Hasegawa 65729 - 1:72 VF-31J Siegfried Hayate Macross Delta

Plastic model kit of the VF-31J Siegfried “Hayate” (Macross Delta) variable fighter in 1:72 scale

Hasegawa 65729 is a kit for self-assembly representing the VF-31J Siegfried variable fighter known from the anime “Macross Delta”. It is a static model in Fighter (aircraft) mode, reproducing the machine's sleek, dynamic silhouette.

The release is devoted to the example flown by one of the series' main characters, Hayate Immelman, a member of the Delta air platoon. The decal sheet reproduces this machine's distinctive personal colour scheme.

What's in the box:

• Plastic sprues with airframe parts
• Clear parts (canopy)
• Waterslide decal sheet with Hayate Immelman's personal colour scheme
• Illustrated assembly instructions

Specifications:

• Scale: 1:72
• Catalogue number: 65729
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Assembled dimensions: approx. 260 × 193 mm
• Difficulty level: intermediate

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modelling tools. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Assembly:

The model is recommended for modellers with some experience. It is a static model in aircraft mode – it does not transform into other forms. The cockpit is best painted before the fuselage is closed, and the canopy fitted at the end of the work. The highlight of this release is the colourful personal livery of the machine.

The colour scheme and marking layout are given in the instructions. A satin varnish suits aircraft finishes well, and decals are best applied over a gloss coat to avoid decal silvering.

Tools required:

• Modelling nippers for removing parts from the sprues
• Modelling knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue-gate marks
• Plastic cement
• Brushes in various sizes
• Modelling paints (acrylic or enamel)
• A wash to bring out the detail

About the machine – VF-31 Siegfried (Macross universe):

The VF-31 Siegfried is a variable fighter from the fictional Macross universe, featured in the anime “Macross Delta”. Within the series' story these machines are used by the Delta air platoon, which escorts the featured performing group and takes part in combat.

The VF-31J variant is one of the versions of this machine. The example flown by Hayate Immelman stands out for its personal colour scheme. Like other variable fighters in the Macross series, the VF-31 can change configuration within the story, combining the features of an aircraft and a combat robot.

The Hasegawa model reproduces this machine in aircraft mode, as a display model for fans of the series.

Vehicle information (Macross universe):

• Type: variable fighter (fictional)
• Origin: anime “Macross Delta”
• Variant: VF-31J Siegfried; Hayate Immelman's machine
• Mode reproduced in the model: aircraft (Fighter)
• Character: science fiction / mecha

About the manufacturer – Hasegawa:

Hasegawa is a Japanese manufacturer of model kits based in Shizuoka, a region regarded as the centre of the Japanese model industry. The company has operated since 1941; it began with wooden products and from the 1960s focused on plastic models. The brand is best known for its aircraft kits, but its catalogue also includes ships, cars, motorcycles and models from popular science-fiction series, including Macross. Hasegawa models are valued for their accurate shapes, finely reproduced panel lines and good parts fit. The manufacturer regularly releases limited editions of established moulds with new decal sheets and additional parts that reproduce specific versions and liveries. Hasegawa remains one of the most recognisable model brands in the world and is available in many countries.