THE HELLCAT’S MOST FORMIDABLE FOE
Join the Jinrai Squadron – and enjoy traditional Hasegawa quality – with this exceptionally designed “Zero” kit! Hasegawa has turned a classic WWII aircraft into a 1/32 masterpiece, offering modelers remarkable realism and superior scale details. The introduction of the A6M5 Zero Type 52 signaled a series of changes for one of WWII’s most famous fighters – all of which were required in order to effectively take on the F6F Hellcat and the F4U Corsair. An improved exhaust system helped increase thrust and enhanced the roll rate for all models. A6M5c variants also added thicker, protective armored glass for the windshield and armor plating behind the pilot. Weapons modifications included three .51 inch guns, two 20 mm Type 99-II guns and storage for a 250 kg bomb.
This limited edition kit features new resin cowling parts and two exciting marking options: 1. I.J.N. 721st N.F.G “Jinrai Sq.,” Code: 721-23, Miyazaki AB, Feb. 1945 2. I.J.N. 721st N.F.G. “Jinrai Sq.,” Code: 721164, Miyazaki AB, Feb. 1945
Total parts: 95 Skill level: 3 This is a Limited Edition kit.
HSGS8209 1/32 Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Fighter Type 52 Retail:$79.99 Street:$72.99
The Hasegawa 1/32 Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero will be available early March.
WWII’S ULTIMATE JAPANESE FIGHTER PLANE
Following its 1943 introduction, the Kawanishi N1K quickly earned a reputation for being incredibly resilient and highly maneuverable. In combat, the N1K could easily go toe-to-toe against the F6F Hellcat, as well as the P-51 Mustang and the F4U Corsair. The N1K1-Ja version featured four 20 mm Type 99 cannons mounted in the wings, but lacked the frontal 7.7 mm (.303 in) Type 97s found on earlier variants. This limited edition kit features markings for the I.J.N. 762nd N.F.G., Code: 762-56, Philippines, 1944.
Total parts: 87 Skill level: 3 Limited Edition kit.
HSGS9936 1/48 Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden (George) Type 11 KOH “762nd Flying Group” Retail:$49.99 Street:$44.99
The Hasegawa Kawanishi N1K1-Ja Shiden is available early March.
THE BLUE ANGELS’ TRAINER AIRCRAFT!
Used by the Blue Angels throughout the mid-1970s and 1980s, the TA-4J Skyhawk featured a “down-rated” engine and lacked weapons systems. 277 were built precisely to help pilots train for the Blue Angels’ spectacular stunt shows. Many TA-4F variants were also converted into TA-4Js for this purpose as well. After serving the Blue Angels for over a decade, they replaced the A-4 Skyhawk with the F/A-18A/B Hornet in November, 1986. This limited edition kit features special markings for the U.S. Navy aerobatic team “Blue Angels,” Code: 7.
Total parts: 143 Skill level: 3 Limited Edition kit.
HSGS9937 1/48 TA-4J Skyhawk “Blue Angels” Retail:$59.99 Street:$54.99
The Hasegawa Skyhawk “Blue Angels” will be available early March.
A HIGH ALTITUDE, SUPERSONIC STAR
In the mid-1950’s, Cold War tensions were rapidly rising and Sweden was in need of a jet fighter to take on enemy bombers at high altitudes. The Saab® 35 Draken was the solution. Its revolutionary “double-delta” wing configuration delivered optimal performance at any speed. In 1985, the modified J35J appeared, offering increased fuel capacity, plus upgraded electronics and weapons. This limited edition kit combo features two Draken “Swedish Special” kits with two marking options:
1. Swedish A.F. F10, special marking, Code: 10-43 (yellow painted)
2. Swedish A.F., special marking, (blue painted)
Total parts (x2): 63 Skill level: 3 Limited Edition kit.
HSGS1929 1/72 J35J Draken “Swedish Special” Retail:$59.99 Street:$47.99
The Hasegawa Draken “Swedish Special” is available early March.
PREFERRED BY THE U.S. NAVY’S TEST SQUADRON
Based in Ventura County, California, the U.S. Navy Air Test and Evaluation Squadron known as the VX-4 Evaluators was established in 1950. The F-4 Phantom II became a preferred aircraft virtually as soon as it was introduced to VX-4 in the early 1960s. The squadron, which stopped flying the Phantom II in 1990, was disestablished in September, 1994. This limited edition kit features two decal marking options:
1. U.S. Navy VX-4, Code: XF-1, “Vandy One,” 19722. U.S. Navy VX-4, Code: XF-1, “Vandy One,” 1973
Total parts: 108 Skill level: 3 Limited Edition kit.
HSGS1926 1/72 F-4J Phantom II “VX-4 Black Phantom” Retail:$49.99 Street:$44.99
The Hasegawa F-4J Phantom will be available late March.
