Hasegawa 07479 Nakajima E8N1 Type 95 Reconnaissance Seaplane (Dave) Model 1 Heavy Cruiser Maya 1/48

The plastic model kit Hasegawa 07479 Nakajima E8N1 Type 95 Reconnaissance Seaplane (Dave) in 1:48 scale is a precisely recreated miniature of the Japanese reconnaissance seaplane from the period of World War II. The Nakajima E8N1, known to the Allies by the code name “Dave,” was one of the basic reconnaissance aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy, widely used between 1935 and 1945. This aircraft served on board many battleships and heavy cruisers, such as the “Maya,” playing a key role in maritime reconnaissance and artillery spotting during battles in the Pacific.

This model, manufactured by the renowned company Hasegawa, is a faithful representation of the Nakajima E8N1 unit as equipped on the heavy cruiser “Maya.” The kit includes high-quality plastic sprues and accurate water-slide decals with authentic markings, allowing you to reproduce the historical details used by the Japanese Navy. Assembly and painting are required—the kit does not include glue or paints, which gives you full freedom to personalize the color scheme according to your own preferences or a specific historical pattern.

• Scale: 1/48
• User country: Japan
• Material: high-grade plastic
• Historical period: World War II (1935-1945)
• Example uses: reconnaissance missions in the Pacific, maritime operations from warships, artillery fire spotting during battles
• Contents: detailed sprues, decals, assembly instructions
• Category: plastic model kit

We especially recommend the Hasegawa Nakajima E8N1 Type 95 model to intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate accurate renditions of Japanese naval aircraft and a wealth of historical details. It is also a perfect choice for war aviation enthusiasts interested in rare World War II designs that will enrich any model collection. The build difficulty is rated as 3/5—precise details and the need for careful painting make this set a satisfying challenge.

By choosing this product, you receive not only a high-quality model kit but also a piece of Japanese aviation history, perfect as a display centerpiece or a unique gift for modeling enthusiasts.