Future Release Items > Aircraft

1/144 A-4F Skyhawk (2pcs)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:30 +0900

Price:	1,500 yen
Manufacturer:	Platz
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	An all-new tooling in 1/144 scale of the A-4. This is a two-kit boxing, each kit features two drop tanks, detailed landing gear and a crystal-clear canopy. Markings will be provided for VA-192 "Golden Dragons" and VA-195 "Dambusters".

1/144 Apollo Saturn V

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:54:54 +0900

Price:	6,000 yen
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Back again after a long hiatus is the Airfix 1/144 Saturn V, just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing! Perfect for those who don't have the space for the big Revell 1/96 monster.

1/144 B-29 Bock's Car USAF Museum markings

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:41 +0900

Price:	5,500 yen
Series:	Warbird
Manufacturer:	Dragon
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-painted and mostly pre-assembled die-cast 1/144 model of the B-19 "Bock's Car", with a display base to make a mini diorama of the plane as it appears in the USAF Museum today. These are not the markings worn by "Bock's Car" when it dropped the second atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

1/32 BAC Lightning F.2A/F.6

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:42 +0900

Price:	13,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Trumpeter
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Trumpeter continues their 1/32 modern jet line with this big Lightning F.2A/F.6 kit. Parts are included for both variants. The level of detail will be quite high, with impressive cockpit and landing gear areas. Red Top and Firestreak missiles will be included. Decals are for Lightning F.2A XN781/B of No.19 Squadron, Royal Air Force, 1975, plus an unknown (as of this writing) F.6. More details as we have them!

1/72 BAe Hawk 128/132

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	1,200 yen
Series:	1/72 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection

1/72 BAe Red Arrows Hawk

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	900 yen
Series:	1/72 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited release of the Airfix 1/72 scale BAe HAwk kit with decals to mark it as an aircaft used by the RAF Red Arrows Aerobatic Team. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/72 Beaufighter Mk.IV F South Pacific

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	7,200 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the Beaufighter in markings for a machine of RAF No.176 Sqn, flown by John Etherton out of RAF Minneriya, Ceylon. Includes optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/72 Bf110G-4/R1 Dubendorf

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	6,300 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the Bf110G-4/R1 in markings for 2Z+OP, which landed at Dubendorf, Switzerland during the war. Includes optional canopies for open and closed positions and optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/48 Blue Thunder w/Metal Gatling Gun

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:21:04 +0900

Price:	4,400 yen
Manufacturer:	Aoshima
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	For years now a modeler's only option if they wanted to build a model of Blue Thunder was the long out-of-production Monogram kit or a cheap Chinese copy. Well no longer! Aoshima have entered the fray with an all-new tooling in 1/48 scale of the most famous (highly-modified) Gazelle helicopter to grace the silver screen. Test shots at the Shizuoka Hobby Show looked outstanding, with full interior detail and a very well-done pilot figure. No sign of JAFO yet, though! This limited release includes metal parts for the gatling gun.

1/144 Boeing 767-300

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:29:12 +0900

Price:	2,800 yen
Series:	1/144 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Zvezda
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A new-tool of the 767-300, with decals for Aeroflot (of course!). Also will feature detailed engines and landing gear.

1/72 Buccaneer S2B/S2-C-D S Mk50

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	1,200 yen
Series:	1/72 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	The Buccaneer was developed for the Royal Navy as a carrier-borne nuclear strike aircraft. After the RAF went through the TSR.2 and follow-on F-111K debacles, they found themselves still in search of a low-level strike aircraft, and that search led them right to their own backyard where Hawker Siddeley was turning out, in best British tradition, an ungainly aircraft that did its job exceptionally well. This 1/72 kit is of the RAF version, as used for many years right through the first Gulf War.

1/72 Danish RF-35 Draken Set

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:55:01 +0900

Price:	1,550 yen
Series:	Swedish Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Maestro Models
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Resin
Description:	This is a resin conversion for the Hasegawa 1/72 Draken kit. Includes cameranose, cockpit, pods, rails, countermeasures and tail hook. Beautifully molded, and sure to be welcomed by Swedish Air Force fans.

