Hasegawa 02416 1/72 Aichi E13A1 Type Zero Shipboard Reconnaissance Plane  [HA-02416]

Shipborne Aichi E13A1 Type Zero in 1/72 Scale

The Hasegawa 02416 kit renders the Aichi E13A1 Type Zero, nicknamed "Jake", at 1/72 scale with the Battleship Kongo catapult included for accurate shipboard presentation. Builders and aviation fans will notice the fine surface definition and proportions that lend themselves to historically minded dioramas.

Role in Naval Operations and Modeling Interest

The E13A1 performed long range reconnaissance and fleet spotting, and this kit captures the aircrafts key shapes for a faithful representation. Including the catapult detail helps convey how these floatplanes were launched and recovered from capital ships.

Assembly Notes and Display Advice

Geared toward modelers with some experience, this kit features defined panel lines and cockpit detail that reward careful assembly and paintwork. Once finished it makes a compact display piece or an engaging element in a shipboard vignette.