Airfix / Italeri / Revell Helicopters Plastic Kits

Italeri - AH-64D Apache Longbow - 1:72 (No. 80)

The AH-64 APACHE is, without doubt the most powerful combat helicopter in service to-day: thanks to its highly sophisticated electronic equipment and its sensors to allow all-weather and night missions, and furthermore built with a robust cabin which gives excellent protection to its crew, this great and menacing chopper has no rival in its category. This new version is equipped with radar-guided missiles, which enables the weapons systems use without clear vision.

Paints required but not included: 155, 33, Gun Metal Metalizer

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Italeri - UH - 60 / MH - 60 Black Hawk - 1:48 (No. 2706)

The Black Hawk is the Army’s front-line utility helicopter used for air assault, air cavalry and aeromedicals evacuation units. It is designed to carry 11 combat-loaded air assault troops and it is capable of moving a 105 mm. Howitzer and 30 rounds of ammunition. First deployed in 1978, the Black Hawk’s advanced technology makes it easy to maintain in the field. The Black Hawk has performed admirably in a variety of missions, including air assault, air cavalry and aeromedicals evacuations, including Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. In addition, modified Black Hawks operate as special operations platforms.

Paints required but not included: ● Flat Olive Drab 4315AP, ● Flat Black 4768AP, ● Flat Gun Metal 4681AP.

Manufacturers Age Restriction: 8 Years+

Airfix - Westland Sea King HC.4 - 1:72 (A04056)

Operated by the Royal Navy, one of the most extensively modified versions of the Westland Sea King is the Westland Commando HC4. First flying on 26 September 1979, this high capacity, iconic aircraft was used extensively for British operations in both Gulf Wars, The Falklands and Afghanistan.

Paints Required but not included: 14, 18, 33, 34, 53, 60, 64, 85, 86, 96, 127, 164, 165

Airfix - Westland Sea King HAS.3 - 1:72 (A04063)

As one of the highest profile aircraft in Royal Air Force history, the Westland Sea King HAS.3 served in the Search and Rescue role for almost 38 years, saving countless lives over this period and earning the admiration of a grateful British public. Possessing impressive endurance and all-weather flying capability, the stable and reliable Sea King allowed crews to carry out rescue missions in some of the most challenging flying conditions imaginable.

Schemes 1: 78 Squadron RAF Mount Pleasant Falkland Islands Jan 1991
Schemes 2: Sea King Mk.43 330 Squadron Royal Norwegian Air Force 1996

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme 1) 24, 33, 34, 53, 60, 64, 69, 85, 96, 164, 165 (Scheme 2) 33, 53, 60, 64, 69, 85, 96, 130, 164, 165, 209

Airfix - Westland Sea King HAR.3 Gift Set - 1:72 (A55307B)

Product Code: A55307B

Held in extremely high regard by the British public, the distinctive yellow Search and Rescue Sea King HAR.3 helicopters of the Royal Air Force always seemed to be on hand when help was needed most. Many sailors, climbers and holidaymakers owe their lives to the highly capable SAR crews of the RAF, who were ready to save lives at any time of day, or night and in all weather conditions.

(This Gift set includes paints, brushes and glue)

Airfix - Westland Sea King HC.4 - 1:72

Product Code: A04056A

(Pre-Order Due Summer 2024)

Well-suited for amphibious warfare and the tactical insertion of ground troops, the 'Commando' was an important variant of the Sea King. It was initially proposed as a tactical transport for the Egyptian Air Force, for which the amphibious capability of earlier Sea Kings was not required, and so the side floats were deleted. With folding rotors and tail, the Commando entered service with the Royal Navy as the Sea King HC.4.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Westland Whirlwind Helicopter - 1:72

Product Code: A02056V

As helicopter technology continued to advance apace following the end of the Second World War, named the Whirlwind, the first British build prototype flew in August 1953, with the type going on to enter Royal Navy service in July 1954. 