1/48 DC-3 Skytrain

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:29:10 +0900

Price:	15,800 yen
Series:	1/48 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Trumpeter
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Trumpeter follows up their 1/48 C-47 kit with this model of the civil DC-3. Markings will be for a Swiss Air Lines airliner, apparently. What we are sure of is that this kit will have all the great detail the previous C-47 release was noted for. A welcome addition to the Trumpeter line!

1/24 De Havilland Mosquito

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	14,400 yen
Series:	1/24 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Many, many years ago, when the world was still young, a British company by the name of Airfix started turning out a series of 1/24 aircraft models. A Spitfire and Hurricane, of course, and then a Bf109E, P-51D, Stuka and Fw190A. But what set young lads' hearts all atwitter was their promise of something Really Big: a 1/24 Mosquito. But then came some dark days, and the promise was never fulfilled. UNTIL NOW. You can get a glimpse of what is coming by searching for "Airfix Mosquito" on Youtube, but suffice it to say we're finally going to get the big Mosquito many wanted, but the final product will be far advanced over what we would have gotten had Airfix done this kit way back when. This looks to be one of, if not the, kit of 2009.

di:stage Basic Set

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:54 +0900

Price:	552 yen
Series:	di:stage
Manufacturer:	Max Factory
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Display Bases

di:stage Basic Set Clear Ver.

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:55:01 +0900

Price:	552 yen
Series:	di:stage
Manufacturer:	Max Factory
Release Date:	Sep 2009
Type:	Display Bases

di:stage Extension Set 01 Layer Unit Black Ver.

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:21:23 +0900

Price:	552 yen
Series:	di:stage
Manufacturer:	Max Factory
Release Date:	Sep 2009
Type:	Display Bases

di:stage Extension Set 01 Layer Unit Clear Ver.

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:21:23 +0900

Price:	552 yen
Series:	di:stage
Manufacturer:	Max Factory
Release Date:	Sep 2009
Type:	Display Bases

1/144 EA-18G Growler Dust Devils & F/A-18E Super Hornet Tophatters

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:37 +0900

Price:	1,200 yen
Series:	Air Superiority
Manufacturer:	Dragon
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue of the Dragon 1/144-scale Super Hornet kits in a two-kit boxing with Cartograf decals plus new parts to build one as a two-seat EA-18G "Growler" of VX-31 and one as an F/A-18E CAG bird of VFA-14 "Tophatters." See box photo or art for marking details.

1/48 English Electric Canberra B.2/B.20

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	5,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Airfix continues their new-tool 1/48 Canberra series with this RAF B.s/B.20. This kit will have all the great detail Airfix's other Canberras have been acclaimed for, with decals for four variants: Canberra B.2 of 10 Sqn. RAF; Canberra B(I).6 of 213 Sqn. RAF; Canberra B.20 of 2 Sqn. RAAF, Phan Rang Bay, Vietnam, 1970; and Canberra B. Mk. 62 of II Air Brigade, Air Group No. 2, Argentine Air Force. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/72 English Electric Canberra B(I)8

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	2,500 yen
Series:	1/72 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Another new for 2009 release from Airfix is this 1/72 Canberra B(I)8. Little is known at this time, but it looks to be another exciting release that will be warmly welcomed by Canberra fans.

1/72 English Electric Canberra PR9

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	2,500 yen
Series:	1/72 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Another new for 2009 release from Airfix is this 1/72 Canberra PR9. Little is known at this time, but it looks to be another exciting release that will be warmly welcomed by Canberra fans.

