Airfix Westland Wessex HC.2 1/72 Helicopter Model Kit - A04068

The Airfix Westland Wessex HC.2 1/72 scale model kit reproduces this iconic Cold War helicopter in a detailed plastic version. Reference A04068 comprises 134 parts and allows for an accessible build, described by the manufacturer as level 1 .

This kit contains a plastic model kit , assembly instructions , a painting guide , and a decal sheet . The manufacturer also indicates three decal options , allowing for the representation of different aircraft operated by the Royal Air Force and the Uruguayan Navy.

• Brand: Airfix
• Reference: A04068
• Type: Plastic model helicopter
• Model: Westland Wessex HC.2
• Scale: 1/72
• Number of pieces: 134
• Level: Skill Level 1
• Number of decorations: 3
• Rotor span: 238 mm
• Length: 29.1 cm
• Width: 23.8 cm
• Material: plastic
• Manufacturer reference: A04068

Decorations included:

• No.2 Flying Training School, Royal Air Force Shawbury, England, 1995
• Armada Nacional del Uruguay, Aeronaval Base No.2, Uruguay, 2000
• No.28 Squadron, Royal Air Force Sek Kong, Hong Kong, 1978

The Westland Wessex HC.2 is presented by Airfix as a turbine-powered version built under license from the Sikorsky S-58. Used for various missions, it notably served in transport, ground support, air evacuations and rescue operations.

This Airfix A04068 model is an interesting choice for fans of 1/72 scale military helicopter models, as well as for collectors of Airfix Cold War period items.