THE DYNAMIC “DESERT FALCON”
The Hasegawa Limited Edition 1/72 F-16F Fighting Falcon is just as feature-filled as the full-size aircraft – and it looks incredible, too! The F-16F’s exceptional details and exciting limited edition bonuses are sure to satisfy jet fighter fans of all ages!Developed especially for the United Arab Emirates, the two-seat F-16F (Block 60) comes fully equipped with exciting, cutting-edge upgrades. Its unique AN/APG-80 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar can simultaneously track and destroy ground and air targets. A Falcon Edge Integrated Electronic Warfare Suite Radar Warning Receiver with a Self-Protection Jammer displays any potential enemy’s bearing and range. An advanced fiber-optic data bus system is also included, which can handle 1,000x the data of a standard serial data bus system!
This limited edition kit features new camera pod parts, dorsal span panel parts and four marking options:
1. U.A.E.A.F., Code: 3005
2. U.A.E.A.F., Code: 3001
3. U.A.E.A.F., Code: 3010
4. Extra Decal Sheet, Code: 3008
Total parts: 107 Skill level: 3 Limited Edition Kit.
HSGS1930 1/72 F-16F (Block 60) Fighting Falcon Retail:$49.99 Street:$44.99
The Hasegawa 1/72 F-16F Fighting Falcon is available early March.
PREFERRED FOR FAST AND FURIOUS FLYING
Although the MiG-29 first flew in 1977, Cold War tensions prevented the West from seeing it until a public appearance at Finland in July, 1986. Westerners were immediately impressed with the MiG-29’s agility and maneuverability. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, many MiG-29s were assimilated into the Russian Air Force, and they have remained a favorite of pilots ever since. This limited edition kit features two marking options:
1. Russian A.F. aerobatic team “Russian Falcons,” Code: 28
2. Russian A.F. aerobatic team “Russian Falcons,” Code: 29 & 32
Total parts: 49 Skill level: 3 Limited Edition kit.
HSGS1928 1/72 MiG-29 Fulcrum “Russian Falcons” Retail:$49.99 Street:$44.99
The Hasegawa Fulcrum “Russian Falcons” is available early March.
THE DEFINITIVE ALLIED FIGHTER PLANE
If you have to choose just one 1/72 scale Mustang to build this year, choose this incredible P-51D kit from Hasegawa. Extraordinary detail and brand-new decal options make this Mustang a must-have! Developed and built by North American Aviation in just 117 days, the P-51 Mustang rapidly evolved into one of WWII’s most revered fighter planes. British and American pilots alike praised the P-51 for its dynamic dog-fighting agility and the deadly firepower of multiple .50-caliber M2 machine guns. Countless historians and aviation experts consider the P-51D to be the definitive Allied fighter plane. The “D” variant was powered by the supercharged Packard V-1650 engine and featured six machine guns (instead of four) as well as a bubble canopy for improved visibility.
This kit includes two new decal marking options:
1. U.S.A.A.F. 3FG, Code: 464076
2. U.S.A.A.F. 4FG, 334FS, QP-D: 414606.
Total number of parts: 56 Skill Level: 3.
HSGS1455 1/72 scale P-51D Mustang Retail:$19.99 Street:$17.99
The Hasegawa 1/72 Scale P-51D Mustang is available early March.
TWO SPECTACULAR SPITFIRES – ONE SUPERIOR SET
Initially, the Spitfire Mk. VIII was to become a main production model, even though it was merely a Mk. VII without a pressurized cabin. Some early models also featured extended wingtips, but most offered standard ones. 1,658 Mk. VIII Spitfires were built, making it the third most-produced variant. This limited edition combo features two Spitfire kits with the option of three different markings:
1. R.A.A.F. No. 79 Sq., Lt. Norm Smithell, UP-F, Summer, 1945
2. R.A.F. No. 152 Sq., UM-L, Jan., 1945
3. R.A.F. No. 548 Sq., (CO) Sq. Ldr. E.D. Glaser, TS-V, Feb., 1945
Total parts (for both kits in the combo): 45 Skill level: 3 This is a Limited Edition kit.
HSGS1927 1/72 Spitfire Mk. VII “Against Japan” Combo Retail:$49.99 Street:$44.99
The Hasegawa Spitfire “Against Japan” Combo is available early March.
TWO THRILLING WAYS TO RECREATE THE “QUEEN OF THE SKIES”
While initial 100-series 747s offered sufficient payload and enough range for domestic flights, they required more of each for longer international flights. 200-series 747s were soon developed, including 1971’s B747-200 for basic passenger flights. The famed Japan Airlines (JAL) added 747-200s to their fleet throughout the decade to accommodate the increased number of international flights. This limited edition combo kit features two JAL 747’s with the option of two sets of markings:
1. JAL “Old Paint,” Code: JA8116 (Early: Dark Blue and Red Stripe)
2. JAL “Old Paint,” Code: JA8164 (Late: Grey Stripe)
Total parts (x 2): 61 Skill level: 3 Limited Edition kit.
HSGS0679 1/200 JAL B747-200 “Old Paint” Combo Retail:$59.99 Street:$54.99
The Hasegawa JAL B747-200 “Old Pain” Combo is available early March.
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