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Airfix Helicopters
Airfix Helicopters - Gift Sets
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Airfix - Westland Sea King HAR.5 - 1:72 (A50113)
The Fleet Air Arm also provide Search and
Rescue cover to large sections of the United Kingdom
coastline, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, typically
at 15 minutes notice. Based at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall
and Prestwick in Scotland, Royal Navy helicopters are
constantly available and fly missions that are as varied
as they are far-reaching.
(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L236 W262 |
| Number of Parts: 105 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level 2 |
Flying Hours 2 |
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Airfix - Westland Gazelle Set 1:72 (A50084)
The Gazelle was built
under license by Westland for the
British Army and Royal Navy. They
entered service in 1973 in the training
role, and later as a light
observation/liaison helicopter for the
Army.
(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L135 W130 |
| Number of Parts: 40 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level 1 |
Flying Hours 1 |
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Airfix / Italeri Helicopters Kits - 1:72
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Airfix - Westland Sea King AEW.Mk2
/ ASaC.Mk7 - 1:72 (A04048)
The Westland Sea King is a British-made
version of the Sikorsky S-61/S-3 and is in operation by
the RAF, Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
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Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L236 W262 |
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Number of Parts: 105 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
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Skill Level 2 |
Flying Hours 2 |
Paints Required but
not included: 11, 24, 26, 27, 29, 33, 34, 61, 84,
85, 86, 165, 164
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Airfix - Westland Sea King (RAF
Rescue) 1:72 (A03043)
(Pre-order 2013)
A dedicated search and rescue (SAR) version, the HAR3,
was developed for the RAF Search and Rescue Force. The
type entered service in 1978 to replace the Westland
Whirlwind HAR.10. A 16th helicopter was ordered shortly
after, and following the Falklands War of 1982, three
more examples were purchased.
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L236mm x
W262mm |
| Number of Parts: 90 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 2 |
Flying Hours: 1 |
Paints required but not included: TBA Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Italeri - AugustaWestland Merlin
HC.3 - 1:72 (No. 1316)
The Merlin HC3 helicopter is a transport and assault
model developed on behalf of the Royal Air Force and
based on the anti-submarine aircraft in service with the
Italian and British Navies. This version, which is fully
equipped with reinforced landing gear and sensors for
navigation and self-defense purposes, is capable of
carrying a full infantry squad. Other versions of this
helicopter, which possesses a large load capacity while
giving optimum performance, have been exported to the
air forces of other nations for the role of search and
rescue, in addition to their main task of transporting
troops. Since entering into service in 2001, the Merlin
has been used by the RAF to support troops engaged in
operations in Bosnia, Iraq and now in Afghanistan.
1) RAF, 28th Sqn, Balkans, 2004
2) RAF, 78th Sqn,
Afganistan, 2009
| Model Scale; 1:72 |
Dimensions (mm); L316 |
| Number of Parts: 135 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 3 |
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Paints required but not included: TBA Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Airfix Helicopter Kits 1:48
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Airfix - Westland Lynx Army AH-7 - 1:48 (A09101)
The Lynx is one of the world's most
manoeuvrable helicopters. Able to perform tricks and
stunts, the Lynx is perfectly suited to its role with
the Blue Eagles, the AAC's helicopter display team.
Today the Army operates the Lynx as a light
reconnaissance and scout helicopter with additional
offensive capability.
| Model Scale; 1:48 |
Dimensions (mm); L316 W265 |
| Number of Parts: 233 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 4 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Paints
Required but not included:11, 24, 25, 31, 33, 60, 53, 64, 78, 87, 105, 165, 164, 163
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Airfix - Westland Lynx Navy HMA8 / Super Lynx - 1:48 (A10107)
Designed to operate from frigates,
destroyers as well as larger surface craft, the Lynx MK8
is the Navy's current ASW patrol helicopter. The very
prominent nose modification incorporating the Sea Spray
radar and the Sea Owl thermal imager along with the new
BERP rotor blades.
| Model Scale; 1:48 |
Dimensions (mm); L270 W175 |
| Number of Parts: 331 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 4 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Paints
Required but not included: 11, 25, 33, 69, 60, 53, 64, 65, 78, 79, 87, 130, 174, 120, 131, 150, 159, 125, 167, 163
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Airfix - Westland Lynx HMA.8 Gift Set - 1:48 (A50112)
The Westland Lynx HMA.8 is a "Super
Lynx" anti-submarine warfare helicopter equipped with
the Sea Skua anti-ship missile built by AgustaWestland
for the Royal Navy.
It carries a Forward Looking
Infra Red (FLIR) system enabling flight at night and in
poor weather conditions.
Contents: Model Kit,
8 x Acrylic Paints, Glue, 2 x Brushes
(This Gift set
includes paints, brushes and glue)
| Model Scale; 1:48 |
Dimensions (mm); L317 W266 |
| Number of Parts: 257 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: TBA |
Flying Hours: TBA |
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Airfix - AugustaWestland Merlin - 1:48 (A14101)
The Merlin is an all weather
multi-role helicopter that can be used in both strategic
and operational roles. It is currently serving in
Afghanistan where it is proving to be a valuable asset
carrying a wide range of cargo, from general stores
inside its fuselage to larger under slung loads such as
land rovers and artillery pieces.
| Model Scale; 1:48 |
Dimensions (mm); L475 x W387 |
| Number of Parts: 335 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 3 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Paints
Required but not included: 11,
12, 16, 18, 19, 33, 70, 53, 64, 54, 55, 56, 74, 79, 85,
86, 130, 116, 127, 163, 196
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Airfix - British Forces - Helicopter Support
Gift Set - 1:48 (A50122)
British land forces use helicopters
a great deal for moving over hostile territory not
suited for ground based vehicles. The Lynx enables fast
access to areas not easily reached by other means,
giving the troops maximum protection and support. This
set contains both a Lynx and troops to put together and
build a typical scenario.
Contents: 8 x Figures, Army Lynx AH-7, Paints,
Glue
(This Gift set
includes paints, brushes and glue)
| Model Scale; 1:48 |
Dimensions (mm); Lynx L316 x W265 |
Number of Parts:
8 Figures (61 parts); Lynx 233 |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 4 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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Airfix - British Forces - Patrol and Helicopter Support Group Gift Set - 1:48 (A50123)
The best combination for the troops on the ground is to
combine both land-based and air support in operations.
This terrific set contains a Lynx, Land Rover and Troops
to enable a fantastic diorama model to be built. More
subjects coming soon..
Contents: 8 x Figures, Army Lynx AH-7, Land Rover, Paints, Glue, Brushes
(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)
| Model Scale; 1:48 |
Dimensions (mm); TBA |
| Number of Parts: TBA |
Requires Painting: Yes |
| Skill Level: 4 |
Flying Hours: 4 |
Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+ |
Price: £
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