Wednesday, March 11

Hasegawa’s new items for May 2015 are already here to show you…

Hasegawa’s new items for May have the usual – re-issues, a new decal limited edition, a value combo pack here and there and some very unusual modes thrown in to the mix - see what May will have in store for your LHS in our preview…

Hasegawa’s new items May 2015


1/72 Tiger I/Panther G Vs. M4A3E8 Sherman/M24 (4 kits) Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS0035
Mfg. Number: 30035
Pieces: 69 / 66 / 84 / 73
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
During the final days of World War II, Allied troops crossed the Rhine in order to complete their invasion of western Germany. The Allies took control of the last remaining Rhine Bridge, Remagen, on March 7, 1945. Of course, the Allies' success was made possible by the M4A3E8 Sherman and M24 Chaffee. This limited edition kit combo features four 1/72 tank kits: 1. Tiger I, 2. Panther G, 3. M4A3E8 Sherman and 4. M24 Chaffee, each with markings representing each tank as it appeared in Western Europe, circa March 1945.

Eggplane F-15 JASDF 60th Anniversary Part 2 (2 kits) Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS0511
Mfg. Number: 60511
Pieces: 21 / 21
Age: 14+
Skill: 1
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
The F-15 Eagle stands apart from most contemporary fighters, thanks to its improved avionics support, AN/APG-63(V)1 radar and AAM-4 missile capabilities. Today, the JASDF has a fleet of 165 F-15J Eagles, complemented by an additional, smaller fleet of 48 F-15DJ two-seat trainers. In honor of the JASDF's sixtieth anniversary, select F-15Js were decorated with a special, commemorative livery. This limited edition kit combo features two sets of special 60th anniversary decals.
Decal Options:
JASDF 7th AW 305th SQ. JASDF 60th Anniversary Special Marking Code: 826 (32-8826) Hyakuri A.B. Sep., 2014
JASDF 8th AW 304th SQ. JASDF 60th Anniversary Special Marking Code: 865 (62-8865) Tsuiki A.B. Nov., 2014

1/72 MV-22B Osprey JMSDF Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2146
Mfg. Number: 02146
Pieces: 140
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015 
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. Their speed, range, and carrying capacity makes them perfect for the JMSDF and the Japanese Ministry of Defense approved procurement of seventeen. It is estimated that Japan will have a total of seventeen Ospreys by 2019.
Decal Option:
JMSDF 51st SQ. Code: 61 (8461) Atsugi A.B. (Imaginary marking)

1/72 F-35A Lightning II JASDF Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2148
Mfg. Number: 02148
Pieces: 68
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
In years to come, aerial warfare will change as more sophisticated weapons emerge. The F-35 is an airframe intended to counter improvements in detection and engagement systems. It is a multi-role fighter designed with stealth capabilities which are intended to improve its survivability in a world swarming with SAM batteries. Over one hundred have already rolled off production lines and into training units in the US and abroad. More than forty have been ordered by Japan for an 'in-service' of 2016.
Decal Option:
JASDF ADTW Code: 301 (77-8301) Gifu A.B. (Imaginary marking)

1/72 Aichi E13A1 Type Zero Jake MDL 11 LT CRS Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2154
Mfg. Number: 02154
Pieces: 93
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
Decal Option:
I.J.N. 2nd Fleet 2nd Torpedo Sq. Light Cruiser Yahagi Code: 220-01, 220-02 April 1945

1/72 Shidenkai & Hien & Zero Type 21 (3 kits) Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS4720
Mfg. Number: 64720
Pieces: 36 / 39 / 46
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
If you're a manga fan, chances are you're no stranger to the works of Takeshi Nogami. "Shidenkai No Maki" - one of Nogami's craziest creations - features high school girls fighting against each other with famous WWII aircraft. Featured warbirds include the N1K2-J Shiden Kai, the Ki-61 Hien and the Zero Type 21. This limited edition kit combo features three models based on the popular Japanese manga, "Shidenkai No Maki,".
Decal Options:
Student Pilot Maki Hagoromo, Shiden Kai
Kei Kogarashi, Hien
Miyabi Amakasu, Zero Fighter Type 21

