Eduard 73465 Sea King HC-4 S.A. 1/72 ITALERI – Photoetched Parts Upgrade Set

Eduard 73465 Sea King HC-4 S.A. is an advanced 1/72 scale photoetched detail set designed for the Italeri plastic model kit of the Westland Sea King HC-4 helicopter. This product is intended for modelers who wish to enhance their model with extremely realistic and precise cockpit and fuselage interior details that are difficult to replicate using only plastic parts.

Technical and Historical Information:

• Scale: 1/72
• User Country: United Kingdom (Royal Navy, Royal Air Force)
• Service Period: Cold War and modern times (from the 1980s to the present day)
• Original: Westland Sea King HC-4 – A British heavy transport helicopter specially designed for the Royal Navy's marine infantry for amphibious operations, equipment transport, and fleet logistical support. The HC-4 version was used, among others, during the Falklands operation (1982) and conflicts in the Middle East.
• Material: Photoetched metal – stainless steel or brass, precisely cut using chemical etching and colored with digital printing techniques
• Compatibility: Dedicated for Italeri 1/72 scale kits
• Category: Photoetched accessory set for plastic scale models

What’s included in the Eduard 73465 set?

• A sheet of colored photoetched parts for precise finishing of the cockpit, instrument panel, and side panels.
• Parts for enhancing the cargo door interior, seatbelts, flooring, and electronic equipment details.
• Very thin and realistically detailed parts of minimal thickness, impossible to achieve with plastic.
• Clear, step-by-step assembly instructions to help you quickly locate all the parts for your model’s enhancement.

Who is this set recommended for?

Eduard 73465 Sea King HC-4 S.A. 1/72 is intended for advanced modelers and anyone wishing to achieve the highest level of realism in recreating the helicopter’s interior. This product not only enhances the appearance of the finished miniature but also helps you develop new skills when working with photoetched parts. Difficulty level: 4/5 – care and experience are required when assembling very small components.

If you want to build a contest-grade Sea King HC-4 model, the Eduard 73465 set is definitely the best choice!