Hasegawa Press Release: August 2011 Releases
By Chris Banyai-Riepl
MITSUBISHI® J2M3 RAIDEN (JACK) TYPE 21 THE FIRST 1/32 J2M3 KIT SINCE THE 1960s!
Designed by Jiro Horikoshi, the Mitsubishi J2M could fly faster and climb even higher than the renowned A6M Zero. The J2M3 Type 21 was distinguished by a powerful MK4R-A Kasei 23a engine, two wing-mounted 20 mm Type 99 Model I cannons and two wing-mounted 20 mm Type 99 Model II cannons. While it was no match for the Allies' P-51D Mustang, the J2M3 was rather successful against strategic bombers like the B-29 Superfortress.
Did you know?
The I.J.N. would often outfit J2M3s with two 132-pound (60 kg) bombs or two 53-gallon (200 L) drop tanks.Visitors to the Planes of Fame Museum in Chino, California can see the J2M in person, along with the world's only flyable A6M Zero.The J2M3 has not been produced as a 1/32 scale model since the 1960s, when the original moldings were lost in a shipwreck. A model 40+ years in the making, the Hasegawa 1/32 Scale Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden (Jack) Type 21 was well worth the wait!
This exceptional, newly tooled 1/32 scale kit includes all the parts you need to build a realistic, highly detailed pilot figure. Marking options include:
I.J.N. 352nd N.F.G. Lt. J.G. Yoshihiro Aoki, Code: 352-20, Ohmura A.B., March 1945I.J.N. 302nd N.F.G. Lt. Susumu Ito, Code: Yo-D152, Atsugi A.B., March 1945
The Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden has a parts count of 157 and a skill level of 3.
HSGS8882 08882 1/32 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Retail: $74.99 Street: $69.99
The Hasegawa 1/32 Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden will be available early September.
1/72 F-15DJ EAGLE "AGGRESSOR 2011" THE JAPAN AIR SELF-DEFENSE FORCE'S TWO-SEAT TRAINER
Mitsubishi® Heavy Industries has built the F-15DJ under license from McDonnell Douglas® since 1981. The "DJ" model differs from the standard "J" model in that the "J" model is a single-seat air superiority fighter, while the "DJ" variant is a two-seat trainer. "DJ" models are also distinguished from their American counterparts by a J/ALQ-8 Internal Countermeasures System and a J/APR-4 Radar Warning Receiver.
This Limited Edition kit features markings for the J.A.S.D.F. Aggressor, 2011, Code: 72-8090.
A total of 142 parts are included in this kit which holds a skill level of 3.
HSGS1951 01951 1/72 F-15DJ Eagle "Agg. 2011" Retail: $47.99 Street: $42.99
The Hasegawa 1/72 F-15DJ Eagle "Aggressor 2011" will be available early September.
1/72 F-14B/D TOMCAT "LOW VISIBILITY" TWO OF THE NAVY'S TOUGHEST SQUADRONS
Active since 1972, VFA-2, also known as the "Bounty Hunters", are perhaps most famous for being among the first U.S. Navy squadrons to fly the F-14 Tomcat. On the other hand, VFA-103 (the "Jolly Rogers") was one of the last squadrons to be equipped with the Tomcat (in 1983).
This Limited Edition kit features two decal marking options:
F-14B: U.S. Navy VFA-103 "Jolly Rogers," Code: AA112F-14D: U.S. Navy VFA-2 "Bounty Hunters," Code: NE110
There are a total of 179 parts in this kit which carries a skill level of 3.
HSGS1945 01945 1/72 F-14B/D Tomcat "Low Visibility" Retail: $52.99 Street: $47.99
The Hasegawa 1/72 F-14B/D Tomcat "Low Visibility" will be available early September.
1/200 ANA® B767-300 "FLY! PANDA" CELEBRATING 20+ YEARS OF SERVICE
The Boeing® 767-300 is 21.1 feet (6.4 m) longer than the previous 767-200 model, measuring 180 feet, 3 inches (54.9 m) long in all. Since the aircraft's first official flight in 1986, the 767-300 has been popular with commercial airliners all over the world, including Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA). As of 2010, 670 remain in service, which amounts to two-thirds of all the 767-300s ever built!
This Limited Edition kit features special "Fly! Panda" markings commemorating the aircraft's 20+ years of service with China and Japan.
There are a total of 39 parts to this kit which carries a skill level of 3.
HSGS0682 10682 1/200 ANA B767-300 "Fly! Panda" Retail: $37.99 Street: $28.99
The Hasegawa 1/200 ANA B767-300 "Fly! Panda" will be available early September.
1/72 F4U-1 BIRDCAGE CORSAIR "PACIFIC ACES COMBO" TWO CORSAIR KITS, ONE HIGH-FLYING COMBO
The first mass-produced Corsair, the F4U-1 initially featured a distinctive "bird cage" canopy and a lower-sitting cockpit seat when compared to subsequent models. Famous units that flew the F4U-1 included the "Hell Hawks" (VMF-213) and the celebrated "Black Sheep" squadron (VMF-214).
