Kawanishi H8k2 type 2 "Emily"
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Dry fitting of the major parts. Simply perfect.
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The internal is obviously simplified. Large room for a big Ed PE kit and scratchbuild.
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The only downside for now is the numerous ejector pin signs inside the fuselage. Ok they won't be really visible through the canopy and the gunners openings... But I will do only one Emily in my life, so it must be well made. So filler and sanding.
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Eduard Big Ed fits perfectly to the Emily. Eduard made good research job on the Emily. Still some things to add, minor issues.
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I decided to modify the kit structure in the gunners section. Hasegawa has considerably simplified the inner structure, probably to give more strength to the wing spar. So let's cut!
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Before and after modification
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After modification: the wing inner structure is visible just like the real thing. This area was in fact an auxiliary gunnery place by opening the underwing windows.
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Rear section floor from the box
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And after using Eduard PE and adding scratch. Still a lot to do but I am very happy with the result.
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Installed inside the fuselage.
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Upper gunner platform completed.
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Detailing proceeds on the left fuselage
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Adding the gunner blister window and Eduard resin gun mount. Very delicate part.
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Finishing the structure with the gunner blister.
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Happy with the result. Now the same job must be done on the left side...
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Forward bulkhead of the rear compartment needs some detailing. I added the structure beams and the flaps actuation system.
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Flaps actuation bell crank and hydraulic actuator.
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The small PE piece attached to the crank lever is the flap angle indicator. It will be completely invisible once closed, but I know it's there!!
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25 4 February, 18:02
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Hasegawa 1/72 kawanishi H8k2 Emily flying boat. This is the new tooling kit released in 2017.