1/32 Fock-Wulf FW190D-9 Late Version JG2 Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS8241
Mfg. Number: 08240
Pieces: 110
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
Same as all of their other base kits with new decals…
Decal Options:
Luftwaffe III./JG2 Black-6 Germany May 1945
Luftwaffe 7./JG26 Brown-4 Germany April 1945

1/24 Lancia Stratos HF 1977 Monte-Carlo Rally Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2268
Mfg. Number: 20268
Pieces: 145
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
1977 Monte-Carlo Rally 6th Place Private Team Aseptogyl Car No.14 Driver: C. Dacremont
         
1/72 POLIKARPOV I-153 Finn Air Force (2 kits) Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2144
Mfg. Number: 02144
Pieces: 76 / 76
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
Designed by the Soviet Union in the lead up to WWII, the Polikarpov I-153 was one of the world's last successful biplane fighters. They combined the tremendous manoeuvrability of all biplanes with high speeds and four machine guns. Thousands were produced and ten made their way into Finnish hands where they were used against their creators. Finnish Air Force pilots flying their Soviet-built I-153s claimed numerous Soviet aircraft during WWII. Limited edition kit combo features two sets of Finnish Airforce decals.
Decal Options:
Finnish A.F. 3./LeLv 6 Captain Per-Erik Ahonius Code: IT-16 July 1942
Finnish A.F. 3./LeLv 6 Pilot officer Olavi Puro Code: IT-18 October 1942

1/72 F-4EJ Phantom II JASDF 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2147
Mfg. Number: 02147
Pieces: 117
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
For sixty years now, ever since the end of WWII, the JASDF has been responsible for defending Japanese airspace. For forty of those years, Phantoms have been on the front lines. Their armament, speed and manoeuvrability still make the Phantom II a dire threat to modern aircraft after forty years in service. In addition, the airframe's versatility allows it to accomplish many types of missions, making it essential for smaller air forces like the JASDF.
Decal Option:
JASDF 60th Anniversary Special Marking Code: 301(17-8301) Gifu A.B. Nov., 2014


1/72 F-15J Eagle 204SQ 50th Anniversary Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2153
Mfg. Number: 02153
Pieces: 138
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015 
Improved avionics, specialized air-to-air missiles and a AN/APG-63(v)1 radar make the F-15J Eagle one of the most powerful birds in the air. The JASDF fields a fleet of over 200 F-15Js. Many of those fighters are part of the 204th Squadron which operates out of Naha Airbase in Okinawa. To honour fifty years of defending Japanese airspace, an F-15J Eagle was decked out in this special regalia.
Decal Option:
JASDF 83rd AG 204th Sq. 50th Anniversary Special Marking Code: 920(02-8920) Naha A.B. Dec., 2014

1/48 Revenge that was Buried in the Mountain F6F-5 Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS4715
Mfg. Number: 64715
Pieces: 98
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
The F6F-5 Hellcat's speed, armour and impressive armament made it the U.S. Navy's favourite Pacific Theatre fighter plane. Manga artist Leiji Matsumoto's passion for World War II-era aircraft provided the basis for "The Cockpit," which featured the F6F-5 in "The Revenge that was buried in the Mountain." This limited edition kit features the F6F-5 Hellcat as it appeared in manga creator Leiji Matsumoto's "The Revenge that Was Buried in the Mountain," from "The Cockpit,".
Decal Options:
US Navy Pilot: Leichardt, Code: 8
IJN Pilot: Oyamada

1/48 Nakajima C6N1 Carrier Recon Myrt Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS7402
Mfg. Number: 07402
Pieces: 119
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Expected Release Date: 5/1/2015
Decal Options:
I.J.N. Higashi-Karorin N.F.G. Code: HK-72 Truk Island Aug.,1945
I.J.N. Nagoya N.F.G. Code: Nako-02 Ominato June 1945

All these aircraft will be available in May if we are lucky (hopefully) from Hasegawa’s Distributors..