Hasegawa 02211 Type 99 Assault Plane (Sonia) & Type 99 Light Bomber (Lily) Hokota Flying School 1/72 – Plastic model kit

The Hasegawa 02211 set is a unique offer for modelers interested in the history of Japanese aviation during World War II. The box contains two 1/72 scale aircraft models: the Ki-51 Type 99 Assault Plane (Sonia) and the Ki-48 Type 99 Light Bomber (Lily), depicted in the colors of the legendary Hokota Flying School. This product features an excellent replication of the aircraft's details, which were key components of the Imperial Japanese Army between 1939-1945.

Historical description and use

Ki-51 "Sonia" – Japanese assault aircraft used from 1939 by the Imperial Japanese Army for ground support missions. Known for its robustness and ease of operation, it was popular in training and reserve units. In combat, it was used on the Chinese front, in Burma, and in the Pacific.
Ki-48 "Lily" – A twin-engine light bomber, extensively operated during the war campaigns in Asia. It served mainly as a daylight bomber and for special tasks, used from 1940 throughout World War II, including operations over China, Malaya, and the Philippines. The Hokota Flying School version also highlights its role as a training aircraft.

• Scale: 1/72 – ideal for World War II aircraft model collections
• Categories: military aircraft plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality polystyrene (plastic) typical of Japanese manufacturer Hasegawa
• Contents: two models (Ki-51 and Ki-48), decals for the Hokota Flying School version, clear assembly instructions
• Add-ons: decals allow for precise recreation of Hokota Flying School markings

Who do we recommend it for?

This set is perfect for intermediate and advanced modelers who expect historical accuracy and value models depicting less common variants of well-known aircraft. Highly recommended for Japanese aviation enthusiasts and collectors of training and combat aircraft from the World War II period.

Assembly difficulty: 3/5. Details are well rendered; basic modelling skills may be required – we recommend using modeling glues and paints designed for plastics.

The model makes an excellent addition to any collection and allows you to explore the subject of pilot training in the Imperial Japanese Army. Hasegawa guarantees high quality and satisfaction from both the building and display experience. This product is sure to delight every aviation history and scale modeling enthusiast.