Hasegawa’s new items April 2015
UP-3D Orion "91st Squadron" Limited Edition
1/72
Mfg. Number: 02140
149 pieces
Age 14+
Used for decades in pursuit of hostile subs, the P-3 Orion
is one of the most successful maritime observation aircraft of all time. They
have been used by nations the world over and seen service in more conflicts
than most any other plane. Even today, the JMSDF relies on the Orion to carry
out patrols over its extensive maritime holdings. The aircraft's long
endurance, high speed, and tail-mounted sensors make it perfect for patrolling
the huge expanses of the Pacific. This limited edition kit features new resin
parts and decals for one JMSDF aircraft.
Decal Option:
J.M.S.D.F. Fleet Air
Wing 31 91st SQ. Code: 9161, 9162, 9163 Iwakuni A.B.
F-2B JASDF 60th Anniversary Limited Edition
1/72
Mfg. Number: 02141
129 pieces
Age 14+
The Mitsubishi F-2B may not be the most famous fighter
around, but it is certainly one of the most impressive. The F-2 has the
distinction of being the first military aircraft equipped with Active
Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. Its wing area is also 25 percent
larger than other fighters in its class. Currently, there are 61 single-seat
F-2As and 21 F-2B two-seat trainers flying worldwide! This limited edition kit
features one marking option.
Decal Option:
JASDF 8th AW, 60th
anniversary special marking, Code: 129 (43-8129), Tsuiki AB, November 2014
EA-18G Growler CVW5 Limited Edition
1/72
Mfg. Number: 02143
Skill Level 3
177 pieces
Age 14+
Established in 1987, VAQ-141 (nicknamed the
"Shadowhawks") transitioned to the EA-18G Growler in 2010. The
"Shadowhawks" were the second active squadron to fly the aircraft,
and the first to fly the EA-18G in carrier-based combat. Currently, VAQ-141 is
part of the U.S. Navy's Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5) on the USS George Washington
(CVN-73).
Decal Option:
US Navy, USS George
Washington, VAQ-141 "Shadowhawks" CAG, Code: NF500
Kawasaki T-4 JASDF 60th Anniversary (2 kits in one box) Limited Edition
1/72
Mfg. Number: 02142
Skill Level 3
66 / 66 pieces
Age 14+
Powered by twin turbofan engines, the Kawasaki T-4 is the
trusted trainer of the world-famous Blue Impulse aerobatic team. The T-4 can
travel at top speeds up to 645 mph (1,038 km/h) - which is quite impressive for
an intermediate subsonic trainer! This limited edition kit combo features two
Kawasaki T-4 kits with two marking options.
Decal Options:
JASDF 13th FTW, 60th
anniversary special marking, Code: 789, Ashiya AB, November 2014
JASDF 13th FTW, 60th
anniversary special marking, Code: 806, Ashiya AB, November 2014
Lavochkin LA-7 156 IAP Limited Edition
1/48
Mfg. Number: 07398
Skill Level 3
76 pieces
Age 14+
The Lavochkin La-7 held its own against German fighters,
thanks to an impressive top speed of 411 mph (661 km/h) and a maximum of three
20 mm cannon placements. In 1947, the Soviet Air Force phased out the La-7,
while the Czechoslovak Air Force continued flying them for three more years.
Decal Options:
Soviet Union AF, 156
IAP CO, Lt. Col. SF Dolgushin, Code: 93, 1945
Soviet Union AF, 32
Gv. IAP, Maj. V. Orekhov, Code: 23, 1944
F-15 Eagle JASDF 60th Anniversary Part 2 Limited Edition
1/72
Mfg. Number: 02145
Skill Level 3
138 pieces
Age 14+
The F-15J Eagle stands apart from most contemporary
fighters, thanks to its improved avionics support, AN/APG-63(V)1 radar and AAM-4 missile capabilities. Today, the JASDF
has a fleet of 165 F-15J Eagles, complemented by an additional, smaller fleet
of 48 F-15DJ two-seat trainers. In honour of the JASDF's sixtieth anniversary
in 2014, select F-15Js were decorated with a special, commemorative livery.
This limited edition kit features one marking option.
Decal Option:
JASDF 8th AW, 304th
Sq., JASDF 60th anniversary special marking, Code: 865 (62-8865), Tsuiki AB,
November 2014
Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 Kate Model 3 Limited Edition
1/48
Mfg. Number: 07399
Skill Level 3
127 pieces
Age 14+
A bomb from a B5N2
caused half the casualties at Pearl Harbor when it detonated the forward
magazine of the battleship Arizona. As the war progressed, the bomber sank
three American carriers and numerous other vessels. Near the end of the war,
this three-seat bomber was used in kamikaze strikes against Allied shipping at
Okinawa, causing massive damage and casualties. Not a single B5N2 survived the
war intact, but you can own this limited edition kit that features three sets
of decals!
Decal Options:
I.J.N. 931st N.F.G.
Code: KEB303 Kushira A.B. April 1945
I.J.N. 951st N.F.G.
Code: Oki-303 Okinawa March 1945
I.J.N. 931st N.F.G.
Code: KEB325 Saeki A.B. Early 1945
All these kits will be available in November (hopefully) from Hasegawa’s Distributors..