Hasegawa 1:48 Operation Omega Multiform
Hi, Everyone!
Back in the 1984, Hasegawa released an odd sci-fi model kit called Operation Omega Multiform. It built up into an original-looking 1:48 single-pilot "Patrol Hopper" spacecraft. But what made this kit stand out was that it included more for the build so that the model could be parts-transformed into a 1:144 NASA Space Shuttle (with a stow-able vulcan cannon, no less) that then sat on top of some kind of two-person carrier unit.
This model was interesting enough that in 1986 Monogram licensed it from Hasegawa and re-boxed it as the "Eagle Lunar Explorer" under their Young Astronauts line of real-space kits. Hasegawa themselves last re-released the model in late-2007. Now the kit will become available again (kit number SP414)!
Check out the images below to see how distinctive this model is!
For images of the Patrol Hopper built up, go to Fantastic Plastic's site here: http://fantastic-plastic.com/MOONHOPPER%20PAGE.htm
Pre-orders with your favorite model kit exporters such as HobbyLink Japan and Hobby Search can be made now.
Stay tuned...
:)
Back in the 1984, Hasegawa released an odd sci-fi model kit called Operation Omega Multiform. It built up into an original-looking 1:48 single-pilot "Patrol Hopper" spacecraft. But what made this kit stand out was that it included more for the build so that the model could be parts-transformed into a 1:144 NASA Space Shuttle (with a stow-able vulcan cannon, no less) that then sat on top of some kind of two-person carrier unit.
This model was interesting enough that in 1986 Monogram licensed it from Hasegawa and re-boxed it as the "Eagle Lunar Explorer" under their Young Astronauts line of real-space kits. Hasegawa themselves last re-released the model in late-2007. Now the kit will become available again (kit number SP414)!
- Parts to build a 1:48 Patrol Hopper
- Parts to build a 1:144 NASA Space Shuttle with Carrier
- Water slide decal sheet
- 5200 yen (currently about $47.00 U.S.D.) MSRP
- Early-June 2019 release
Check out the images below to see how distinctive this model is!
For images of the Patrol Hopper built up, go to Fantastic Plastic's site here: http://fantastic-plastic.com/MOONHOPPER%20PAGE.htm
Pre-orders with your favorite model kit exporters such as HobbyLink Japan and Hobby Search can be made now.
Stay tuned...
:)
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