Hasegawa know their
market – no less than three different Bf-109’s are in this new bunch of May
releases amongst lot of other popular aircraft , egg planes, a cartoon warrior and a few cool cars also - Let’s see what’s in store in our preview…
May 2016 Items from
Hasegawa
1/72 Ta 154
A-1 & Fw 190 A-8 "MISTEL" Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2193
Mfg. Number: 02193
Pieces: 124
Stock Number: HSGS2193
Mfg. Number: 02193
Pieces: 124
One of a series of destructive designs, this
"Mistel" variant was designed to be used against bomber formations.
Other variants of the project were designed for use against ground targets, but
the most prevalent of the Ta 154-based "Mistels" was designed to be
flown into the midst of tight Allied bomber formations and detonated after the
pilot bailed out. Hypothetically, this could have destroyed or damaged a
significant number of bombers thanks to the quantity of explosives used.
Fortunately, these aircraft never made it into production. Kit features new
metal joint, jack stay, and landing gear parts plus photo-etched parts and two
sets of decals.
Decal Options:
Luftwaffe 13./EJG2
Ta154A-1 : KU+SR : 320005 / Fw190A-8 : +
Luftwaffe 13./EJG2
Ta154A-1 : KU+SQ : 320004 / Fw190A-8 : +
1/32
Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 "Juutilainen" with Figure Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS8242
Mfg. Number: 08242
Pieces: 119
Stock Number: HSGS8242
Mfg. Number: 08242
Pieces: 119
lmari Juutilainen is the highest-scoring non-German pilot of
all time, with 94 confirmed victories. He fought in both the Finnish-Soviet
Winter War and World War II and came through both without ever having his
aircraft struck by enemy fire. The Bf 109 G-6 he flew late in the war was one
of the finest aircraft of WWII-a German-made powerhouse armed with twin 13mm
guns, a 20mm cannon, and equipped with a Daimler-Benz engine that propelled it
to nearly 400 mph. Kit features resin figure and two sets of decals.
Decal Options:
Finnish A.F. 1/LeLv
34 W.O. Eino Ilmari Juutilainen White-0 : MT-451 June 1944
Finnish A.F. 1/LeLv
34 S.Sgt. Hemmo Leino White-3 : MT-423 June 1944
1/24 Jaguar
XJR-8 LM Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2272
Mfg. Number: 20272
Pieces: 56
Stock Number: HSGS2272
Mfg. Number: 20272
Pieces: 56
With a V-12, 720hp engine, the Jaguar XJR-8 LM was capable
of attaining speeds of over 200mph. The type raced for only one year-1987,
winning at three prestigious races as well as earning the "Autosport
Racing Car of the Year" award. For its one and only entrance into the gruelling
24 Hours of Le Mans, three cars were entered. Their performance was mixed. Two
of the three failed to finish while the third placed fifth overall after
gearbox troubles knocked it out of second place. Kit features three sets of
decals.
Decal Options:
Le Mans 1987 Car No.4
Le Mans 1987 Car No.5
Le Mans 1987 Car No.
6
1/24 Sauber
Mercedes® C9 1988 Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2273
Mfg. Number: 20273
Pieces: 77
Stock Number: HSGS2273
Mfg. Number: 20273
Pieces: 77
At a top clocked speed of 248 mph, the C9 is one of the
fastest cars ever to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans racing competition. Two
cars were entered for the race in 1988, but they never got the chance to
compete. The very next year, the team returned to Le Mans with a third car and
swept first, second, and fifth place overall. Kit features decals for two 1988
World Sport Prototype Car Championship vehicles.
Decal Options:
World Sport Prototype
Car Championship 1988 Car No.62
World Sport Prototype
Car Championship 1988 Car No.61
1/72 Mi 24
Hind "United Nations" Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2192
Mfg. Number: 02192
Pieces: 137
Stock Number: HSGS2192
Mfg. Number: 02192
Pieces: 137
The Mi-24 Hind was the first and only assault helicopter. It
was designed to be both a devastating gunship and a capable troop transport. It
was also a remarkably agile aircraft-capable of executing flips, rolls, and
other manoeuvres that it was never designed for. After the collapse of the
Soviet Union, many materials of war were left in the former USSR member states.
These Ukrainian Air Force Hinds are in service to the United Nations. Kit
features new chafe flare dispenser parts and two sets of decals.
Decal Options:
Ukrainian A.F. Code:
UNO-881
Ukrainian A.F. Code:
UNO-884
1/72 He 51B-1
and Bf 109 E-3 "Condor Legion" Combo (2 kits) Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2197
Mfg. Number: 02197
Pieces: 31 / 30
Stock Number: HSGS2197
Mfg. Number: 02197
Pieces: 31 / 30
From 1936 to 1939, violence rocked Spain as varying groups
and nations all vied to promote their own interests in the Spanish Civil War.
One of the most successful of the groups propping up the Fascist
"Nacionales" was the German Condor Legion. Though their He 51
biplanes were outdated, they still provided effective ground attack aircraft.
Plus, the Bf 109s sent later were some of the most effective aircraft used in
the entire war. In the lead up to WWII, the Condor Legion's combat experience
was invaluable. Kit features two kits and four sets of decals.
