IXO Models Junior 1:144 PIXJ008010
H8K Emily Diecast Model
IJNAS| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Kawanishi H8K Emily | | 7" | | 11" |
PLEASE NOTE: This item has a planned release date of March 2009 and is only available for PRE-ORDER at this time.- Orders are not shipped until complete. If you wish to receive in-stock items prior to pre-ordered items, you must place separate orders.
- Release dates are subject to change. Consider them to be estimates as manufacturers frequently revise them.
- Credit Cards are not billed until time of shipment. Check or PayPal payment (not recommended) is required at time of order.
The Kawanishi H8K (Type 2 Large Flying Boat.Nishiki Daitei, Nishiki Taitei) was an Imperial Japanese Navy flying boat used during World War II for maritime patrol duties. The Allied reporting name for the type was Emily. The H8K entered production in 1941 and first saw operational use on the night of March 4, 1942 in an attempt at a second raid on Pearl Harbor. Since the target lay out of range for the flying boats, this audacious plan involved a refuelling by submarine at French Frigate Shoals en route. Two planes attempted to bomb Pearl Harbor but, due to poor visibility, did not accomplish any significant damage. H8K2 were used on a wide range of patrol, reconnaissance, bombing, and transport missions throughout the Pacific war. The IXO Models "Junior 1:144" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. IXO "Junior 1:144" diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal fuselage with plastic wings and other components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
[See more IXO Models Junior 1:144 products]Designed to meet an Imperial Japanese Naval requirement for a larger flying boat than the H6K, the H8K was first flown on December 31st, 1940.[See more Kawanishi H8K Emily products] |
