{"rewrite":{"id":"r_bd9be1fcba375711d17a39ba","clusterId":"c_e46dc8986e6074b0ba13ee41","slug":"hasegawa-to-distribute-two-hk-models-1-48-wwii-aircraft-kits-from-august-2026","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Hasegawa to Distribute Two HK Models 1/48 WWII Aircraft Kits From August 2026","summary":"Hasegawa will sell two 1/48 scale WWII aircraft plastic model kits from Hong Kong manufacturer HK Models starting August 2026. The B-25J Mitchell Strafer and the DB-7B Boston III Limited Edition include Cartograf decals, photo-etched parts, and the Boston III adds 3D printed cockpit and turret machine guns. The Boston III is limited to 800 units.","whyItMatters":"Hasegawa bringing HK Models' large-scale WWII kits to the Japanese market gives domestic modelers access to detailed limited-run subjects with premium add-ons like 3D printed parts.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe B-25J Mitchell Strafer reproduces the final production variant of the US bomber in 1/48 scale and includes Cartograf decals for two US markings, a nose weight, a poster, photo-etched parts, and a color instruction sheet. It is priced at 19,250 yen.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DB-7B Boston III Limited Edition, limited to 800 units, adds 3D printed cockpit and upper turret machine guns, metal landing gear, and Cartograf decals. It costs 21,450 yen. Both kits are scheduled for release from August 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-25J Mitchell Strafer\u003c/strong\u003e: 1/48 scale, 19,250 yen, includes Cartograf decals, photo-etched parts, nose weight, poster\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDB-7B Boston III Limited Edition\u003c/strong\u003e: 1/48 scale, limited to 800 units, 21,450 yen, includes 3D printed cockpit and turret guns, metal landing gear, Cartograf decals\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Hasegawa distributing HK Models kits means Japanese modelers get direct access to a Hong Kong brand that usually requires import. The Boston III's 800-unit cap suggests Hasegawa is testing demand before committing to a wider line.","twitterPost":"Hasegawa importing HK Models kits bypasses the usual import hurdles for Japanese modelers. The 800-unit Boston III cap tests demand.","threadsPost":"Hasegawa is distributing two HK Models WWII aircraft kits in Japan starting August 2026. The Boston III is limited to 800 units, which suggests Hasegawa is testing whether Japanese modelers will buy a Hong Kong brand at domestic prices before expanding the partnership.","newsletterBlurb":"Hasegawa will distribute two 1/48 scale WWII aircraft plastic model kits from Hong Kong manufacturer HK Models starting August 2026. The B-25J Mitchell Strafer and the DB-7B Boston III Limited Edition include Cartograf decals and photo-etched parts; the Boston III adds 3D printed cockpit and turret machine guns and is limited to 800 units.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3023288/\",\"title\":\"Two WWII Aircraft Kits from HK Models! Hasegawa to Sell 1/48 Scale \\\"B-25J Mitchell\\\" and \\\"DB-7B Boston III\\\" with 3D Printed Parts from August 2026 Onward\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3878,"outputTokens":742,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782585148,"createdAt":"2026-06-27T18:23:10.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-27T18:25:24.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T18:25:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_e46dc8986e6074b0ba13ee41","canonicalTitle":"HKモデルの大戦期航空機キット2種！1/48スケールの「B-25J ミッチェル」と3Dプリントパーツが付属する「DB-7B ボストンIII」を2026年8月以降にハセガワが国内販売！","representativeArticleId":"a_eb89767f834a39e43fc9c245","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"announcement\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-26T04:30:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-26T04:30:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-27T18:25:26.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3023288/","title":"HKモデルの大戦期航空機キット2種！1/48スケールの「B-25J ミッチェル」と3Dプリントパーツが付属する「DB-7B ボストンIII」を2026年8月以降にハセガワが国内販売！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"announcement","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Hasegawa will distribute two 1/48 scale WWII aircraft plastic model kits from HK Models starting August 2026.","The B-25J Mitchell Strafer kit costs 19,250 yen and includes Cartograf decals, photo-etched parts, a nose weight, and a poster.","The DB-7B Boston III Limited Edition is limited to 800 units, costs 21,450 yen, and adds 3D printed cockpit and turret machine guns and metal landing gear.","Both kits are scheduled for release from August 2026."]}