{"product_id":"a04068-airfix-westland-wessex-hc-2-1-72-scale-kit","title":"A04068 Airfix Westland Wessex HC.2 1:72 Scale Kit","description":"A04068 Airfix Westland Wessex HC.2 1:72 Scale Kit  \u003cp\u003eMake 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?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Westland Wessex HC.2 was a licence-built turbine-powered development of the classic American Sikorski 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. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Wessex represented the pinnacle of rotary technology when introduced and could operate from, and into places that other aircraft couldn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Length - Without Packaging (cm) - 29.1\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Width - Without Packaging (cm) - 23.8\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? - 134\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eItem Scale - 1:72 Scale\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eLicense - The (Westland Wessex) 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.\u003cbr\u003eContents - Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.\u003cbr\u003eFinish - Plastic\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Scheme options - 3\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level - 1\u003cbr\u003eFlying Hours - 3\u003cbr\u003eRotorspan (mm) - 238\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56356010983804,"sku":"A04068","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/3048\/7164\/files\/A04068_20Airfix_20Westland.jpg?v=1786092386","url":"https:\/\/www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com\/products\/a04068-airfix-westland-wessex-hc-2-1-72-scale-kit","provider":"Kernow Model Rail Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}