ICM Phu Bai Combat Base 1968 Model Kit HC-ICM53056

The ICM Phu Bai Combat Base 1968 model kit, part number HC-ICM53056, is a 1:35 scale plastic model depicting a CH-54A heavy helicopter carrying an M-121 high explosive bomb at a Vietnam airfield. The scene represents Phu Bai Air Base, also known as Camp Hochmuth, in 1968. This central Vietnamese base began operating for the US Armed Forces in 1963 as a communications radio station before becoming a base for Marines, paratroopers and special operations forces.

The model portrays the helicopter in action as a bomb carrier, with pilots, technicians and sections of M8A1 steel airfield pavement included to create the setting. The M-121 bomb is shown with the extended nose fuze used for detonation above ground, a modification associated with clearing forest for helicopter landing sites. Phu Bai remained in operation despite frequent Viet Cong attacks until the end of 1972.

Scene Contents

• CH-54A helicopter and M-121 bomb
• Pilot and technician figures
• M8A1 airfield pavement slabs
• Decals for the helicopter and bomb

The kit contains 48 parts across detailed plastic sprues, with assembly instructions provided to guide construction. Decals add markings to the helicopter and bomb, while the figures and equipment elements help convey the working airbase scene.

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of parts: 48
• Length: 774 mm
• Width: 225 mm
• Box size: 525 x 263 x 56 mm