1/72 F-100D Super Sabre French Air Force

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	6,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the F-100D Super Sabre in markings for a machine of Armee de l'Air EC 4/11 at Jura, Djibouti in 1978. Includes optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/72 F-104N Starfighter NASA

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	3,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the Starfighter in colorful NASA markings. Includes optional canopies for open and closed positions and optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/72 F-20 Tiger Shark (2pcs Set)

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:25:26 +0900

Price:	2,200 yen
Series:	Hasegawa Limited
Manufacturer:	Hasegawa
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection

1/72 F-22 Raptor

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:46:51 +0900

Price:	2,200 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Boss
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A new-tool kit of the F-22 Raptor. While details are still a little scarce, we do know from HobbyBoss' own information that the kit will feature detailed cockpit and weapons bays, with AMRAAM, Sidewinder and JDAM armament. More info as we get it!

1/144 F-8K Crusader (2pcs)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:30 +0900

Price:	1,500 yen
Series:	1/144 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Platz
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Following their all-new tool of the F-8C (F8U-2) Crusader in 1/144 scale, Platz has chosen to release an F-8K. This kit will feature a cockpit with side consoles, separate instrument panel, stick and nicely-done seat as well as finely-molded landing gear. The wing will be able to be attached in either the raised or lowered position. Announced markings are for the pictured colorful VMF-321 aircraft, but other options should be in the box as well!

1/72 F/A-18C Hornet Golden Dragons History

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:25:26 +0900

Price:	1,100 yen
Series:	Hasegawa Limited
Manufacturer:	Hasegawa
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue of the Hasegawa 1/72 scale F/A-18C kit with decals to mark it as any of four aircraft from VFA-192 "Golden Dragons": "NF/300", the 2007/2008 CAG bird; "NF/300" the 1996 CAG bird; "NF/301" the 2000 CO's bird; and "NF/300" the 2003 CAG bird. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/72 F4F-4 Wildcat w/Carrier Deck

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:41 +0900

Price:	2,200 yen
Series:	Golden Wings
Manufacturer:	Dragon
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue by Dragon of the Hasegawa 1/72 scale F4F-4 kit with new folded-wing parts and carrier deck section to make a mini diorama. This was a popular release when it first came out over 10 years ago, and has been very hard to get. Don't miss out! See box photo or art for marking details.

1/144 F6F-5 Hellcat (2pcs)

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:30 +0900

Price:	1,400 yen
Series:	1/144 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Platz
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Platz follows up their well-received all-new tooling of the F6F-3 with, of course, the F6F-5! Even in this tiny 1/144 scale the level of detail will be very good, with a finely done cockpit, realistic-look engine, and realistic landing gear. Markings will be provided for four aircraft, including of course "Minsi III" as well as VF-17 and VF-27 Hellcats.

1/72 F9F-5 Panther Blue Angels

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:29:01 +0900

Price:	2,400 yen
Manufacturer:	Revell
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue by Revell of the Matchbox 1/72-scale F9F-5 kit with decals to mark it as a Blue Angels' Panther. See box art for marking details.

1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-4 JG1

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:41 +0900

Price:	3,800 yen
Series:	Master
Manufacturer:	Dragon
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue of the Dragon 1/48 scale Fw190A-4 kit with decals to mark it as an aircraft of JG1. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/72 Focke-Wulf Mistel (Ta154, Fw190A)

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	2,500 yen
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue by Airfix of the PM 1/72 scale Ta154 kit with a Fw190A (probably the Airfix tooling), plus new parts to allow them to be combined as a proposed "mistel" variant. Although never built, the idea was the Ta154 would be a "missile", aimed by the pilot flying the Fw190 and then cut loose to fly into American bomber formations and be detonated by remote control. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/48 Focke-Wulf Ta152C-0

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:10:19 +0900

Price:	3,200 yen
Series:	Master
Manufacturer:	Dragon
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A new-tooling of the TA152C-0 by Dragon in 1/48 scale. While the Ta152H was designed for high-altitude air defense, the C model was designed as a low-altitude fighter and ground attack aircraft. With 4 20mm cannon it would have been a formidable adversary, however only a very few prototypes were completed or underway when the war ended, so the type never entered service. This kit will feature photoetched parts and decals for "CI+XM", the completed C-0 prototype. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/72 Fokker F-27 Friendship

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	2,500 yen
Series:	1/72 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Another new tooling from Airfix for 2009 if this Fokker F-27 Friendship in 1/72 scale. First flown in 1955, the Friendship went on to become the most widely-built turboprop airliner in the world, operated by dozens of countries and flying over every continent, including Antarctica!

