Hasegawa’s
new items for October are full of familiar faces but those faces have had a face lift. Cartoon war machines, racers on two and four wheels and some serious
metal are all part of October’s haul – along with Prowlers, lightnings, Messerschmitts, macchis, airliners,flankers, Hondas and a BMW - Let’s have a look in our preview…
Hasegawa’s
new items October 2015
1/72 Su-33
Flanker D - Ace Combat Scarface Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS5232
Pieces: 204
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Stock Number: HSGS5232
Pieces: 204
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
The carrier-capable Su-33 made its "Ace
Combat" debut in the series' second installment, released in 1997. The
game's main character, Scarface One, flies the Su-33 for the fictional Usean
Nations Air Force. As the game progresses, players help Scarface One become a
true combat ace. Future "Ace Combat" titles feature a squadron named
after this popular character. This limited edition kit features display stand
parts and markings inspired by the "Ace Combat" combat flight
simulator series.
Decal
Option:
Usean
Nations AF, 37th AF, 18th FG, Special Tactical Unit Squadron, "Scarface."
1/72 Fw190D-9
and ME262A-1a (2 kits) Limited Edition
Mfg. Number: 64727
Pieces: 41 / 51
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Mfg. Number: 64727
Pieces: 41 / 51
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Fans of Leiji Matsumoto's mangas and anime films are
aware of his affinity for World War II aircraft. Nowhere is this more apparent
than in "The Cockpit," which features several WWII aircraft,
including the Fw 190D-9 and the Me 262-1a. His work isn't limited to the
printed page - "The Cockpit" became an anime in 1993. This limited
edition kit combo features two warbird kits: a Me 262A-1 and an Fw 190D-9,
along with markings inspired by Leiji Matsumoto's "Black Knight of
Berlin" battlefield manga, which was featured in "The Cockpit."
1/72 F-35A
Lightning II RAAF Limited Edition
Mfg. Number: 02168
Pieces: 68
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Mfg. Number: 02168
Pieces: 68
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
The F-35A Lightning II is the latest fifth-generation
jet fighter to enter the global arena. The F-35A's manufacturer claims its overall
air-to-air performance is 400 percent more effective than the previous
generation of fighters. They were first ordered for the Royal Australian Air
Force in 2009. The RAAF received its first two operational F-35As in 2014; they
currently have 70 more on order.
Decal
Options:
Royal
Australian AF, Code: A35-002, A35-001
Royal
Netherlands AF, Code: OT F-001, OT F-002
1/48
Messerschmitt Bf109E-4 JG77 Blitz Limited Edition
Mfg. Number: 07413
Pieces: 61
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Mfg. Number: 07413
Pieces: 61
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Jagdgeschwader 77 fought everywhere: North Africa,
Norway, over the Channel during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz, in Italy,
in the Caucasus, over Greece, over Crete and the Mediterranean, and in the gray
skies over the Soviet Union. Everywhere they went, the wings of Messerschmitt
Bf 109s darkened the sky and Allied planes fell burning to earth. By May of
1942, over 2,000 kills had been claimed by JG77. As the war wore on, however,
the best pilots of the unit were slowly eliminated by rising Allied air
superiority. Kit features two sets of decals.
Decal
Options:
Bf109E-4:
Luftwaffe Stab I./JG77 Black-13 France 1940
Bf109E-3:
Luftwaffe JG26 1940 Pilot: Walter Horten 1940
1/12 Honda
NSR500 elf Honda '89 WGP500 Limited Edition
Mfg. Number: 21715
Pieces: 179
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Mfg. Number: 21715
Pieces: 179
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
The Honda NSR500 was already a champion by the time it
was revamped for the 1989 season. Top speed exceeded 190 mph (310 km/h);
horsepower was rated at 165 hp (123 kW) at 12,000 rpm. With so much muscle per
mile at his disposal, it's no wonder the Honda NSR500 carried Dominique Sarron
to a fifteenth-place finish that season! This limited edition kit features new
wheel parts.
Decal
Option:
Team
"Elf Honda," 1989 WGP500, 15th place rider: Dominique Sarron
1/48 Nakajima
E8N1 Type 95 Recon Seaplane Model 1
Mfg. Number: 19197 JT97
Pieces: 116
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Mfg. Number: 19197 JT97
Pieces: 116
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Nakajima E8N1 Type 95 Seaplanes were used as spotters
and recon aircraft for virtually all of the Japanese capital ships in the
Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II. In an era before radar, they were
the eyes and ears of the entire fleet. Spotting enemy ships and directing
artillery fire were their main tasks, however they also frequently bombed enemy
shipping and were used to chase off enemy scout planes. Kit features decals for
a plane aboard IJN Battleship Kirishima plus two pilot figures.
