{"product_id":"4545782097863","title":"1\/72 US Navy Minesweeping\/Transport Helicopter MH-53E Sea Dragon HM-14 Vanguard Chimera 2017","description":"■Product Description\u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■A 1\/72 scale model of the MH-53E mine-sweeping helicopter operated by the US Navy's HM-14 Vanguard.\u003cbr\u003e■A set of Italeri plastic parts, Italian Cartograf decals, Platz original Japanese instructions, and packaging.\u003cbr\u003e■Decals reproduce the chimera illustrations painted on the sponsons.\u003cbr\u003e■Includes a masking sheet for convenient painting of the wind frames.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e●A model with eye-catching chimera markings even in 1\/72 scale!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the actual aircraft\u003cbr\u003eThe CH-53E Super Stallion is a large helicopter developed by Sikorsky of the United States for the US Marine Corps and Navy. The Super Stallion was developed as a large transport helicopter, but the MH-53E Sea Dragon, which incorporates mine-sweeping equipment, was born as a variation type. Visually, it is characterized by the large sponsons equipped on both sides of the fuselage, which are also used as fuel tanks, making it possible to carry out mine-sweeping operations for long periods of time. The aircraft is powered by three T64GE-416\/419 turboprop engines. Development began in 1980, and the aircraft made its first flight in 1981. It is also used by the U.S. Navy's HM-14 Vanguard, a helicopter mine countermeasures squadron established in 1978. It played an active role in disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Maria, a major hurricane that struck the Caribbean in 2017. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the model\u003cbr\u003eThis is an easy-to-assemble kit from the Italian manufacturer Italeri, with clear Japanese instructions, making it a convenient, safe, and enjoyable kit to build. \u003cbr\u003eThis kit models an aircraft belonging to the U.S. Navy's HM-14 Vanguard, a mine countermeasures squadron, which played an active role in disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Maria, which caused significant damage in the Caribbean in 2017. The chimera illustration painted on the sponson is also faithfully reproduced with decals. Of course, the aircraft is a 1\/72 scale reproduction of the MH-53E Sea Dragon. The powerful-looking aircraft is accurately represented by a left-right split design. The interior of the aircraft, including the floor panels, is also modeled. \u003cbr\u003eIn addition, the mine-sweeping equipment unique to mine-sweeping helicopters is also faithfully reproduced. Furthermore, each rotor blade is a separate part, and the rotor base is also mechanically reproduced. Also, as with other kits in the Platz\/Italeri series, this kit also includes masking sheets that are convenient for painting window frames and other details. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n ■Product Specifications\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Manufacturer: Platz\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Item No: TPA-39\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Size: Approximately 418mm in length\u003cbr\u003e\r\n Scale: 1\/72\u003cbr\u003e\r\n JAN: 4545782097863\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"platz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46408966176926,"sku":"4545782097863","price":52.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/7620\/6750\/files\/4545782097863.jpg?v=1768610276","url":"https:\/\/tsurumai-hobby.com\/products\/4545782097863","provider":"TSURUMAI HOBBY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}