1/72 Handley Page Victor K2

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:29:01 +0900

Price:	3,600 yen
Manufacturer:	Revell
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue by Revell of the Matchbox 1/72 scale Victor K2 kit with decals for two RAF versions. Also features optional position landing gear, air brakes, boarding ladder and entrance hatch. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/72 Harvard Mk.II RA Mediterranean Sea Battle

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	4,500 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the Harvard Mk.II in markings for a Mediterranean-based RAF aircraft. Includes optional canopies for open and closed positions and optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/72 Hawker Hurricane MkIIc

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:36 +0900

Price:	800 yen
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Another new release from Airfix is this 1/72 Hurricane Mk.II C/D. We don't have many details at this time aside from the fact Airfix advises this is a new tooling, but we'll be sure to update this page as soon as we do!

1/32 IJA Fighters (Frank) Pitot Tube 1pcs

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:59:06 +0900

Price:	1,000 yen
Manufacturer:	Fukuya
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Metal

1/144 JSDF Protective Wings: 1 Box 12pcs

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:27 +0900

Price:	6,000 yen
Series:	Modern Wing Collection
Manufacturer:	Doyusha
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Trading Figure
Description:	An assortment of mostly pre-painted and partially pre-assembled 1/144 aircraft "trading kits". The aircraft in this series are the F-15J Eagle, AH-64D Longbow Apache and F-4EJ Kai . The Eagles will be in the markings of 203 Sq. and 204 Sq., the F-4EJ Kais in the markings of 8 Sq. (blue scheme), 8 Sq. Special (retirement black scheme) and 302 Sq. Special (green spine with shark mouth). The Longbow Apaches are in the markings of aircraft s/n 74503 and 74504, the Ground Self Defense Force's 3rd and 4th Apaches, respectively. Important note: Please note these items are marked as "trading kits" ala "trading cards." The Packages are sealed and the items are randomly packed. Because of this, it is impossible for HobbyLink Japan to handle requests for specific figures and we cannot promise which figure you will receive in a box. Please place your order for this item only if you are willing to accept any one of the different types.

1/72 K-8 Karakorum Trainer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:29:09 +0900

Price:	1,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Trumpeter
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A somewhat surprising release from Trumpeter, perhaps aimed at their own domestic market. However fans of modern jets are doubtless glad someone did this in injection plastic! The Karakorum is a two-seat trainer and light attack aircraft jointly developed by China and Pakistan. The type has been in service for over a decade, and is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with a number of smaller countries operating the type.

Koku Fan September 2009

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:56:39 +0900

Price:	1,143 yen
Series:	Koku Fan
Manufacturer:	Bunrindo
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Aircraft Books/Magazines
Description:	A Japanese-language monthly magazine devoted to aviation topics. The September issue is to cover the Eurofighter Typhoon, the Ki-61 Hien undergoing restoration in Australia, and a report on the 2009 Paris Air Show. Softcover. More details as we get them!

LO + ST

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:16:08 +0900

Price:	4,300 yen
Manufacturer:	Model Graphix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Aircraft Books/Magazines
Description:	A Japanese-language softcover collection of photos of wrecked and captured German aircraft, as taken by Allied ground troops as they advanced into Germany from 1944 and into 1945.

1/72 Lynx Mk.90

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	2,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Boss
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A new-tool kit of the Lynx Mk.90. Includes complete interior, excellent surface detail, and markings for Danish and Portuguese Lynxes.

