Sikorsky H04S-3 - Modelling information

1/72nd Scale

Kits

• Italeri
  • Kit 1267: Sikorsky HO4S-3 (S55)
  • Kit 1215: UH19A Rescue Chicasaw (this is the type used by the Dutch Navy)
    • Building of a S-55 model by M. De Vreeze
    • At the website of IPMS Nederland you can find a review of the Italeri and Revell kits.
  • Kit 1206: Sikorsky H19B "Chickasaw" [Note that this type can't be used for Dutch version becuase of the tail]
• Revell
  • Set 04460: Sikorsky H-19A Chickasaw (same as Italeri kit 1206)

All kits mentioned above have de smaller (early) hoist. At sikorskyarchives you can find some nice photos of this type of hoist.

For the later applied version you have to built one by yourself or buy a Whitlybits conversion kit.

A model of a Sikorsky HO4S-3 in th delivery scheme.
The kit used is the Italeri/Revell kit; decals, except the roundels, are home made.

A model of a Sikorsky HO4S-3 in the last grey over sky colour scheme.
The kit used is the Revell kit, decals from the kit.

A model of a Sikorsky HO4S-3, kit used is the Italeri/Revell kit, built by Adri Kleijn.

A model of a Sikorsky HO4S-3, kit used is the Italeri/Revell kit, built by Adri Kleijn.

Building a model of a Sikorsky HO4-S3, by Peter Banis.

Modelling add-on

• Whirlybits
  • Set WBA72015: RAF/RN Style Winch voor Westland Whirlwind (Revell/Italeri)
  • Set WBA72011: Winch voor H19 (Revell/Italeri)
  • Set WBA72012: White Metal front legs for H19 (Revell/Italeri)
  • Set WBA72005: Blanking plate for underside of Italeri/Revell H19 (Revell/Italeri)
  • Set WBA72067: Sikorsky S55C (Royal Danish AF)
• Eduard
  • Set E72-363: Detailset S55/H19 (Revell)

Decals

• Dutch Decal
  • Set 72034: Decalset voor verschillende toestellen waaronder Sikorsky S.58

1/48th Scale

Kits

• Revell
  • Kit 4410: Sikorsky S-55 Sabena
  • Kit 4433: H-19 USAF Sikorsky Rescue Helicopter

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