1/35 Sikorsky S-64E Firefighting Helicopter
Brief description: The ICM 1/35 Sikorsky S-64E Firefighting Helicopter is a plastic model kit depicting the American S-64E Skycrane heavy helicopter in its firefighting variant, fitted with a water tank. The 559-piece kit allows you to build a large-scale model measuring 775 mm in length and 225 mm in wingspan. The pack contains decals for three variants of well-known Erickson Air-Crane aircraft — N154AC ‘Georgia Peach’ and N194AC ‘Delilah’ (two colour schemes) from the period after 2000. The pack does not contain the paints or adhesives required for assembly.
A detailed description: The Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane is one of the most distinctive designs in the world of heavy helicopters. It was developed as a civilian variant of the military CH-54 Tarhe and was designed from the outset with an emphasis on transporting heavy and bulky loads suspended beneath the fuselage. Its distinctive ‘skeletal’ design, with an open tail section and narrow fuselage, is no accident — it allows a wide variety of specialised modules and tanks to be suspended beneath the helicopter, making it a versatile workhorse. The S-64E variant has made a significant impact in the fire service, where helicopters equipped with large-capacity water tanks play a key role in tackling extensive forest and wildfires. It is individual helicopters, such as those named ‘Georgia Peach’ and ‘Delilah’, that have earned considerable popularity amongst aviation enthusiasts.
This ICM kit, in 1:35 scale, depicts the S-64E Skycrane in a firefighting configuration with a suspended water tank. With 559 parts, the model is one of the larger kits given its scale and subject matter — once assembled, it measures 775 mm in length and 225 mm in width, making it a striking centrepiece for any display cabinet. The included decals allow you to build three specific aircraft: N154AC ‘Georgia Peach’, and N194AC ‘Delilah’ in two colour schemes. All correspond to civilian service after the year 2000, a period when these helicopters were among the aircraft deployed for firefighting operations.
The 1:35 scale allows for faithful reproduction of details, whether it be the cockpit, the engine compartment, the rotor system or the distinctive water tank. Firefighting helicopters typically display significant operational wear and tear, including soot marks, paint scuffs and signs of intensive field use, which accurately reflect the demanding service of the real-life aircraft. The striking livery of the Erickson Air-Crane aircraft makes both the model itself and the chosen paint scheme stand out. The pack does not contain the paints or adhesives required for assembly.
| Category: | Helicopters |
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| EAN: | 4823044412150 |
| Scale: | 1/35 |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
| Period: | Present |