1/48 Martin B-57B Canberra

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	5,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Airfix's new 1/48 Martin B-57B Canberra will include parts to enable any of three USAF versions to be built: the B-57B, RB-57E, and RB-57G. Decals will be provided for: B-57B 52-1577 of the 822nd BS/38th BG(T); RB-57E 55-4243 of the 6250th CSG/2nd AD in Vietnam; and B-57G 53-3865 of the 13th BS/8th TFW in Thailand. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/72 Messerschmitt Bf109 G-6

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:36 +0900

Price:	800 yen
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Another new release from Airfix is this 1/72 Bf109G-6 in colorful Finnish markings. Aside from the fact that Airfix is advertising this as a new tooling, we don't have many details at this time, but we will be sure to update this page as soon as we do!

1/72 Mi-28 Havoc

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:41 +0900

Price:	1,400 yen
Manufacturer:	Dragon
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue of the Dragon 1/72 scale Mi-28 Havoc kit. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/72 MiG-21MF "Stress Team"

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	3,900 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the MiG-21MF in markings for the Czech "Stress Team". Includes optional canopies for open and closed positions and optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/72 MiG-29 Fulcrum Russian MiGs

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:23:12 +0900

Price:	2,400 yen
Series:	Hasegawa Limited
Manufacturer:	Hasegawa
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue of the Hasegawa 1/72-scale MiG-29A kit with decals to mark it as either of two aircraft of the Flight Research Institute Display team "Russian MiGs": "526" and "925." See box art for marking details.

1/48 Mitsubishi Zero Model 52 No.102

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:23:32 +0900

Price:	12,800 yen
Series:	Masterwork Collection
Manufacturer:	Tamiya
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection Completed Model

Model Art Profile #05 Ki-44 Shoki

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:55:02 +0900

Price:	2,190 yen
Series:	Model Art Profile
Manufacturer:	Model Art
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Aircraft Books/Magazines
Description:	A Japanese-language magazine devoted to the Ki-44 Shoki, just in time for Hasegawa's new 1/32 kit! If previous editions of Model Art Profiles are any indication, this book should include plan-view and detail drawings as well as photos covering seemingly every aspect of the airframe, engine and cockpit, as well as articles on how to build Shoki kits. Softcover. More details as we get them!

1/72 MQ-1B Predator

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:29:00 +0900

Price:	1,800 yen
Series:	1/72 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Platz
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Continuing their 1/72 Predator series, Platz announces this 1/72 Hellfire-armed MQ-1B. Newly-tooled parts are given to cover the antenna fit. Platz has said the Cartograf decal sheet will cover five schemes.

1/32 Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki II Hei

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:21:18 +0900

Price:	4,400 yen
Series:	ST Series (1/32 Misc)
Manufacturer:	Hasegawa
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A fantastic new release of the Ki-44 Shoki (Tojo) in 1/32 scale. Includes an excellent pilot figure with choice of heads (oxygen mask on or off)! Includes positionable flaps, plus markings for ace pilot Ogawa Makoto's #2 aircraft, credited with shooting down seven B-29s, plus markings for other aircraft.

1/72 P-38J/M Lightning

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:29:01 +0900

Price:	3,600 yen
Manufacturer:	Revell
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue of the Revell 1/72-scale P-38 kit with parts and decals to build it as either a J model or an M model "Night Lightning." See box art for marking details.

1/32 P-40N Warhawk 15000 Anniversary

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:55:00 +0900

Price:	4,600 yen
Series:	Hasegawa Limited
Manufacturer:	Hasegawa
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Limited reissue of the Hasegawa 1/32 scale P-40 kit with new-tool tail, rear decking, landing gear and canopy to accurately reproduce the N-model, and decals to mark it as a the 15000th Curtis fighter. See box photo or art for marking details.

1/72 P-51B Mustang Nooky Booky 362nd FS

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:41 +0900

Price:	3,800 yen
Series:	Warbird
Manufacturer:	Dragon
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-painted and mostly pre-assembled 1/72 scale diecast model of Lt. Kit Carson's P-51B "Nooky Booky" of the 362nd FS.

