Hasegawa 07485 Kawasaki T-4 "Hamamatsu Special 2019" 1/48 – Limited Edition JASDF Training Aircraft

We offer the Hasegawa 07485 Kawasaki T-4 "Hamamatsu Special 2019" 1/48 scale plastic model kit – a unique proposition for military aviation enthusiasts and fans of Japanese aircraft. This set allows you to recreate the limited “Hamamatsu Special 2019” livery, prepared by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) for air shows at Hamamatsu Air Base, renowned as the home of the legendary Blue Impulse aerobatic team.

• Model scale: 1/48
• User country: Japan (JASDF - Japan Air Self-Defense Force)
• Historical period: Modern era (1990s – present)
• Material: Precisely cast high-quality plastic
• Extras: Detailed decals with impressive anniversary graphics and a clear cockpit canopy
• Category: Plastic model aircraft kit

Description of the Kawasaki T-4 Aircraft

The Kawasaki T-4 is a twin-engine jet trainer designed and manufactured by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Introduced into service in the late 1980s, it has been the primary advanced trainer aircraft for the JASDF since the early 1990s. It is distinguished by its ease of operation, robust construction, and excellent preparation of pilots for F-15 and F-35 fighters. T-4s are also an integral part of the Blue Impulse aerobatics team. The "Hamamatsu Special 2019" edition commemorates the annual air shows with its distinctive and eye-catching livery.

Precise Reproduction and Model Advantages

The Hasegawa 1/48 scale model offers very detailed, realistically reproduced fuselage and cockpit components, including ejection seats, instrument panel, and finely engraved panel lines. The kit includes unique decals dedicated to the special edition. The clear canopy part allows the interior to be precisely showcased after assembly.

Who is the model intended for?

This model is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5) who wish to expand their collection with a modern training aircraft in a characteristic, striking special livery. It is ideal for fans of Japanese aviation as well as all enthusiasts of highly detailed model kits.

Note: Glue and paints are not included – they must be purchased separately.