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Unassembled steel sheets for Sikorsky S-97 Raider helicopter model kit, 58 parts, challenging difficulty

Metal Earth

Metal Earth Sikorsky S-97 Raider "United States Army" Steel Model Kit 58 Parts Challenging Difficulty

SKU CH-57D7-56P4X

A challenging 58-part steel model kit of the Sikorsky S-97 Raider attack helicopter with true-to-scale detail and landing gear

  • Product typeHelicopter
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • True-to-scale detail of the S-97 Raider attack helicopter
  • Officially licensed United States Army model kit
  • 58 precision steel parts assemble without glue or paint
  • Challenging difficulty level rewards experienced builders
  • Assembled dimensions approximately 4.92 x 4.45 x 1.69 inches

Sikorsky S-97 Raider Steel Model Kit

This Metal Earth kit reproduces the United States Army S-97 Raider attack helicopter in steel. It contains 58 parts and carries a challenging difficulty rating for experienced builders. The officially licensed model features true-to-scale detail including landing gear and the distinctive twin contra-rotating main rotors. No glue or paint is required for assembly.

Before ordering check your toolkit

Assembly requires tweezers or similar precision tools which are not included in the box. The model has no openings so interior detailing is not accessible during or after construction. Verify you have a suitable flat workspace for the small components and the approximate assembled footprint of 4.92 by 4.45 inches. Ensure you are comfortable following detailed instructions for a challenging build.

Collectors and advanced hobbyists

This kit suits adults who enjoy intricate metal model building and military aviation subjects. The challenging difficulty and 58-part count demand patience and fine motor skills. It is not intended for younger builders or those seeking a quick snap-together project. Buyers wanting a model with opening panels or interior detail should look elsewhere.

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Price $11.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 5,802 comparable items (median $29.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMetal Earth
Product typeHelicopter
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

Does the Sikorsky S-97 Raider kit include tweezers or glue, or do I need to buy them separately?

The kit contains 58 steel parts and requires no glue or paint. Tweezers or similar tools are recommended but are not included.

Is there an easier version of this Metal Earth helicopter kit available?

This model is offered at a Challenging difficulty level with 58 parts. Metal Earth produces other helicopter kits at different difficulty ratings if you prefer a simpler build.

Will the finished S-97 Raider model fit on a standard desk shelf?

Assembled dimensions are approximately 4.92 inches long, 4.45 inches wide and 1.69 inches high, making it compact enough for most display shelves.

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