1/72 RAF Harrier GR.7 Iraq 2003

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:25:26 +0900

Price:	6,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the Harrier GR.7 in markings for No.4 Squadron during Operation Telic. Includes optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/32 RAF Spitfire Mk.XVIe

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:59 +0900

Price:	13,000 yen
Manufacturer:	Pacific Coast Models
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection/Resin
Description:	A nicely molded injection-plastic limited-run kit of the Spitfire Mk.XVIe. Will contain Pacific Coast Models' MK.IXe kit (PCM32006) plus the Cammett Conversion set, MK.XVI decals and color marking/painting instructions. One marking option should be AU-J/TB886 as flown by Flt.Lt. William Harper of 421 (Canadian) Squadron.

1/72 SBD-2 Dauntless VB-2 Lexington Battle of Coral Sea

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	3,200 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the SBD-2 Dauntless in markings for VB-2 at the Battle of the Coral Sea. Includes optional canopies for open and closed positions and optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/72 SBD-4 Dauntless Independence

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	3,600 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the SBD-4 Dauntless in markings for an aircraft off the Independence. Includes optional canopies for open and closed positions and optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

Shoki Fighter Group II

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:21:24 +0900

Price:	3,400 yen
Manufacturer:	Model Graphix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Aircraft Books/Magazines
Description:	A Japanese-language publication devoted to the Ki44 Shoki. Just in time for Hasegawa's big new 1/32-scale kit!

1/72 Soviet Su-2 Light Bomber

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:49 +0900

Price:	2,000 yen
Manufacturer:	ICM
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A new-tool kit of the Soviet Su-2 light bomber. More details as we get them!

1/72 Soviet Tu-22M3 Backfire C

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:42 +0900

Price:	12,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Trumpeter
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Trumpeter continues its Backfire series with an all-new Tu-22M3 Backfire C. Based on what we know from their previous Backfire B release, all the detail for which Trumpeter is known will be in the box, including complete cockpits that can be exposed by posing the overhead hatches open, detailed landing gear and bays, and a full weapons bay. All the flight control surfaces will be provided as separate parts, enabling you to choose the positions. Weapons options will be given, of course. More information as we have it!

1/32 Spitfire Mk.V Hispano 20mm Machinegun 2pcs

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:44 +0900

Price:	1,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Fukuya
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Metal
Description:	A set of turned-brass cannon barrels with fairings, suitable for Spitfire Vs. Will both improve the appearance of your model as well as replace easily-broken plastic parts with much stronger brass ones. 1/48 scale.

1/72 Super Marine Spitfire Mk.IXc

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	900 yen
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A new tooling of the Spitfire IXc in 1/72 from Airfix. Airfix has a good reputation with Spitfire kits (and with good reason!), so there is no reason to think this will not be a welcome release.

1/72 Supermarine Spitfire PRXIX

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:36 +0900

Price:	800 yen
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Another new release from Airfix is this 1/72 Spitfire PR.XIX. We don't have many details at this time, but we we'll be sure to update this page as soon as we do!

1/72 TA-7C Corsair II

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	3,000 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Boss
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Hobby Boss continues their line of 1/72 A-7s with this kit of the two-seat A-7C. Features recessed panel lines, detailed cockpit and landing gear, full weapons load and markings for two VA-174 "Hell Razors" aircraft.

Tamashii Stage ACT 3 Stand Support Clear Type

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:36 +0900

Price:	1,300 yen
Series:	Tamashii Stage
Manufacturer:	Bandai
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Display Bases

1/72 TBF-1 Avenger Battle of Midway

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	4,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the TBF-1 Avenger in markings for VT-8 off the Hornet at the Battle of Midway. Includes optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/48 Tornado Nose Probe 1pcs

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:44 +0900

Price:	1,200 yen
Manufacturer:	Fukuya
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Metal
Description:	A turned-brass nose probe, suitable for Tornado kits. Will both improve the appearance of your model as well as replace the easily-broken plastic part with a much stronger brass one. 1/48 scale.

