{"product_id":"51202-trumpeter-02885-vh-34d-marine-one-148","title":"Trumpeter 02885 VH-34D 'Marine One' 1\/48","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrumpeter 02885 VH-34D 'Marine One' 1\/48 – Plastic Helicopter Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Trumpeter 02885 VH-34D 'Marine One' in 1\/48 scale is an exceptionally detailed plastic kit that allows you to recreate one of the world’s most recognizable helicopters – the presidential Sikorsky VH-34D Choctaw, known by the codename \"Marine One\" during its service in the United States.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trumpeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod of Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950s and 1960s, Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality plastic, photo-etched parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 404 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotor diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 333 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e over 350\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of sprues:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto-etched elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e choice of cabin equipment variants\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint schemes included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. VH-34D \"Marine One\" (presidential) 2. US Coast Guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The model depicts the Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw helicopter in the VH-34D version used by the US Marine Corps as the official transport of the US President. \"Marine One\" is the radio call sign of any aircraft carrying the American head of state – helicopters of this class were primarily used during the presidencies of Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy, becoming an essential element of American VIP transport during the Cold War era.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Trumpeter 02885 kit was designed with the utmost attention to detail: perfectly reproduced panel lines, a realistic cockpit with the option to build seats and instrument panels according to the modeller’s choice. The model includes 16 clear parts and 2 photo-etched elements, which enhance the realism of both interior details and the helicopter’s construction. The instructions allow for building either the presidential paint scheme or the US Coast Guard variant.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The kit \u003cstrong\u003edoes not include paints or glue\u003c\/strong\u003e – modeling accessories are required for completion (recommended products scaled 1\/48).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend this model to advanced and intermediate modellers (difficulty level 4\/5). The large number of parts and rich details make it a fascinating challenge and the perfect choice for aviation enthusiasts, fans of presidential history, and those interested in the Cold War era.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723002663246,"sku":"TRUM02885","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/ef07adf3cc5af403973e5fda54ce8d07.jpg?v=1755550071","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/51202-trumpeter-02885-vh-34d-marine-one-148","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}