Italeri HO4S-3 HAS.7 H-19 Helicopter Kit 1:72

The Italeri HO4S-3 / HAS.7 / H-19 is a 1:72 scale aircraft model kit built around one of the first tactical transport helicopters developed by Sikorsky. Its front-mounted engine configuration gives the H-19 its unmistakable profile and reflects the layout that helped define this early rotary-wing design in service use. The detailed plastic kit draws on an airframe used for troop and material transport and later adapted for roles such as maritime patrol and medical evacuation. That wider service history gives the finished model strong context beyond a single paint scheme. The set covers 4 versions: Sikorsky HO4S-3, U.S. Coast Guard, GCB St. Petersburg, Florida, 1963; Sikorsky HRS-2, U.S. Marine Corps, HMR-161, Korea, 1953; Westland Whirlwind HAS.7, Royal Navy, 1960; and Sikorsky H-19, ALAT, Algeria, 1958. Rotor details, landing wheels, cabin glazing and the side fuselage layout all contribute to the characteristic look of this period helicopter. Figures are not included. On the bench, the different service markings open up distinct display directions, from high-visibility rescue colours to naval and military finishes. Once completed, the model suits aviation collections that focus on Korean War subjects, Coast Guard aircraft, early helicopter development or post-war naval aviation. This 14 Years+ kit offers a focused build centred on a helicopter with broad international service history.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.