Eduard FE1395 Sea King HAS.5 Airfix 1/48 – Photo-Etched Set for Helicopter Model

The Eduard FE1395 set is an advanced collection of photo-etched parts dedicated to the plastic kit Airfix Sea King HAS.5 in the popular 1/48 scale. It is intended for modelers who wish to take their helicopter model to the next level of realism, providing unparalleled reproduction of details characteristic of the legendary British machine.

• Scale: 1/48 – compatible with Airfix Sea King HAS.5 model
• Country of original use: United Kingdom (Royal Navy), other NATO countries
• Period of use: Cold War, modern times (the Sea King HAS.5 was introduced in the mid-1980s and widely used up to the 21st century, including SAR and anti-submarine operations)
• Materials: Precisely crafted photo-etched metal parts and resin accessories
• Category: Photo-etched and resin detail set for plastic models
• Application: Enhancing fine cockpit details (e.g., control panels, crew seatbelts, cabin texture effects), ventilation grilles, meshes, hinges, and small on-board mechanisms characteristic for the Sea King HAS.5 helicopter

Historical description:
The Westland Sea King HAS.5 is a specialized British multi-role helicopter, mainly used for maritime search and rescue (SAR) and anti-submarine warfare. The HAS.5 version was developed in the 1980s, upgrading earlier variants with modern avionics and submarine detection systems. These helicopters took part in Royal Navy operations in the Falklands, the Persian Gulf, as well as in humanitarian and rescue missions until their retirement from active service.

Why choose this product?
Eduard FE1395 is perfectly matched to the Airfix Sea King HAS.5 1/48 model, offering components that radically improve the final appearance of the model by adding realistic textures and details unavailable in the base kit. It is an ideal choice for intermediate and advanced modelers who value perfect detailing and authentic finishes.
We recommend this set for difficulty levels 3-4/5 – it requires precision, but the final results are spectacular.

By choosing Eduard FE1395, you invest in exceptional realism and durable detail reproduction, making your Sea King HAS.5 look incredibly authentic and professional at any show or on any collector’s shelf.