ICM Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane 1:35 Model Kit HC-ICM53058

The ICM Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane 1:35 scale plastic model kit, part number HC-ICM53058, is a detailed representation of the civilian heavy-lift helicopter. The S-64E was developed as the civilian version of the CH-54A Tarhe, a twin-engine military helicopter used to transport heavy cargo during the Vietnam War. Its distinctive design is represented through the kit's fuselage, landing gear, transmission elements and six-blade rotor.

The original aircraft was built for demanding lifting work, including rescue operations, firefighting, construction, heavy cargo transport and timber harvesting. Its three-seat crew cabin has two side-by-side pilot positions and a separate operator's seat facing backwards through 180 degrees. This arrangement allowed the operator to monitor cargo through the transparent rear wall during loading operations. The model captures the unusual form and proportions of this aircraft, including its all-metal fuselage and distinctive cabin layout.

Model Features

The kit contains 522 plastic parts for assembly at 1:35 scale and includes detailed instructions to guide construction. The sprues reproduce the helicopter's structure and external details, while the decal sheet provides two marking options. Most S-64 aircraft carried individual names on the nose, adding scope for different display approaches according to the selected markings.

The S-64E also has an interesting aviation history, with records associated with horizontal flight altitude and climb rates. As a display model, its long fuselage, broad rotor span and visible lifting equipment create a distinctive subject for aircraft modellers interested in unusual civil aviation designs.

Specifications

• Scale: 1:35
• Number of parts: 522
• Model length: 775 mm
• Model width: 225 mm
• Decal options: 2
• Box dimensions: 410 x 260 x 55 mm