{"product_id":"airfix-1-48-scale-a11006-westland-sea-king-hc4","title":"Airfix 1\/48 Scale Westland Sea King HC4 - A11008","description":"\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section section--default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr u-mv0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section section--default\" id=\"schemes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading--3\"\u003eSchemes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cform action=\"https:\/\/uk.airfix.com\/products\/post\" class=\"form island u-mb-double\" data-action=\"post\" data-behaviour=\"form-post\" data-endpoint=\"\/api\/cart\/add?langPath=airfix-uk\" data-error-message=\"Please check if you've entered everything correctly\" data-enabled=\"true\" novalidate=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/1617\/2984\/2532\/A11008--SCH_A.jpg\" alt=\"A11008  SCH A\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA11008 - Westland Sea King HC.4, ZA298 ‘King of the Junglies’, No.846 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, HMS Fearless, Operation ‘Corporate’, Falkland Islands, 1982. (A)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr u-mv\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"checkbox-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid u-mb0 grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--grow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"count-products\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--row-gap-10 grid--col-gap-10 grid--align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003cform action=\"https:\/\/uk.airfix.com\/products\/post\" class=\"form island u-mb-double\" data-action=\"post\" data-behaviour=\"form-post\" data-endpoint=\"\/api\/cart\/add?langPath=airfix-uk\" data-error-message=\"Please check if you've entered everything correctly\" data-enabled=\"true\" novalidate=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/2317\/2984\/2530\/A11008--SCH_B.jpg\" alt=\"A11008  SCH B\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA11008 - Westland Sea King HC.4, ZA312, No.845 Naval Air Squadron, Operation ‘Granby’\/Desert Storm, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, King Khalid Military City, Saudi Arabia, January-February 1991. (B)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr u-mv\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"checkbox-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid u-mb0 grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--grow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"count-products\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--row-gap-10 grid--col-gap-10 grid--align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003cform action=\"https:\/\/uk.airfix.com\/products\/post\" class=\"form island u-mb-double\" data-action=\"post\" data-behaviour=\"form-post\" data-endpoint=\"\/api\/cart\/add?langPath=airfix-uk\" data-error-message=\"Please check if you've entered everything correctly\" data-enabled=\"true\" novalidate=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/4817\/2984\/2529\/A11008--SCH_C.jpg\" alt=\"A11008  SCH C\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA11008 - Westland Sea King HC.4, ZD480, No.845 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, Croatia, 1995. (C)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hr u-mv\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"checkbox-toggle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid u-mb0 grid--row-gap-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item grid__item--grow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"count-products\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid grid--row-gap-10 grid--col-gap-10 grid--align-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\n\u003cform action=\"https:\/\/uk.airfix.com\/products\/post\" class=\"form island u-mb-double\" data-action=\"post\" data-behaviour=\"form-post\" data-endpoint=\"\/api\/cart\/add?langPath=airfix-uk\" data-error-message=\"Please check if you've entered everything correctly\" data-enabled=\"true\" novalidate=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d63oxfkn1m8sf.cloudfront.net\/1060x340\/v2\/3217\/2984\/2528\/A11008--SCH_D.jpg\" alt=\"A11008  SCH D\" class=\"media__img u-mb-30\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"heading--5 u-mb-half\"\u003eA11008 - Westland Sea King HC.4, ZF122, No.845 Naval Air Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, Royal Navy, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, 2013. 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