Foil sheets for giving aircraft models a metallic finish are nothing new. However, a major model manufacturer announcing such sheets is a little innovative for something which has traditionally been part of the After-Market producers..

Just seen, on DragonUSA's homepage is this very versatile set from Hasegawa

Its no yolk, Hasegawa have announced the reissue of their series of Egg Planes.

Hasegawa have released a limited edition 1:32 P-47M based around their earlier P47-D kit.

Hasegawa's follow-up to their successful 1/72 scale B-24D is on the way in the shape of the turret-nosed B-24J.

Hasegawa have released full-build views of the second version of their 1/48 scale Nick - the Ki 45 Kai Tei.

Hasegawa have released the first pics of a built-up example of their forthcoming 1/32 scale kit of the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk.

Hasegawa has released the first photos of a built-up test shot of their forthcoming 1/48 scale Saab J35 Draken.

Here's a run down as to what to expect from Hasegawa in the next few months.

Hasagawa's mix of modern and W.W.2 aircraft release's continues unabated. Some of these kits were marked for an earlier release. Also just released is their follow up to the 1/48th "Follow Me Jeep" a 1/48th Jeep Willys MB with a new M1919 machine gun and 2 figures (driver & officer of U.S. Army).

Hasegawa's ever growing new releases continue at an astonishing rate.
With several kits announced especially for the 2007 Shizuoka Hobby Show .
The pick of the bunch is definitely the eagerly awaited 1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-5 with the BMW 327 car.
Also a great package in 1/32 is the Kawasaki KI61-I Hei Hien with metal Machine Gun Barrels & Pilot Tube plus a 1/32 Metal Figure of I.J.A.A.F. Flight Regiment Capt. Teruhiko Kobayashi.

Hasegawa release another set of "Limited Edition" kits for June.
Several 1/72nd and 1/48th scale models. There is also a 1/32nd kit in the offering for this month.

Hasegawa are probably the most prolific regarding kit releases out of the Big Boys of the modelling industry.
May's release list gives us some great looking kits in 1/72nd and 1/48th scale.

Hasegawa have plenty to keep aircraft modellers busy during the cold winter nights. Along with the B-26B/C and P-39N due anytime now, the list of future releases and Limited Editions makes exciting reading.

Hasegawa Models have recently announced their releases for January 2006, all of which are flagged as "Limited Edition".

Rumours have been rife about whether there's a tie-in between Hasegawa and DML for their new Fw 190s. Well, I found this intriguing info on Hobby Link Japan which might help explain things:

Despite having both 1/72 and 1/32 scale Fw 190s in their range, Hasegawa have never released this famous aircraft in 1/48 scale - until now... Fans of Luftwaffe aircraft have plenty to look forward to this Christmas with Hasegawa's decision to release what will almost certainly be just the start of a series an all-new 1/48 scale Fw 190s.

Latest Aircraft Annoucements from Hasegawa in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32

June announced “Limited Editions” from Hasegawa, in 1/48, 1/72, and 1/32.

There's a really exciting set of aircraft in Hasegawa's Spring line-up, as they continue their policy of releasing "Limited Edition" versions of their existing kits.

Hasegawa have several exciting new aircraft kits lined, which should be shipping now or in the very near future.

Hasegawa's announced the release of the following items. This is the list from July - Agust..

With Christmas Time now upon us, Hasegawa has given us the oportunity to buy some special limited release products.

Hasegawa has several interesting aircraft kits scheduled for release in June. First off is a 1/48 scale SBD-3 Dauntless from the battle of Midway (item number 09430). Next is the P-38L Lightning flown by Maj. Bong. Also in 1/48 scale (part number 09429). The Japanese forces of WWII is represented with the Mitsubishi A6M5b Zero Fighter, Type 52 OTSU. This 1/48 scale kit represents a plane from the 166th Fighter Squadron (part no. 09428). Read on for the Modern releases.