This Limited Edition kit combo features two kits and three decal marking options:
A total of 36 parts (per kit) and a skill level of 3 are featured in this kit combo.
HSGS1946 01946 1/72 F4U-1 Birdcage Corsair Combo Retail: $39.99 Street: $36.99
The Hasegawa 1/72 F4U-1 Birdcage Corsair "Pacific Aces Combo" will be available early September.
1/72 F/A-18E SUPER HORNET "VFA-31 TOMCATTERS 75TH SPECIAL" – STRIKE FIGHTER SQUADRON 31 TURNS 75
The VFA-31 "Tomcatters" did not start flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet until 2006. Yet, you'd think the squadron had been flying this highly advanced aircraft for decades. In honor of the Tomcatters' 75th anniversary, select Super Hornets were repainted with special livery that celebrated the squadron's long, storied history.
This Limited Edition kit features new upper fuselage outlet parts, new front gear cover parts and special markings for:
U.S. Navy VFA-31 "Tomcatters" 75th Anniversary, Code: AJ100, 2010
The 1/72 F/A-18E Super Hornet "Tomcatters" 75th Anniversary has 118 total parts and carries a skill level of 3.
HSGS1947 01947 1/72 F/A-18E Super Hornet Retail: $47.99 Street: $42.99
The Hasegawa 1/72 F/A-18E Super Hornet will be available early September.
1/72 F-111C AARDVARK "R.A.A.F. FAREWELL" AUSTRALIA'S CELEBRATED FIGHTER RETIRES
The Royal Australian Air Force received its first fleet of F-111Cs in 1973, after a decade of delays. The F-111C served for the next 37 years without seeing combat. Rising costs caused the R.A.A.F. to retire the F-111C in 2010.
This Limited Edition kit features three marking options:
R.A.A.F. No.82 Wing, Code: A8-113, special "Farewell" markings, December 2010R.A.A.F. No. 82 Wing, Code: A8-129 & A8-135, special "Farewell" markings, December 2010R.A.A.F. No. 82 Wing, special No. 6 Sq. "90th Anniversary" markings, Code: A-8-125, 2007
There are a total of 141 parts in this kit which carries a skill level of 3.
HSGS1948 01948 1/72 F-111C "R.A.A.F. Farewell" Retail: $59.99 Street: $54.99
The Hasegawa 1/72 F-111C "R.A.A.F. Farewell" will be available early September.
1/72 F-15I STRIKE EAGLE "ISRAELI AIR FORCE RA'AM" BRINGING THE "THUNDER" SINCE 1994
The F-15I is a specialized version of the F-15E designed for the Israeli Air Force. Nicknamed "Ra'am" ("thunder"), the F-15I differs from American F-15Es primarily in the design of its avionics systems. Early models were equipped with Sharpshooter targeting pods, which were later replaced with the F-15E's more effective LANTIRN (Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night) pods. The F15I also features the Elisra SPS-2110 Integrated Electronic Warfare System, which takes the place of the F-15E's Radar Warning Receivers.
This Limited Edition kit features new pylon intake parts, resin tail antenna parts and assorted aircraft weapons with marking options:
Israeli A.F. 69th Sq., Code: 250Israeli A.F. 69th Sq., Code: 263
The Hasegawa F-15I has a parts count of 209 and a skill level of 3.
HSGS1950 01950 1/72 F-15I Strike Eagle "I.A.F. Ra'am" Retail: $69.99 Street: $64.99
The Hasegawa 1/72 F-15I Strike Eagle "Israeli Air Force Ra'am" will be available early September.
1/24 NISSAN® FAIRLADY 240ZG "POLICE CAR" SO FAST, IT'S ALMOST CRIMINAL
Regarded as one of the best sports cars of the 1970s, the Nissan 240 boasted sleek looks and criminally fast speeds made it incredibly fun to drive. One of the most popular versions of this stylish vehicle was the Fairlady ZG, which was available in Japan from 1970-1973. It featured an extended fiberglass "aero-dyna" nose, a rear spoiler, riveted wide over-fenders, acrylic glass headlight covers and fender-mounted rearview mirrors. Available exclusively in Japan, Americans could purchase a "G-nose" kit from dealers to convert a standard 240Z into a 240ZG.
This Limited Edition kit features new red light parts, along with new parts for the rearview mirror, antennae and police equipment.
Markings for the Japanese Highway Police (Kanagawa Prefecture), 1972-1980 are also included.
The Hasegawa 1/24 Nissan Fairlady 240ZG "Police Car" has 109 parts and a skill level of 3.
HSGS2250 20250 1/24 Nissan Fairlady 240ZG "Police Car" Retail: $49.99 Street: $49.99
The 1/24 Nissan Fairlady 240ZG "Police Car" will be available early September.
1/32 MESSERSCHMITT Me 262A "KG51" OUT-FLY THE ALLIES WITH JET-POWERED PRECISION
The Luftwaffe's Kampfgeschwader 51 (a.k.a. "KG51" and "Battle Wing 51") bomber unit formed in December 1939, at the dawn of WWII. This famous bomber wing flew many notable aircraft, including the Junkers Ju88 and Heinkel He 111. However, none of them could top the Messerschmitt Me 262 – the world's first jet-powered aircraft. It is reported to have flown at speeds approaching Mach 1!
