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Unopened Airfix Chinook HC.1 model kit box, 1/72 scale, 171 grey parts, decals for two schemes

Airfix

Airfix Boeing Chinook HC.1 Late Production 1/72 171 Parts

SKU CH-9P6F-JNFGT

1/72 scale Boeing Chinook HC.1 Late Production helicopter kit with 171 parts and two decal schemes

  • Product typeMilitary Vehicle
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • 1/72 scale delivers true-to-scale detail
  • 171 parts provide a detailed build experience
  • Two decal schemes allow authentic marking options
  • Light gray molded parts ready for custom paintwork
  • Officially licensed Boeing Chinook HC.1 late production replica

Level 3 Boeing Chinook HC.1 Model Kit

This 1/72 scale plastic kit reproduces the late-production Chinook HC.1 helicopter across 171 detailed parts. Two decal schemes are included so you can finish the model in either marking option. The box is officially licensed and arrives in manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Paint and cement are required to complete the build.

For collectors and modellers who enjoy twin-rotor

The kit suits hobbyists comfortable with Level 3 assembly complexity and happy to source their own adhesives and paints. Builders who want a display stand included should look elsewhere, as none is supplied. Anyone preferring a simpler, lower-part-count helicopter kit will find this one too involved.

171 parts in light-grey plastic

The parts count determines the detail level and build time you can expect. Assembled dimensions reach approximately 16.5 inches long by 9.8 inches wide. No stand, paint or cement comes in the box, so plan for those separately.

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Price $38.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 5,802 comparable items (median $29.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAirfix
Product typeMilitary Vehicle
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

How do I assemble the 171 parts and what step is most often missed?

Follow the instruction sequence; the most common oversight is dry-fitting each sub-assembly before applying cement so alignment stays true on the 1/72 scale.

What will need replacement after I finish the build?

The decal sheet for the two scheme options is single-use; keep spare hobby knives and fine sandpaper on hand for future touch-ups.

At what point does the 16.5-inch fuselage become difficult to handle during a long session?

Once the tandem rotors and cockpit section are joined, the model's length makes it awkward to hold without a cradle or temporary support.

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