Airfix 1/72 Scale Westland Wessex HC.2 Model Kit

Airfix 1/72 Scale Westland Wessex HC.2 Model Kit

Make the powerful Westland Wessex HC.2 your first model build, and you'll be well on your way to hobby satisfaction. This 1/72 scale kit has 134 pieces to assemble and three scheme options - will you model the Westland Wessex HC.2 of the No.2 Flying Training School, the Armada Nacional del Uruguay, or the Royal Air Force Sek Kong?

HISTORY:

The Westland Wessex HC.2 was a licence-built turbine-powered development of the classic American Sikorsky S-58 ‘Choctaw’ helicopter, one of the world’s first truly capable helicopters, which established these aircraft as essential for a host of military and civilian applications. 

The continuation of an existing arrangement between Sikorsky and Westland, the Wessex was initially developed for the Royal Navy in the anti-submarine and utility roles, but was further developed as the HC.2 for the Royal Air Force, entering service in 1962, a year later than the Navy machines. 

In RAF service, these powerful helicopters performed several roles, including troop and supply transportation, ground support and air evacuation duties. However, it was their use as Air Sea Rescue helicopters which made these some of the highest-profile aircraft in service at that time. 

The Wessex represented the pinnacle of rotary technology when introduced and could operate from and into places that other aircraft couldn’t.

MODEL KIT SPECIFICATIONS:

• Scale: 1/72
• Length: 29.1cm
• Width: 23.8cm
• Number of parts: 134

Please note: This is a plastic model assembly kit. Paint and glue are required to complete this kit. These are not included but are available separately.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83)

Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.