Eduard 491523 Sea King HC.4 AIRFIX 1/48 – detail set for helicopter model

The Eduard 491523 upgrade set is designed for the Airfix Sea King HC.4 model in the popular 1/48 scale. This is a professional accessory that allows you to significantly increase the level of realism and replicate details characteristic of the British version of the Sea King HC.4 helicopter, used by the Royal Navy since the late 1970s.

The Sea King HC.4 was a versatile naval helicopter, built under license from the famous Sikorsky S-61, but adapted to the needs of the British Navy. This variant fulfilled key transport roles, took part in, among others, the Falklands War (1982), Middle Eastern operations (Iraq, Afghanistan), as well as numerous NATO missions or rescue operations over more than 40 years of service (from the Cold War period to modern times).

• Scale: 1/48 – allows for reproduction of even the finest elements of the helicopter’s construction.
• Material: high-quality photo-etched metal – maximum precision and dimensional accuracy with the original.
• Contents: detailed cockpit and cabin interior parts, control panels, seat belts, structural equipment elements of the helicopter.
• Category: photo-etched accessory set for a plastic model kit.
• User country: United Kingdom, Royal Navy.
• Compatibility: dedicated to the Airfix Sea King HC.4 (1/48) model, precisely matched to this construction.
• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers.
• Does not include resin parts or metal armament; however, it enables significant enhancement of the standard Airfix set.

We especially recommend the Eduard 491523 Sea King HC.4 AIRFIX 1/48 set to enthusiasts of British military aviation, modelers interested in helicopters, and diorama builders focused on the Cold War period and modern conflicts. Unique photo-etched details will help you achieve a display-model level effect, and the precise cockpit and cabin parts will introduce a new quality of finish to any 1/48 scale helicopter model.