Hasegawa Press Release: November 2012 New Releases
By Chris Banyai-Riepl
Su-33 Flanker-D Egg Plane TEACH YOUR GRANDMOTHER ABOUT THESE SUKHOI EGG FIGHTERS
Design your own Sukhoi Su-33 Flanker-D and decorate your potentially peeping pilot to perfection. Each egg-ceptionally awesome plane comes complete with everything you need to craft your own crate; just drop an egg in the cockpit! Why should you be scrambling to scramble a whole dozen of these fighters? Because the Sukhoi Su-33 was the most advanced Russian fighter ever hatched before the Soviet Union cracked.
This kit features new tooling, decals and assembly instructions for crafting your plane.
The Su-33 Egg Plane will be available late in December.
HSGS6131 60131 Su-33 Flanker-D Egg Plane Retail: $14.99 Street: $13.99
Mikoyan-15 Egg Plane THE SOVIET UNION'S EMBRYONIC JET DESIGN
Initial tests of the Mikoyan-15 were so successful that Stalin egged on the Soviet Aviation Minister to produce them in greater quantities. Soviet industry popped out a new airplane nearly every day, producing almost 18,000 units. In the skies above Korea, the swept-wing Mikoyan-15 was exceptionally good at poaching fixed-wing aircraft. Once the U.S. started to scramble advanced jet fighters of their own, however, the MiG-15 was suddenly toast.
This kit features decals and instructions for assembling your very own MiG-15 egg plane.
The Mikoyan-15 will be available late in December.
HSGS6132 60132 Mikoyan-15 Egg Plane Retail: $14.99 Street: $13.99
Hughes 300 Egg Helicopter THE BEST HELICOPTER FOR PICKING UP CHICKS
This feather-light two-seat helicopter is eggs-actly the kind of aircraft the military uses to train its hatching pilots. Its simple design and lack of eggs-terior armament make it easy to fly, so beginner pilots aren't as likely to crack under pressure. The design has been farmed out to dozens of users as a light utility helicopter. More advanced helis have caused the 300's production to go the way of the Dodo, but many air forces still have some of these roosting in storage.
This kit features decals and assembly instructions.
The Hughes 300 will be available late in December.
HSGS6134 60134 Hughes 300 Egg Helicopter Retail: $14.99 Street: $13.99
Hughes 500 Egg Helicopter EGG-QUIPPED WITH GRADE "A" FIREPOWER
The Hughes 500 is a series of grade "A" helicopters used by multiple countries to keep opposing forces out of the hen house. The yolk is on anyone who thinks the small size of these helicopters makes them ineffective. More than one opponent has woken up and smelled the coffee when the TOW missiles on the Hughes 500 have buttered their bread. Given its incredible adaptable armament, it's no surprise so many militaries find that this helicopter suits their tastes.
This kit features decals and assembly instructions.
The Huges 500 will be available late in December.
HSGS6133 60133 Hughes 500 Egg Helicopter Retail: $14.99 Street: $13.99
1/72 Scale F-14 Tomcat "Ace Combat Pumpkin Face" EASILY THE SCARIEST JACK O' LANTERN YOU WILL SEE THIS HALLOWEEN
With a total armament capacity of 14,500 lbs (6,600 kg) of ordnance, candles should probably not get too close to this Jack. The Tomcat in this kit has been a feature of many Ace Combat games because it is one of the most distinctive aircraft produced in the world since the '70s. In particular, the adjustable-position wings make it a unique and effective aircraft. Modelers can build the "Ace Combat Pumpkin Face" aircraft from the most recent "Ace" game from this kit.
This Limited Edition kit features special decals for the Bandai-Namco game "Ace Combat 6".
The Pumpkin Face kit has a total parts count of 176 pieces and a skill level of 3.
The F-14 Tomcat will be available late in November.
