If
you didn’t get what you wanted at Christmas or you have some spare money from
buying everyone else’s gifts then you may want to have a look at some of Hasegawa’s
new items for the New Year…
Hasegawa’s
New items January 2015
Mitsubishi
KI46 Dinah Tiger Unit Limited Edition
1/72
Kit
Number: 02128
Skill
Level 3
63
pieces
In
1937, the Imperial Japanese Army Air Force asked Mitsubishi for a long-range
recon aircraft that was faster than the single-engine Ki-15. Mitsubishi
responded with the twin-engine Ki-46, which proved highly useful during the
Second World War. This limited edition kit features new engine, cowl, nose,
nacelle and canopy parts.
Decal
Options:
I.J.A.A.F.
18th Company Independence Flight China Kanko A.F. 1943
I.J.A.A.F.
18th Company Independence Flight China Kanko A.F. Dec., 1942
Type
III
I.J.A.A.F.
18th Company Independence Flight China 1944
MV-22B Osprey JGSDF Limited Edition
1/72
Mfg.
Number: 02129
Skill
Level 3
140
pieces
The MV-22B Osprey has
defied convention from day one. Although it flies like a helicopter, the Osprey
cruises with the speed and range of a turboprop plane. While the JGSDF doesn't
currently have Ospreys in its fleet, they are expected to be added within the
next year for maritime roles. It is estimated that Japan will have a total of
seventeen Ospreys by 2019.
Decal Option:
J.G.S.D.F.
Flight School SK Code: JG-4101:44101 (Imaginary marking)
AH-1F
Cobra Israeli Air Force Combo (2 kits) Limited Edition
1/72
Mfg.
Number: 02130
Skill
Level 3
In Israeli service, the American-made "Cobra"
was renamed the "Viper". No matter what name it flew under, however,
you didn't want to be on the receiving end of its bite. A stunning array of
70mm rockets, 20mm cannon shells, and TOW missiles were available for deployment
against any and all threats. Though Israel moved to using the AH-64 Apache in
2013, it was the Viper that kept Israel's borders safe for much of the past
thirty years. Limited edition kit combo features new sensor, light, and chaff
dispenser parts plus decals.
Decal
Options:
Israeli
A.F. Code: 483
Israeli
A.F. Code: 667
Honda
NSR500 1989 GP500 Champion
1/12
Mfg.
Number: 21504 BK4
Skill
Level 3
192
pieces
Length:
6.6 in (167 mm)
Width:
2.1 in (53 mm)
After winning the 1988 WGP500 for Yamaha, Eddie Lawson
jumped ship and went to ride for Honda. Despite extremely stiff competition at
events all over the world, Eddie Lawson's finishes were consistently in the top
two, with four first place finishes. With all his wins combined, Eddie won the
1989 Grand Prix Championships for the Rothmans-Kanemoto-Honda team, making him
the only rider in history to win two consecutive championships with two
different teams.
Decal
Option:
Rothmans
Honda team 1989 WGP500 Champion Rider No.1 Eddie Lawson
Mitsubishi
F-2A JASDF 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
1/72
Mfg.
Number: 02135
Skill
Level 3
128
pieces
The Mitsubishi F-2A combines the latest technology from
Japan and the United States to create a state-of-the-art fighter for the 21st
century. The JASDF currently has 61 F-2As in its fleet, which are often
referred to as "Viper Zero" by pilots. In 2014, select F-2As were
painted with a special livery in honour of the JASDF's 60th anniversary.
Decal
Option:
J.A.S.D.F.
3rd AW Code: 509 (03-8509) J.A.S.D.F. 60th anniversary special marking Misawa
A.B. Sep., 2014
F16D
Fighting Falcon Limited Edition
1/48
Mfg.
Number: 07393
Skill
Level 3
142
pieces
In 1993, the 425th Fighter Squadron was reactivated to
provide Singapore's F-16 pilots with the latest weapons and tactics training.
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their training, select Singapore Air
Force F-16Ds were decorated with special livery. This limited edition kit features
new dorsal spine parts.
Decal
Options:
Singapore
A.F. 425FS 20th anniversary special marking for the training in Luke A.B.,
Arizona Code: LF034 Dec., 2013
Singapore
A.F. 425FS 20th anniversary special marking for the training in Luke A.B.,
Arizona Code: LF035 Dec., 2013
F-15E
Strike Eagle Ace Combat Garuda 1 Limited Edition
1/72
Mfg.
Number: 52123
Skill
Level 3
192
pieces
Featured in the 2007 combat flight simulator "Ace
Combat 6: Fires of Liberation," the F-15E Strike Eagle is flown by the
game's protagonist, who has the call-sign, "Talisman." Talisman and
his wingman Shamrock are part of the Emmerian Air Force's Garuda team - which
is part of the 28th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Both characters spend the game flying
to save Emmeria from the evil Estovakian Air Force.
Decal
Option:
Republic
of Emmeria 8th A.W. 28th F. SQ. "Garuda 1"
All
these aircraft will be available in January from Hasegawa’s
Distributors..