Decal
Option:
IJN
Battleship Kirishima Code: BI-3 1938
The 787 is among today's most fuel-efficient aircraft,
consuming 20 percent less energy than the popular 767. The 787-9 features
further improvements including a lengthened fuselage, increased fuel capacity,
and increased maximum takeoff weight. It is constructed of composite materials
throughout, making the 787 far lighter than other similarly-sized planes. JAL
currently operates one B787-9 and has nineteen on order for future flights. Kit
features parts for a longer fuselage, antenna and display stand.
Decal
Option:
JAL,
July 2015, Code: JA861J
1/72
Mitsubishi G4M1 Type 1 Atack Bomber Model 11 Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2167
Mfg. Number: 02167
Pieces: 75
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Stock Number: HSGS2167
Mfg. Number: 02167
Pieces: 75
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
After Japan's surrender to the U.S. in August 1945, two
G4M1s were demilitarized to carry eight of the country's emissaries to the
official ceremony in Iejima. P-38 Lightnings and B-25 Mitchells served as their
escorts. The Imperial Japanese flags that originally adorned G4M1s were
replaced by green crosses as a way for the U.S. to determine that the delegates
were, in fact, on board.
Decal
Options:
Green
Cross 2nd Plane, August 1945
Green
Cross 1st Plane, August 1945
1/72 EA-6B
Prowler VMAQT-1 Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2169
Mfg. Number: 02169
Pieces: 83
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Stock Number: HSGS2169
Mfg. Number: 02169
Pieces: 83
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
The four-seater EA-6B Prowler is one of the oddest
aircraft in the American Armed Forces inventory. Its crew consists of a pilot
and three electronic warfare officers responsible for jamming radar, disabling
SAM batteries and generally wreaking havoc on the enemy's command and control
equipment. From its introduction in 1971 until now, the Prowler has made an
appearance in virtually every major American conflict despite the fact only 170
have ever been built. Kit features decals for two US Marine versions.
Decal
Options:
US
Marine VMAQT-1 Code: CB05(163521)
US
Marine VMAQ-4 Code: RM06(163398)
1/48 Macchi
C205 Veltro 155 Gruppo Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS7405
Mfg. Number: 07405
Pieces: 75
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Stock Number: HSGS7405
Mfg. Number: 07405
Pieces: 75
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
The Macchi C.202 Folgore helped eliminate the Italian
Air Force's performance shortcomings, but the Italians knew they were still not
packing enough punch to bring big fighters and bombers down. Their solution was
to equip a substantially redesigned C.202 airframe with a powerful new DB 605
engine, two .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine guns and two 20mm cannons, creating the c.205.
With that much muscle behind it, the Veltro was considered by its designers to
be a match for the P-51 Mustang. Unfortunately for the Italians, they simply
couldn't get enough Veltros in the air. Only 262 were produced. Kit features
two sets of decals for "155 Gruppo".
Decal
Options:
Italian
AF 51 Stormo 155 Gruppo 352 Squadriglia Code: 352-2 Summer 1943
Italian
AF 51 Stormo 155 Gruppo 360 Squadriglia Code: 360-3 March 1943
1/24 JTCC Auto
Tech BMW 318i Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS0269
Mfg. Number: 20269
Pieces: 70
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
Stock Number: HSGS0269
Mfg. Number: 20269
Pieces: 70
Age: 14+
Skill: 3
The
All Japan Touring Car Championship (JTCC) was a prestigious race of the
eighties and nineties. In touring car races, vehicles are tested as much on
endurance and handling as simple speed-making them some of the most demanding
races in the world. It was primarily dominated by Japanese cars, but for one
very special year the German BMW 318i came through as the winner. Kit features
decals for the 1994 Auto Tech Racing Team, car number 30-Driver: Andrew G
Scott.
Decal Option:
Decal Option:
- JTCC (All Japan Touring Car Championship) 1994 AUTO TECH racing team Car No. 35 Driver: Andrew G. Scott
All
these kits will be available in October from Hasegawa’s Distributors..
