Revell 04899 Sea King Mk.41 45 years SAR (1/72) – Plastic helicopter model kit

Revell 04899 Sea King Mk.41 45 years SAR in 1:72 scale is a unique plastic model kit created to honor the 45th anniversary of service of the legendary SAR (Search and Rescue) maritime rescue helicopter in the colors of the German Navy (Marineflieger). This model is a faithful miniature of the authentic Westland Sea King Mk.41 helicopter used by Germany since the late 1970s. Developed based on a British design, the Sea King Mk.41 has been a cornerstone of aerial rescue operations and support for military and civilian units on the waters of the Baltic Sea and North Sea from the Cold War era up to the present day.

The Revell Sea King Mk.41 model is made from high-quality, durable plastic with attention to the finest details. The anniversary edition offers the option of creating a special SAR commemorative livery, marking 45 years of operational service for this machine. The kit includes finely detailed fuselage panels, a detailed landing gear, realistic rotors, and clear cockpit glazing. The model does not include photo-etched parts or metal barrels, but features highly accurate plastic detail structures.

• Scale: 1:72
• Country of use: Germany (Bundesmarine/Marineflieger)
• Historical period: Cold War, modern era; helicopter in service from 1975 to the present day
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Glue and paints not included (to be purchased separately)
• Detailed assembly instructions
• SAR commemorative paint scheme options
• Number of parts: over 160 elements
• Finished model dimensions: length approx. 34.5 cm, main rotor span 38.2 cm
• Recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers

We particularly recommend the Revell 04899 Sea King Mk.41 45 years SAR model to military aviation enthusiasts, helicopter model collectors, and those passionate about maritime rescue and the history of the Bundesmarine. The assembly difficulty is rated at 3 out of 5, due to the large number of parts and the presence of complex cockpit and landing gear details. It's an excellent choice for those wishing to expand their collection with a model that faithfully represents the most important German SAR helicopter, a symbol of the professionalism and dedication of sea rescue services.