If you have the 'need for speed' then Hasegawa
Hobby Kits has just the models for you: two airplanes and one motorcycle.
Get twice the aircraft for your money when you purchase Hasegawa's F2A-2/3
Buffalo U.S. Navy/Marine (2 kits) Limited Edition. Choose you paint scheme and
decals.
In 1939 the Buffalo beat out the Wildcat to become the Navy's first fighter
aircraft. Although the feisty little
aircraft didn't quite live up to expectations it still generated enough interest
to make it a mainstay in several other countries air forces.
Several changes were made to the aircraft to improve its performance when it
entered Navy service. However the craft
proved too heavy, under-performed and was easily shot down by faster Japanese
Zeroes. After a short stint with the
Marines the aircraft retired from U.S. service. It did however find new life overseas, primarily in Finland.
Equipped with heavy armor and additional fuel tank the Buffalo had little firepower. Not a large aircraft, it did boast
retractable landing gear, a sleek (yet small) body and a distinctive
profile. Scaled at 1:72, the Buffalo model
requires glue, paint and decal application.
Parts detach easily from part trees with little or no flashing and fit
snuggly together with minimal fuss.
The 1/48 Scale P-39Q Air Cobra Thompson Trophy Race Limited Edition aircraft
is a yellow bullet with its sleek aerodynamic design, four blade prop and air
scoop mounted behind the cockpit.
Like the Buffalo the Cobra model requires glue, decals and assembly. Easy to follow instructions make assembly uncomplicated
and parts detach cleanly from part trees with little flashing and minimal
trimming.
The P-39Q Air Cobra was made for the Army.
The engine was installed behind the cockpit (thus the air scoop) and a
cannon fired through the propeller. Its
unusual design, that included a tricycle landing configuration, did create
problems and thus hindered its performance.
Despite several modifications the aircraft proved unreliable. It did show up in air shows years later with
its original configuration and won The Thompson Trophy Race.
For some land base speed be sure to check out Hasegawa's 1/12 Scale Scot
Racing Team Honda RS250RW 2007 Limited Edition motorcycle model. This crotch
rocket performs at incredible speeds and with its wraparound design the driver
and vehicle become practically one unit.
Packed out with a V-2, liquid cooled, telescopic suspension and oversize
rear tires this baby can fly! The winner
of scores of competitions, the Team Honda RS250RW is a black and yellow ball of
lightning as it races around the track to victory!
The model kit parts come on several trees and belts and tires are
rubber. This ain't no little kid
model. It takes a steady hand and expertise
to make this model the way it should be made.
Do you have the skills?