RESKIT RS48-0201 H-19 Chickasaw Type 2 wheels set 1/48

We offer a unique detail set: RESKIT RS48-0201 H-19 Chickasaw Type 2 wheels set 1/48, dedicated to the Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw helicopter model in 1/48 scale. This product is manufactured by the renowned Ukrainian company RES/KIT, which specializes in high-quality modeling accessories such as wheels, engine nozzles, and other fine detail parts. This set fits perfectly with the Revell model, significantly enhancing the realism of the finished helicopter.

Product characteristics

• Scale: 1/48
• Manufacturer: RES/KIT
• Category: resin detail set for plastic models
• Dedicated to: Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw (Revell)
• Material: resin – highly accurate cast, sharp tread and rim details
• Set contents: complete main wheels with improved tread and detail reproduction, type 2
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 (intermediate; requires basic fitting and painting)
• Historical period: Cold War (full service from the 1950s to the end of the 1960s)

Historical description

The Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw is an American multi-purpose helicopter developed in the late 1940s. It entered service with the United States Air Force, United States Army, and United States Navy, and was also exported to the armed forces of many countries: France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Italy, among others. The H-19 Chickasaw became famous in the Korean War and early stages of the Vietnam War, used both as a transport and rescue helicopter. Type 2 wheels were one of the characteristic and widely used configurations in late 1950s variants and export versions.

Advantages and recommendation

The RESKIT RS48-0201 set provides a significant upgrade to the look of your H-19 helicopter model by faithfully reproducing the tires, rims, and realistic tread. The high-quality resin guarantees sharp details exceeding standard Revell plastic wheels. This set is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who seek maximum realism and set their expectations above the basic out-of-the-box model build. Highly recommended for all military aviation enthusiasts of the Cold War era, collectors of rescue machines, and helicopter fans.