HSGS5209 52109 1/72 Scale F-14 Tomcat Ace Combat Pumpkin Face Retail: $84.99 Street: $74.99
1/72 Scale Eurofighter Typhoon EUROPE'S COLLECTIVELY CONSTRUCTED FIGHTER
The Eurofighter Typhoon was developed through the collaborative efforts of Germany, England and many other countries. Construction is split between all the partner nations to ensure that each country makes a contribution to this innovative new fighter. One unique feature that was pioneered by the Eurofighter is a voice recognition system. This system allows the pilot to control some of the planes functions using their voice, this significantly reduces pilot workload. After decades of design and production setbacks, the Typhoon is finally becoming a staple aircraft for many of the world's air forces. Now modelers can add this innovative plane to their air force too!
This Limited Edition kit features decal markings for R.A.F. No. 3(f) SQ. Code: QO-H; and
German A.F. JG 74.
The Eurofighter Typhoon has a total parts count of 195 pieces and a skill level of 3.
The Typhoon will be available late in November.
HSGS1570 01570 1/72 Scale Eurofighter Typhoon Retail: $59.99 Street: $51.99
1/72 Scale F/A-18F Super Hornet "VFA-32 Swordsmen" THE FIGHTING 32
The "Swordsmen" have participated in every major operation in the Gulf region since the Gulf of Sidra incident in 1989. The Super Hornets that they now fly are multi-purpose aircraft capable of filling escort, interception, ground attack and other roles formerly filled by half a dozen aircraft. A fully loaded Super Hornet can carry 17,750 lbs (8,050 kg) of ordnance over a combat radius of 450 miles (724 km).
This kit features decal options for U.S. Navy VFA-32 "Swordsmen" CO Code: AC 101.
The Super Hornet has a total parts count of 121 pieces and a skill level of 3.
The Hornet will be available late in November.
HSGS2010 02010 1/72 Scale F/A-18F Super Hornet "VFA-32 Swordsmen" Retail: $52.99 Street: $47.99
1/72 Scale A6M2B/A6M5 Zero Fighter Combo FLOWN BY JAPAN'S TOP ACE, TETSUZO IWAMOTO
At the onset of WWII, the Zero was faster, more maneuverable and had a longer range than any other carrier-borne fighter craft. Aces like Tetsuzo Iwamoto flew these powerful aircraft to victories in China, New Britain and the Pacific.
This Limited Edition kit features two zeros with decal options for each including:
I.J.N. 201st/253rd N.F.G.W.O. Codes: 1-102, 53-104 and 53-102; Rabaul Nov. 1943, Feb. 1944, and Jan-Feb. 1944.I.J.N. Carrier Zuikaku Nap 1/C Code: Eli-102 Dec. 1941 I.J.N. Oppama N.F.G. Nap 1/C Code: Ohi-101 Feb. 1943
The Zero Fighter includes 2 Limited Edition kits with a total parts count of 46/48 and a skill level of 3.
The Zero Fighter will be available late in November.
HSGS2009 02009 1/72 Scale A6M2B/A6M5 Zero Fighter Combo Retail: $49.99 Street: $44.99
1/72 Scale Jaguar GR Mk 2A Black Combo THE ONLY BIG CATS CAPABLE OF CARRYING A NUCLEAR BOMB 500 MILES
Developed through collaboration between Britain and France, the Jaguar is a versatile weapons platform. Besides significant air-to-air and air-to-ground capability, the Jaguar can deploy a single tactical nuclear missile to any target within 560 miles (908 km). This capability has fortunately never been used.
Modelers can deploy two Jaguars for a realistic wingman-style layout with this kit.
This Limited Edition kit features decal options for marking the Jaguar as: Jaguar GR Mk. 1A: R.A.F. No. 16 SQ. Code XX965 2010 or Jaguar T Mk.2A: R.A.F. No.6 SQ. Code L:XX141 2009.
The Jaguar GR includes 2 Limited Edition kits with total parts counts of 75/84 and a skill level of 3.
The Jaguar will be available late November.
