Barcode: 0 89195 85111 6
Case Pack: 20 pieces per master carton
Box Size: 9.6" x 15" x 2.4"
Features:
- Newly designed S-61A rendered w/stunning detail
- Windshield molded on cockpit
- Cockpit glazing realistically presented w/crystal-clear parts
- Rearview mirrors molded on cockpit
- Detailed landing gear and buoyancy sponsons
- 5-blade tail rotor realistically
- Separate parts accurately forming authentic rotor system
- Realistic steps included
- Slightly curved rotor blades reproduced
- Authentic rotor system w/incredible detail
- Fitted door for sonobuoy on belly of S-61A fuselage
- Sonobuoy cover reproduced
- Strengthened landing gear realistically portrayed
- New Spotlight w/astonishing detail
- Curved crystal-clear parts produced
- Realistic pilots' seats included
- One-piece fuselage reproduced w/intricate details
Earlier, Cyber-Hobby released a delightful 1/72 scale plastic kit of the American-designed
Sikorsky SH-3D Sea King helicopter. Initially, this twin-engine SH-3 Sea King
was used primarily for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) by the US Navy. It was also
the first amphibious helicopter in the world. Many other nations adopted the
Sea King design, including Japan, where it was license-produced by Mitsubishi.
Indeed, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) widely used the Sea King
as an ASW platform. Some 18 S-61A Sea Kings were used in search-and-rescue (SAR)
roles too. Sometimes these were deployed to Antarctica aboard naval icebreakers
such as Shirase. Japan maintains the Asuka, Mizuho, Showa and Dome Fuji Stations
in Antarctica, and the JMSDF is responsible for Japan's Antarctica Observation
activities.
Cyber-Hobby is expanding the popular Sea King family by providing a kit of
an S-61A in Antarctica Observation service with the JMSDF. The kit is well designed
and cleverly engineered, and it incorporates all the updates necessary for this
Japanese version. For example, four brand new mirrors are installed on the front
of the cabin to aid the pilot's view. The two halves of the fuselage have also
been updated to include appropriate new side windows. Another special Japanese
addition is a searchlight mounted on the side of the body. The cabin doors can
be displayed open if wished, allowing a tantalizing view of the helicopter's
interior. With appropriate Cartograf decal markings and a suitable paint scheme,
this S-61A variant of the Sea King is ready for action in the frigid climes
of Antarctica!
