Nakajima And Spitfire

I’ve noticed an interesting phenomenon lately. More and more Hasegawa Hobby Kits are beginning to show up in hobby shops and stores lately. So I did a little research as to the reasons and I came up with two interesting conclusions. First, the quality of Hasegawa models is first-rate and the accuracy of its historical aircraft and other models is very precise-two

things modelers love.

Hasegawa models are for the model making veteran. They require skill in assemble, painting and decal application. These are models for the ‘serious’ model maker.


Recently Hasegawa released three Limited Edition WWII vintage aircraft models: one Japanese, one German and one Britain.


The Nakajima Ki27 TYPE 97 FIGHTER (NATE) ‘64th Flight Regiment’ aircraft, with figure, is a superb example of Hasegawa’s talent for making period precise aircraft models. The model consists of 50 pieces (give or take) and each piece is clean and precise in its details.


Very little flashing is present and that which is easily shaved away. Pieces fit together easily when gluing with no rough edges or mis-fitting and the detailed instructions make paint and decal application easy to do.


The plane comes with stationary landing gear and a small standing Japanese pilot, to scale, placed by the model gives it a real feel of autenticity.


The display box boasts a full color painting of the plane with pilot and its sturdy construction guarantees the model parts will not be damaged before assemble.


The Spitfire Mk. I and Messerschmitt Bf109E model kit contains two aircraft from the famous WWII Battle Of Britain. Like the Nakajima model both models are easily assembled, painted and decaled using the enclosed extremely comprehensive instructions.


Both models boast full fuselage, cockpit, wing and undercarriage details including single wire antennas, rear wheels, armory and engine with propeller.


Once assembled, the models appear to be miniature counterparts of their larger cousins. You can almost hear the artillery firing and the powerful hum of the engines as they prepare for air to air combat. The aircraft are slightly smaller in scale to the Nakajima, but just as impressive in their details, minimal flashing and ease of assemble.