{"product_id":"8830-fujimi-72066-aichi-e16a1-recon-seaplane-172","title":"Fujimi 72066 Aichi E16A1 Recon Seaplane 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eFujimi 72066 Aichi E16A1 Recon Seaplane (1\/72) – plastic reconnaissance aircraft model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eFujimi 72066 Aichi E16A1 Recon Seaplane in 1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precisely reproduced miniature of a Japanese reconnaissance seaplane from World War II. This plastic model kit is an excellent choice for aviation and military history enthusiasts interested in lesser-known, but very important, designs developed by the Imperial Japanese Navy which contributed to advances in aviation technology.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistory of the original\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eAichi E16A1 \"Zuiun\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was among the most advanced solutions of the Japanese Navy in terms of reconnaissance and light air support from water. The aircraft entered service in 1944, with its development beginning back in 1941 to replace outdated seaplanes aboard battleships, heavy cruisers, and battleships. Despite its short service life, the “Zuiun” was used in the Pacific during operations in the Philippines and Okinawa, often deployed on reconnaissance or even assault missions – it was capable of carrying fragmentation bombs.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModel scale: \u003cstrong\u003e1:72\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry of service: \u003cstrong\u003eEmpire of Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePeriod: \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e (1944-1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic\u003c\/strong\u003e – high quality injection-moulded parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProduct category: \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSet contents: sprues with parts, clear canopy, decals with Japanese markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd-ons: glue and paints not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eModel features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eFujimi 72066\u003c\/strong\u003e model is distinguished by its excellent detail – from finely engraved panel lines and a realistically rendered cockpit with places for two crew members, to characteristic hydrodynamic floats and bomb racks. The kit components fit perfectly together, minimizing the need for additional work and speeding up assembly. The included decals allow for an accurate recreation of the authentic markings used by late-war Japanese Navy units.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eRecommendation and difficulty level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This product is recommended for \u003cstrong\u003eintermediate to advanced modelers\u003c\/strong\u003e who already have experience with 1\/72 scale aircraft models and want to expand their collection with less common naval aviation machines. The build is rated at \u003cstrong\u003edifficulty level 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e – the model requires precision during assembly, especially when mounting the floats and transparent canopy elements. It provides an excellent basis for creating impressive Pacific theater dioramas.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Fujimi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719910510926,"sku":"FUJ72066","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/e013a335d35816910b3196cce16454e3.jpg?v=1755485468","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.de\/en\/products\/8830-fujimi-72066-aichi-e16a1-recon-seaplane-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}