Decal Options:
He51B-1
Luftwaffe Legion
Condor J88 Oberleutnant Hannes Trautloft Code: 2-4 August, 1936
Luftwaffe Legion
Condor J88 Code: 5 August, 1936
Bf109E-3
Luftwaffe Legion
Condor 1./J88 Hauptmann Siebelt Reents Code: 6-119 Spring 1939
Luftwaffe Legion
Condor 2./J88 Leutnant Werner Ursinus Code: 6-111 Spring 1939
1/72
Eurofighter Typhoon Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2194
Mfg. Number: 02194
Pieces: 195
Stock Number: HSGS2194
Mfg. Number: 02194
Pieces: 195
Advanced fighters like the Eurofighter Typhoon would have
blown the minds of RAF No. 29 Squadron's original pilots. To start things off,
the Typhoon was developed by Britain and Germany which were at war when No. 29
Squadron was formed. Additionally, the Typhoon flies at a maximum of 1,550 mph
and has a range of 1,800 miles. Compare that to No. 29's original planes which
topped out at 72 mph and had a range of just over 200 miles, and it's obvious
things have come quite a ways in 100 years.
Decal Options:
RAF No.29(R)Squadron
100th Anniversary Special Marking Code: BQ 2015
RAF No.29(R)Squadron
100th Anniversary Special Marking Code: BX 2015
1/72 Shin
Meiwa PS-1 "31st Squadron" Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2195
Mfg. Number: 02195
Pieces: 182
Stock Number: HSGS2195
Mfg. Number: 02195
Pieces: 182
As a flying boat, the Shin Meiwa PS-1 is perfectly suited
for maritime Air Search-Rescue missions. Its massive range, long loiter time,
and moderately slow flying speed make it the perfect platform for searching
long stretches of the Pacific. Once a distressed vessel is found, the PS-1 has
the option of landing on the water and taking survivors on board directly. This
limited edition kit features decals for two JASDF PS-1 aircraft.
Decal Options:
JMSDF 31st SQ Code:
5809
JMSDF 31st SQ Code:
5813
1/48 Nakajima
A6M2-N Fighter Seaplane (Rufe) Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS7430
Mfg. Number: 07430
Pieces: 84
Stock Number: HSGS7430
Mfg. Number: 07430
Pieces: 84
Length: 9.8 in (250
mm)
Width: 8.5 in (217
mm)
Floats enabled the A6M2-N to operate from areas far beyond
the range of established air strips and carrier flotillas. This gave the
Japanese air cover capability all the way to the Aleutian Island chain. This
advantage came at a price, however. The weight and wind resistance of the float
caused significant drag on the airframe, diminishing speed, range and manoeuvrability.
This limited edition kit features two sets of IJN decals.
Decal Options:
IJN 452nd N.F.G.
Code: V2-111 Shimushu Island 1943
IJN 452nd N.F.G.
Code: M1-112 Aleutian Islands Kisuka Island Early 1943
1/72 F-15J
Eagle "304 Squadron Tsuiki 2015" Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS2196
Mfg. Number: 02196
Pieces: 138
Stock Number: HSGS2196
Mfg. Number: 02196
Pieces: 138
Tsuiki Air Force Base defends Kyushu, the southernmost of
Japan's main islands. The F-15J is a Mitsubishi® license-built version of the
F-15 Eagle. This high-performance aircraft is armed with a Vulcan cannon and
ten hardpoints for air-to-air missiles and bombs. A Mach 2.5 top speed and
65,000ft service ceiling make the F-15 perfect for defending Japanese airspace
against any encroachment. This limited edition kit features JASDF decals for
the 304th Squadron based at Tsuiki.
Decal Option:
JASDF 8AW 304SQ Code:
811 (22-8811) Tsuiki A.B. Oct., 2015
1/48
"Shidenkai no Maki" Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS4733
Mfg. Number: 64733
Pieces: 76
Stock Number: HSGS4733
Mfg. Number: 64733
Pieces: 76
Length: 7.4 in (189
mm)
Width: 8.1 in (207 mm
Despite first being
introduced in 1937, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 stayed competitive against Allied
aircraft through to the end of WWII. Its multitude of upgrades and variants and
the quality of the original design ensured that nothing was safe on the air or
the ground when Bf 109s were around. This specific piece of superlative
shredding machinery is piloted by "Yune Herrstein", a character from
the popular manga "Shidenkai no Maki". Kit features decals for pilot
student Yune Herrstein.
Eggplane F-4
& F-15 "ADTW 60th Anniversary" Combo (2 kits) Limited Edition
Stock Number: HSGS0512
Mfg. Number: 60512
Pieces: 25 / 21
Stock Number: HSGS0512
Mfg. Number: 60512
Pieces: 25 / 21
Two eggs with a side of awesome. Break out the egg timer,
these birds assemble fast. Their designs are poached from the F-4 and the F-15,
two grade A planes that have served the JASDF practically since it hatched.
F-4s have been scrambling since 1958 and they're still a highly effective
ground attack aircraft. The F-15, comparatively, is a spring chicken. It's a
light and fast air superiority that has been crated and exported to many
countries. Kit features two egg plane-version kits with full decals.
Decal Options:
F-4
JASDF ADTW 60th
Anniversary Special Marking Code: 336 (47-8336) Gifu A.B. Oct., 2015
F-15
JASDF ADTW 60th
Anniversary Special Marking Code: 801 (02-8801) Gifu A.B. Dec., 2015
All these kits will
be available in April/May 2016 from Hasegawa’s
Distributors..