
WESTLAND SEA KING HC.4
Westland Sea King HC.4 – 1:48 Scale – Airfix
This latest version of the 1:48 Westland Sea King kit from Airfix includes new parts not found in the first release, such as:
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Folding rotor blades and tail
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Undercarriage without sponsons unique to HC.4 variant
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New interior parts including lengthened cabin and extra seats
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Open/closed door option
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GPMG machine gun mount
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New cockpit detail parts
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Extra antenna and countermeasures detail parts to suit the HC.4’s front-line role
Known as the ‘King of the Junglies’, ZA298 was the longest serving Sea King HC.4, active for over 30 years in conflicts including the Falklands, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
This specialist variant was the Royal Navy’s commando troop carrying and resupply helicopter, replacing the Wessex HU.5. 42 units were built and deployed worldwide.
What’s inside:
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint guide, and decals.
Paint schemes (4 options):
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ZA298 “King of the Junglies” – Royal Navy, Falklands War
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151 Squadron – Wittering, 1980s
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264 Squadron – Debden and Biggin Hill, 1990s
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Lima Airport, Peru – Operation Attune, 1971