Paints Required but not included: 2, 11, 22, 24, 27, 33, 53, 61, 85, 130, 171

Airfix - Boeing Chinook HC.1 - 1:72

Product Code: A06023

(Pre-Order Due Spring 2024)

An aircraft which possibly underlines the capabilities of the modern helicopter more effectively than any other type, the mighty Boeing CH-47 Chinook has already been in military service for over sixty years and shows no sign of disappearing from world skies any time soon.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Revell - Bell AH-1G Cobra - 1:72 (04956)

Since entering service in 1978 the UH-60A has become the main transport helicopter of the US Army. The Black Hawk is a very battle-worthy helicopter. Almost the entire helicopter is able to absorb small arms fire up to 7.62 mm calibre without catastrophic failure. Its spacious cabin offers space for 11 fully equipped soldiers. On its stub wings it can carry either additional fuel tanks or weapons systems such as the Hellfire anti-tank missile. The versatility of the UH-60 has been proven in almost all foreign deployments of the US Army in recent decades.

Paints required but not included: (Revell) Main: 5, 8, 9, 15, 36, 46, 56, 75, 76, 99, (Humbrol) Main: 34, 22, 33, 24, 60, 86, 24, 64, N/A, 56

Airfix - Bristol 192 Belvedere - 1:72

Product Code: A03002V

(Pre-Order Due Summer 2024)

A significant post-war achievement for Britain's aviation industry, the Bristol Belvedere was a highly capable, tandem-rotor, heavy-lift helicopter which underlined the versatility of modern rotorcraft. Featuring true twin-engine redundancy, the Belvedere could operate safely on just a single engine if required. Surprisingly, only 26 of these helicopters were produced.

Paints required but not included: TBA

Airfix - Fairey Rotodyne - 1:72

Product Code: A04002V

Airfix Fairey Rotodyne - 1:72. Arguably one of the most visually spectacular products of the post-war British aviation industry, thanks to its jet powered main rotor tips which operated during vertical take-off and landing. The distinctive Fairey Rotodyne was a revolutionary large gyroplane which held great promise for worldwide inter-city medium air travel.

Paints Required but not included: 11, 14, 22, 25, 27, 33, 34, 53, 56, 61, 64, 85

Airfix - Westland Navy Lynx Mk.88A/HMA.8/Mk.90B - 1:48

Product Code: A10107A

Serving both land-based and ship-based army and naval variants, the Westland Lynx performs well in a range of missions. Since 1977, the Lynx has been improved and upgraded – with the Mk8 joining the Royal Navy in the early 1990s. The multi role helicopter proved to perform well in the anti-submarine role, search and rescue, as well as anti-piracy operations.

Scheme A: Westland Lynx HMA 8 No.815 Naval Air Squadron, HMS Portland, Royal Navy, Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton, Somerset, England, 2017.

Scheme B: Westland Lynx MK.88A Marinefliegergeschwader 3 "Graf Zeppelin", Germany, 2018

Scheme C: Westland Lynx MK.90B Sovaernets Helikopterjeneste (Danish Navy Air Squadron), 2013

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme A) 11, 25, 33, 56, 60, 64, 69, 93, 163, 174 (Scheme B) 11, 25, 33, 56, 60, 64, 69, 163, 174 (Scheme C) 11, 15, 25, 33, 56, 60, 64, 69, 163, 174

Airfix -  Westland Sea King HAS.1/HAS.2/HAS.5/HU.5 - 1:48

Product Code: A11006

King of land, sea, and sky, we introduce the newly tooled 1:48 Westland Sea King HAS.1/HAS.5/HU.5, the most complete Sea King kit ever released with 348 pieces. With its captivating narrative, this kit portrays the evolution of a single aircraft, from its inaugural flight to its current livery, rendering it truly one-of-a-kind. The newly designed Westland Sea King boasts an intricately detailed exterior, featuring a fully riveted external skin and overlapping panels. Its interior is equally detailed, showcasing raised cockpit elements and instrument surfaces, and three distinct cabin configurations tailored to each scheme.

Scheme A: Westland Sea King HAS.1 XV666, No.826 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose, Cornwall, England, 1970. (A)

Scheme B: Westland Sea King HAS.5 XV666, No.814 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Naval Station Culdrose, Cornwall, England, 1988. (B)

Scheme C: Westland Sea King HU.5 XV666, No.771 Naval Air Squadron, Royal Naval Station Culdrose, Cornwall, England, 1990. (C)

Paints Required but not included: (Scheme A) 177, 24, 27, 33, 35, 53, 56, 64, 69, 85, 130, 174, 191, 125, 164, (Scheme B) 11, 24, 27, 33, 53, 56, 64, 69, 85, 130, 174, 191, 28, 125, 164, 165 (Scheme C) 11, 24, 27, 33, 53, 56, 64, 69, 85, 130, 174, 191, 28, 125, 164, 165