SeaVenom Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I know we'll get more reissues of existing kits with new colour schemes etc (that's all Hasegawa seem to do these days with most of their kits) but Hasegawa seemed to release a new 1/32 kit every year or so a while back., but the last new kit I seem to remember was the George. I'd like to see a new Hurricane, Brewster Buffalo and a Mk1 Spitfire in 1/32. . BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richter111 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 There does seem to be a building consensus that the p-51b is a needed update in our scale. andromeda673, lawman56 and williamj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssculptor Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I really do not care at all about Hasegawa. The early management in he 1960-70's issued models in 1/32 of all sorts of good planes, 'Tween wars U.S. fighters, WW2 fighters, etc. But I think the old generation who ran the shop either retired or died off. Now we have the new group of directors, probably graduates of business schools with no real love for the product or subject matter. Why aren't they continuing to produce more models of Japanese aircraft of WW2? The Val, the Kate, the Jake, the Pete;, etc. etc. The first generation who starred and ran the company had cohones, had strong feelings for what they were producing. For them it apparently was a labor of love, they loved what they were doing, which is normal for these types of companies. The next generation have feelings only for the money they can make. That seems to be the case with many of these companies who produce models. The current crop of directors? Nuts. Stephen Bill Cross and Zero77 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelingbob Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I don't know the answer to the question, but my response is, I certainly hope so. I'm a big fan of the new generation LSP's they've produced. A basic kit, reasonably priced, nicely engineered, easy and quick to build. I like the new generation Tamiya LSP's, but they have so many bells &whistles (and cost!) that I much prefer the Hase approach. dmthamade, indian70 and tucohoward 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I hope they stick to Japanese subjects. I think they understand the niche as everyone else is covering German, US and other allies, and they mostly sell to home market, I believe. Would love to see a Nick in our scale. Tony T and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I hope they stick to Japanese subjects. I think they understand the niche as everyone else is covering German, US and other allies, and they mostly sell to home market, I believe. Would love to see a Nick in our scale. I'd buy a Nick in 32nd Vitali and Alburymodeler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Agreed, they should stick to WW2 Japanese subjects. We need the Val, Kate, Nick, Betty, to name a few, plus ALL their floatplanes/flying boats to start. That will keep them busy for years, and they'll sell gazillions of them. I love the Japanese subjects, and I gave several examples of each of the releases so far. Simple, fun builds which look awesome OOB or gussied up with loads of AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I marvel at the complexity of the Tamiya kits, but I really wish Hasegawa would do more 1/32 in their typical simple way. I'd be happy with adding belts and aftermarket decals but the complexity of Tamiya is daunting. I have the Mosquito in the stash, and I see where i'll be either be leaving a good part of the kit in the spares box or permanently covered. For me, it's getting to the point where I'd be happy to open the box, add the wings, canopy and landing gear, then paint, decal, weather and display. Say 15-20 parts in total. Hasegawa is the closest to this, hope to see more from them. Don BiggTim and indian70 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmthamade Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 As far as Japanese subjects go, I'd like to see a Ki-46 Dinah. Such an elegant looking aircraft. Don Zero77, Alburymodeler and Vitali 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) The Hasegawa 1/48 Val, Kate and Jill kits are very nice kits. I hope they doe these eventually in 1/32 as they really deserve the bigger scale treatment. Add to that Fine Molds 1/48 Judy but I doubt we'll see that from Fine Molds in 1/32. Edited August 6, 2015 by joe Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I think they will. I would love to get a P-51B, P-40B, P-38, or a number of other allied types from Hasegawa. However, if they keep introducing new and/or retooled IJA/IJN subjects like they have been, I would love that just as much, since other companies don't really seem to be touching that area and Hasegawa is doing a darn fine job of it. John BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smitty44 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) If someone molded a Betty, they would be rewarded..... I think. I would love to have Yamamoto's coffin on my shelf!! Edited August 3, 2015 by Smitty44 BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I'd DEFINITELY buy a Nick, Val, Kate, and would be the FIRST in linrfora Rex..... The Rufe will be on its way from Has as soon as I finish my MDC/Tamiya Rufe conversion. BiggTim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clunkmeister Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 It would be simple for Tamiya to kit a Rufe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I love my Japanese aircraft too but I think they will do more of those if they carry on the 1/32 line anyway as they've done quite a few already. They seemed to alternate between axis and allied. Edited August 3, 2015 by SeaVenom andromeda673 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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