Dragon – 1/72 Scale – Sea King AEW.2 Falklands War 30th Anniversary Plastic Model Kit
The Falkland War occurred over 30 years ago, this kit depicts the rare airborne early warning AEW.2 helicopter. Combat in the Falklands War revealed an AEW gap in the capability of the Royal Navy (RN), and even while the conflict was under way, Westland began converting two Sea King HAS.2 helicopters in May 1982. After the crash development program, these two helicopters joined the replacement task force when it set sail in August although they were too late to participate in the actual fighting. The AEW.2s featured a Thorn-EMI ARI 5930/3 Searchwater radar mounted in an inflatable radome fitted to a swivel arm.
This new helicopter in 1/72 scale makes use of elements of the Cyber-Hobby HC.4, but it features a number of newly tooled parts in order to portray the AEW.2 version. One obvious example is the radar radome. The plastic model is well designed and cleverly engineered to induce maximum modeling enjoyment. The fuselage is correctly proportioned and the foldable rotor blades are made to true scale thickness too. With appropriate decal markings from Cartograf, this Sea King AEW.2 is ready to search for the approach of the enemy!
Features:
– New Sea King AEW.2 rendered w/stunning detail
– Windshield wipers molded on cockpit
– Cockpit glazing made from crystal-clear parts
– Detailed landing gear and buoyancy sponsons
– 5-blade tail rotor realistically produced
– Authentic rotor w/intricate details
– Details and fittings molded on belly of Sea King AEW.2 fuselage
– Radome for Searchwater radar attached to the fuselage on a swivel arm
– Realistic steps included
– One-piece fuselage reproduced w/intricate details
– Slightly curved rotor blades reproduced
– Realistic pilots’ seats included
– Strengthened landing gear realistically portrayed
Product Id: 5104
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