{"product_id":"airfix-1-48-westland-sea-king-har-3-helicopter-scale-model-kit-a11012","title":"Airfix 1\/48 Westland Sea King HAR.4 Helicopter Scale Model Kit A11008","description":"\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--pattern-grey\" id=\"theModel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eProduct Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--60\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe newest version of Airfix's 1:48 scale Westland Sea King 2023 tooling brings notable improvements absent from the initial release. These enhancements include folding rotor blades and tail, an undercarriage without sponsons specific to the HC.4 variant, and updated interior components featuring a lengthened cabin and additional seating. The model provides options for open or closed doors, a GPMG machine gun mount, refined cockpit details, and additional antenna and countermeasures parts tailored for the HC.4's operational role, with 289 pieces to assemble a model with a 397mm wingspan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding rotor blades and tail for realistic storage configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndercarriage without sponsons specific to HC.4 variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated interior components with lengthened cabin and extra seats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen or closed door options to personalise your model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes GPMG machine gun mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced cockpit detail parts for greater authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional antenna and countermeasures parts for the HC.4's operational role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e289 pieces to construct this striking 1:48 scale model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HC.4 version of the Westland Sea King was a specialised variant used by the Royal Navy as a Commando troop transport and resupply helicopter, replacing the Wessex HU.5 helicopters. It was developed alongside similar models for the Egyptian and Qatari Air Forces. A total of 42 helicopters were constructed in this configuration, designed to be close to action areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout its 36-year service, the Junglie, as it was affectionately called, was deployed to various global conflict zones, demonstrating its capabilities from the Falklands War to the UK's operations in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZA298, known as 'King of the Junglies', was the longest-serving Sea King HC.4, participating in conflicts in the Falklands, Bosnia, Iraq, and most recently, Afghanistan over a span of more than 30 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Westland Sea King is a product of Leonardo UK Ltd, and all associated rights, including its name, are reserved. The models have been created with the permission and support of Leonardo MW Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--40\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"whatsInside\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--2-col grid--1-col@medium\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e46\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Height - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e10\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e39.7\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eHow many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e289\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eItem Scale\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e1:48 Scale\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eLicense line\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003eThe Westland Sea King is a product of Leonardo UK Ltd and all rights in it, including its name, are hereby reserved. The models have been produced with the permission and assistance of Leonardo MW Ltd.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"spec grid grid--2-col grid--2-col@small grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eContents (what's in the box) sets\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003ePlastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003ePlastic\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eNumber of Scheme options\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e4\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e4\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eFlying Hours\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e4\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt class=\"grid__item spec__title\"\u003eWingspan (mm)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd class=\"grid__item spec__description\"\u003e397\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tooltip u-mt-half u-dib\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55298911699285,"sku":"A11008","price":57.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/0804\/2069\/files\/s-l1600_aa727ede-cf19-4063-b2e5-eafce1aa5697.webp?v=1791708510","url":"https:\/\/the-gift-factory.co.uk\/products\/airfix-1-48-westland-sea-king-har-3-helicopter-scale-model-kit-a11012","provider":"The Gift factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}