Hasegawa In-Stock

In 1941 Hasegawa opened a factory in Shizuoka, Japan, and began developing and manufacturing wooden models for use as teaching aids. Twenty years later, the company entered the new field of plastic models.

Its first plastic kit — a glider — was soon followed by more advanced subjects. In June of 1962, Hasegawa released the 1/450 scale Japanese battleship Yamato. It was a huge hit, selling 150,000 units that year alone.

Since then, Hasegawa has earned a worldwide reputation for exceptional depth and detail in each plastic model subject category.

Hasegawa has become a leader in scale plastic kits by producing highly detailed models that impress the most demanding hobbyists. Because of the accuracy found in such areas as cockpits, interiors, engines, weapon bays and aircraft wheel bays, many Hasegawa models are built by professionals for museum displays.

Ultimately, Hasegawa understands that the reward in model building goes beyond successful assembly. For the enthusiast, each model represents an opportunity to explore history, learn more about the subject and create a scale miniature to enjoy for a lifetime.