1/72 Type 97 Bomber 3rd Zuiho Flying Group

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:47 +0900

Price:	5,800 yen
Manufacturer:	Hobby Master Ltd.
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Die-cast Completed Model
Description:	A pre-assembled and prepainted 1/72-scale model of the B5N1 Carrier Bomber in markings for the colorful pre-war "C1-301" off the carrier Zuiho. Includes optional landing gear for retracted and extended positions. An "in-flight" display stand is included as well.

1/72 U95 Jamming Pod for J37 Viggen

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:54 +0900

Price:	600 yen
Series:	Swedish Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Maestro Models
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Resin
Description:	This is a resin U95 jamming pod for updating the 1/72 Viggen or Gripen kits. Beautifully molded, and sure to be welcomed by Swedish Air Force fans.

1/72 Vought F4U Corsair

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:11:36 +0900

Price:	800 yen
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Aug 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Another coming release from Airfix is this 1/72-scale F4U Corsair. We don't have many details at this time aside from the fact that Airfix is advertising this kit as having FAA markings, but we will be sure to update this page as soon as we do!

1/350 W700 Water Line Model Display Case Fixed Type

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	11,000 yen
Series:	Display Goods
Manufacturer:	Aoshima
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Display Bases

1/72 Westland Sea King HAS.5 / AEW.2

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:30 +0900

Price:	1,700 yen
Series:	1/72 Aircraft
Manufacturer:	Airfix
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	Airfix updates their 1/72 Sea King, giving us this new HAS.5/AEW.2 release. Not much is known at this time, but it should be another welcome release from them.

1/32 Zero Fighter Type 21

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:42 +0900

Price:	3,900 yen
Manufacturer:	Doyusha
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A reissue of the little-known, big-scale tooling of the Zero from Doyusha. This kit was previously marketed by Tomy, but nobody seems to be able to remember when.Don't let that scare you off, however. The detail, particularly on the main exterior surfaces, is surprisingly good, with nicely recessed panel lines and rivets throughout. Other details are passable, too, including a modest cockpit, engine and landing gear. And the outline has long been considered to be very good - perhaps not as "perfect" and the Big T kit, but still very good. Sure, the kit is showing its age a bit, but if you want a nice big kit that builds easily into a fine-looking Zero, you've just found it.

1/32 Zero Fighter Type 21 Bomber

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:42 +0900

Price:	3,900 yen
Manufacturer:	Doyusha
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A reissue of the little-known, big-scale tooling of the Zero from Doyusha. This kit was previously marketed by Tomy, but nobody seems to be able to remember when.Don't let that scare you off, however. The detail, particularly on the main exterior surfaces, is surprisingly good, with nicely recessed panel lines and rivets throughout. Other details are passable, too, including a modest cockpit, engine and landing gear. And the outline has long been considered to be very good - perhaps not as "perfect" and the Big T kit, but still very good. Sure, the kit is showing its age a bit, but if you want a nice big kit that builds easily into a fine-looking Zero, you've just found it. Includes a centerline bomb and rack.

1/32 Zero Fighter Type 21 Pearl Harbor

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:28:42 +0900

Price:	3,900 yen
Manufacturer:	Doyusha
Release Date:	Jul 2009
Type:	Injection
Description:	A reissue of the little-known, big-scale tooling of the Zero from Doyusha. This kit was previously marketed by Tomy, but nobody seems to be able to remember when.Don't let that scare you off, however. The detail, particularly on the main exterior surfaces, is surprisingly good, with nicely recessed panel lines and rivets throughout. Other details are passable, too, including a modest cockpit, engine and landing gear. And the outline has long been considered to be very good - perhaps not as "perfect" and the Big T kit, but still very good. Sure, the kit is showing its age a bit, but if you want a nice big kit that builds easily into a fine-looking Zero, you've just found it. Includes markings for aircraft used at Pearl Harbor.