1:48 Wessex UH.5

An injection-molded plastic kit of the Westland Wessex UH.5 in 1:48 scale from Italeri — the British multi-purpose helicopter famous from the Falklands War.

Scale1:48
Manufacturer Italeri
Product EAN8591111527200

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39.96 €
33.02 € without VAT
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Westland Wessex UH.5 (1:48, Italeri)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the British helicopter Westland Wessex UH.5 in 1:48 scale from Italeri. This kit from a newer tooling offers a rich interior, a detailed cockpit and a well detailed rotor, and it usually comes with small photo-etched parts. It is a classic injection-molded model that calls for ordinary modeling skills. Check the exact package contents against the particular item.

The real subject

The Westland Wessex was a British multi-purpose helicopter built under license from the American Sikorsky S-58, but with a British turbine powerplant. You will recognize it easily by its high-set cockpit. The Wessex proved itself in the tactical transport of troops, ammunition and supplies; among other places it was used during the Falklands War in the South Atlantic in 1982. The helicopter served with the British armed forces for many years in a range of roles.

Building and painting tips

Cut the parts from the sprues and glue them with liquid modeling cement for plastic, and attach the fine photo-etch with cyanoacrylate. Paint and highlight the rich cabin interior before you close the fuselage, and mask the glazing during spraying. Apply a primer, put the paints on with an airbrush, place the decals over a gloss coat and bring out the panel lines with a wash. Attach the rotor blades at the end of the build.

Who the model is for

  • Collectors of British helicopters
  • Those interested in equipment from the Falklands War
  • Modelers with experience of building helicopters in 1:48
  • Lovers of richly detailed interiors

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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The Westland Wessex UH.5, a British multi-purpose helicopter built under license from the Sikorsky S-58 with a British turbine powerplant, used among other places during the Falklands War.

The newer Italeri tooling usually comes with small photo-etched parts for the finer details. Check the exact contents against the particular package.

It is an injection-molded model with a rich interior. A modeler with basic experience will manage it, and work with photo-etch and glazing masks will make the build more enjoyable.

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