Barcode: 0 89195 85113 0
Case Pack: 20 Kits
Box Size: 9.6" x 15" x 2.4"
Features:
- SH-3G Sea King USN Transporter rendered with stunning detail
- Newly reproduced sonobuoy cover
- Fitted door for sonobouy on belly of Sea King fuselage
- Wind wipers molded on cockpit
- Cockpit glazing made from crystal-clear parts
- 5-blades tail rotor realistically produced
- Detailed landing gear and buoyancy sponsons
- Authentic rotor w/intricate detail
- Slightly curved rotor blades reproduced
- One-piece fuselage reproduced w/intricate details
- Strengthened landing gear realistically portrayed
- Realistic steps included
- Realistic pilots' seats included
The subject of Dragon's latest 1/72 scale plastic kit is a delightful model
of the American-designed Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King helicopter. Originally, the
twin-engine SH-3 Sea King was used primarily in the role of anti-submarine warfare
(ASW) by the US Navy (USN). It was also the first amphibious helicopter in the
world and it entered USN service in 1961. Various modifications occurred in
its lifespan, with a total of 105 SH-3A and SH-3D craft being converted into
the versatile SH-3G. The latter was a cargo, utility and transport helicopter
used by the USN. In the 1990s the SH-3 Sea King was replaced by the SH-60 Seahawk
in the USN.
This 1/72 scale Dragon plastic model is well designed and cleverly engineered
to induce maximum modeling enjoyment. The fuselage is correctly proportioned
and it's furnished with a full level of detail both inside and outside. It has
a new part to plug the gap where the sonar was originally located. The foldable
rotor blades are made to true scale thickness too. With appropriate Cartograf
decal markings for several USN squadrons available, this SH-3G is ready to lift
off in service of the navy!