HSGS2008 1/72 Scale Jaguar GR Mk 2A Black Combo Retail: $84.99 Street: $74.99
1/48 Scale Junker Ju 87B Stuka Dive Bomber & Skid WAILING DEATH MACHINES
Early Stukas mounted "Jericho Trumpet" sirens in front of the landing gear. As each Stuka went into its near-vertical attack dive, the sirens would shriek and add to the psychological effect of the dive bomber. Steep dive angles often caused pilots to black out, but innovative dive-brake technology pulled the planes out of the dive automatically. In occupied Norway, Stukas were often equipped with skids for ice and snow landings.
This Limited Edition kit features new skids molded from resin. Included decals lets modelers mark their craft as Ju 87B-2U4.
The Stuka Dive Bomber has a total parts count of 94 pieces and a skill level of 3.
The Stuka will be available late November.
HSGS7317 07317 1/48 Scale Junker Ju 87B Stuka Dive Bomber & Skid Retail: $64.99 Street: $59.99
1/48 Scale Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4/7/B Jabo FLOWN BY ALL GERMANY'S MOST FAMOUS FIGHTER PILOTS
When Germany revealed the first Bf 109 at the Berlin Olympics it was a symbol of the re-emerging power of the Reich. The aircraft used leading edge wing slats and numerous other never-before-seen techniques to develop the quickest, most maneuverable and toughest fighter around. These fighters were so superior to Soviet planes that Jagdgeschwader (52) racked up 10,000 victories while flying the Bf 109 on the Eastern Front.
This Limited Edition kit features decal markings for Bf 109E-4/B: Luftwaffe Stab II./JG54
Code: <15+ Romania 1941, or Bf 109E-7/B: Luftwaffe 7/ZG1 Code: S9+DR Libya 1942.
The Messerschmitt will be available late in November.
HSGS7316 07316 1/48 Scale Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4/7/B Jabo Retail: $56.99 Street: $51.99
1/48 Scale Kawasaki Ki-45 "Manchukuo Air Corps" TORYU "DRAGON SLAYERS"
These twin-engine fighters were designed to carry a heavy armament on long-range missions. They were clumsier than their single engine counterparts, but a 37 mm cannon made them highly effective against American heavy bombers. One of the Toryu air groups deployed by Japan shot down eight B-29s on its first mission. The Ki-45 took a heavy toll of bombers, ships and men before becoming obsolete as longer-ranged single-engine fighters arrived on American carriers. Close to the end of the war, many of the Toryu air groups were given short-ranged, high-caliber cannons and used in kamikaze attacks.
This Limited Edition kit features decals for marking the Ki-45 as Manchoukuo Air Corps 3rd SQ. Kamikaze-Gou or Na-Gou.
The Ki-45 has a total parts count of 162 pieces and a skill level of 3.
The Kawasaki Ki-45 will be available late in November.
HSGS7315 07315 1/48 Scale Kawasaki Ki-45 Manchukuo Air Corps Retail: $64.99 Street: $59.99
1/350 Scale I.J.N. Submarine Depot Ship Heian Maru FROM PASSENGER LINER TO PACIFIC WRECK
The Heian Maru was originally built to be a passenger liner and cargo ship. Just before the outbreak of WWII, the ship was armed and became a submarine depot ship. For most of the war, the ship served as a transport and cargo ship, supplying submarines with supplies and ordnance. After being struck five times with explosive ordnance on February 17-18, the ship sank in Truk Lagoon.
This Limited Edition kit features many new guns, boats and photo-etched accessories, plus decals to mark the ship as I.J.N. 1st/8th Submarine Fleet depot ship Heian Maru/Hie Maru 1942-1943.
The Heian Maru has a total parts count of 360 pieces and a skill level of 3.
The Heian Maru will be available late December.
HSGS0082 40082 1/350 Scale I.J.N. Submarine Depot Ship Heian Maru Retail: $184.99 Street: $169.99
For more information, visit the Hasegawa USA website.