Request: Interior pictures of the H8K2 "Emily"

[Fighter Ace Mike]

Hey guys,

I'm researching for a 3D modeling project, and I badly need images, or at least some kinda blueprint / layout about the H8K2's interior. Stumbling on this message board, I was wondering if there is anyone here who visited one of the surviving aircrafts and took pictures inside her.

Thanks in advance!

[megan]

Interior layout would have depended on the aircrafts usage, VIP, ASW or passenger. This is the only intact aircraft, perhaps contact with the museum (Historical Museum of Kanoya Air Base) may elicit interior photos. Website is in Japanese Žj—¿ŠÙ (http://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/kanoya/toukatu/18siryoukann.html)

Kawanishi H8K Emily - Walk Around - Photographies - English (http://www.net-maquettes.com/pictures/kawanishi-h8k-emily-walk)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_wZexwzQE0

The following link states ""The balcony above the lobby also has a Type 2 Flying Boat display with photos, a model, and a diagram showing the interior."

Kanoya Naval Air Base Museum (http://www.kamikazeimages.net/museums/kanoya/index.htm)

[India Four Two]

Mike,

I have contacted a friend of mine in Japan and asked him to make enquiries at the museum. I'll let you know what happens,

[Fighter Ace Mike]

Thanks a lot guys!!!

[India Four Two]

Mike,

My friend has been successful! Have a look at these pictures he sent:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1280x960/h8k2_img_0647_03eee7db7e093de70d2821bf77eb05d99beb9537.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/929x650/h8k2_img_0646_4fa33e67e34425b6e8a5cf883cb41c2618dff841.jpg

This is clearly a VIP interior:
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/731x437/h8k2_img_0648_04f251bd4a7e56aa170570984891a7ee25ac5481.jpg]

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/495x197/h8k2_img_0649_8461432177f653d2a3307b75145603a22e3721f9.jpg

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/594x413/h8k2_img_0650_1_cd663e85f906788c6f8cc6b357106e9318ff2239.jpg

[Fighter Ace Mike]

Wow thank you guys very much! You and your dear friend helped me a lot!

[India Four Two]

My friend has kindly translated the less obvious labels in the cutaway:

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/183x437/screen_shot_2018_12_20_at_20_00_23__26d3dcb202dae3e393544b77 470ef89a127f37f7.png