This Limited Edition kit features three marking options:
Luftwaffe 1/.KG51, Code: 9K+FH, 1945Luftwaffe 1./KG51, Code: 9K+BH, Sep. 1944Luftwaffe 1./KG51, Code: 9K+YH, 1945
The Messerschmitt KG51 has a parts count of 133 and carries a skill level of 3.
HSGS8215 08215 1/32 Messerschmitt Me262A KG51 Retail: $69.99 Street: $64.99
The Hasegawa 1/32 Messerschmitt Me262A KG51 will be available early September.
1/48 FOCKE-WULF Fw 190 F-8 & BT 700 BOMBEN TORPEDO
Along with the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 formed the backbone of the Luftwaffe's air defense during WWII. The "F-8" variant was modified especially for extended periods of low-altitude flying. One upgrade, the FuG 16 Zs radio unit, allowed pilots to communicate with combat units stationed on the ground. Later "F-8" models (including the
F-8/U2) were often outfitted with the TSA 2 A weapons sighting system and a 1,543-pound (700 kg) BT 700 torpedo bomb to destroy Allied ships.
Luftwaffe 2./SG4 Red-10, Italy, 1944
The 1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 has a parts count of 92 pieces and carries a skill level of 3.
HSGS9950 09950 1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 Retail: $79.99 Street: $74.99
The 1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 & BT 700 Bomben Torpedo will be available early September.
1/20 ANTIGRAVITY ARMORED RAIDER Pkf. 85bis GRIFFON
The sci-fi series "Maschinen Krieger ZbV 3000" was created by artist Kow Yokoyama in the early 1980s. It appeared in the popular magazine "Hobby Japan," until copyright issues forced the company to cease publication by the end of the decade. The series' realistic "industrial" design was inspired by armor and aircraft from both World Wars, as well as popular films like "Blade Runner" and "The Road Warrior." "Maschinen Krieger" continues to have a devoted cult following after its celebrated return to "Hobby Japan" magazine in 2009.
This Limited Edition kit features new parts for armor plates, an optical-seeker, a sand filter, a radome and laser guns. One marking option is also included:
Ma. K. Mercenary Troops' Arms Pkf.85 FALKE Late-Upgrade Version, Code:G
The 1/20 Armored Raider has a total parts count of 117 and a skill level of 3.
HSGS4104 64104 1/20 Armored Raider Retail: $109.99 Street: $99.99
The 1/20 "Maschinen Krieger" Armored Raider will be available early September.
GENERAL WINDOW FRAME SET B ADDS REALISM TO ANY 1/700 SCALE SHIP
Any ship builder worth his salt will tell you that the key to a model kit's success lies in its details. With the Hasegawa 1/700 Scale General Window Frame Set B, modelers can add extra detail and realism to their favorite 1/700 scale ships. The General Window Frame Set B is just one of many ways to turn your Hasegawa kit into a museum-quality showpiece that you'll be proud to show to friends!
The Hasegawa General Window Frame Set B has a skill level of 3.
HSGS7259 72759 1/700 General Window Frame Set B Retail: $16.49 Street: $14.99
The General Window Frame Set B will be available early September.
1/700 SCALE JAPANESE NAVY SHIPS MACHINE GUN AMMUNITION BOX SET
Why take the time to build a 1/700 scale ship model that doesn't resemble the full-size original's glory? This complete set lets you outfit any Hasegawa I.J.N. ship kit with 62 detailed machine gun ammo boxes. It's yet another exciting addition to the ever-growing list of Hasegawa aftermarket "extras!"
This 1/700 scale accessory set carries a skill level of 3.
HSGS7260 1/700 I.J.N. Machine Gun Ammo Boxes Retail: $16.49 Street: $14.99
The Hasegawa Ammunition Box set will be available early September.
ADHESIVE-BACKED FINISHING FILM ADDS THE "FINISHING TOUCH" TO MODELS
Hasegawa Adhesive-Backed Finishing Film lets you add finishing touches to your model with peel-and-stick precision. Colorful, easy-to-apply sheets can be cut to suit any application. All measure 3.5 in x 7.9 in. (90 mm x 200 mm)
HSGS7820 71820 TF20 Clear Green
HSGS7821 71821 TF21 Clear Blue
HSGS7822 71822 TF22 Clear Red
HSGS7823 71823 TF23 Clear Orange
Prices for the above sets: Retail: $17.99 Street: $15.99
HSGS7902 71902 TF902 Polarized Green/Magenta (Limited Edition)
HSGS7903 71903 TF903 Polarized Brown/Cyan (Limited Edition)
Prices for the above sets: Retail: $21.99 Street: $19.99
Hasegawa Finishing Film Sheets will be available mid-August.
We invite you to visit the Hasegawa website to see the complete line of fine Hasegawa scale models.