Bristol 171 Sycamore Mk.52/Mk.14/HR14 Scale 1:48 AMP 48010 Plastic Model Helicopter Kit

Bristol 171 Sycamore helicopter plastic model kit in 1:48 scale represents a family of early British helicopters developed and operated during the early Cold War period.

The Bristol Sycamore was the first British-designed helicopter to enter widespread military service. The type was produced in several variants, including the Mk.14 and HR.14 for the Royal Air Force, primarily used for search and rescue, training, and utility roles, as well as the Mk.52 civil variant operated by civilian organizations.

Bristol 171 Sycamore – Military and Civil Helicopter Variants

The HR.14 designation was applied to dedicated RAF rescue helicopters, while the Mk.14 served in general military roles. The Mk.52 represented a civil adaptation of the Sycamore design, illustrating the transition of early helicopter technology from military to civilian applications during the Early Cold War era.

This plastic model kit by AMP accurately depicts the Bristol 171 Sycamore in Mk.52, Mk.14, and HR.14 configurations. The model belongs to the Helicopter Model Kits category and is produced in 1:48 scale, a popular scale for detailed historical helicopter subjects.

Kit contents:

• Plastic sprues with helicopter parts
• Transparent canopy parts
• Decal sheet
• Painting and marking guide
• Assembly instructions

Paints and glue are not included.

Model Kit Specifications

• Manufacturer: AMP
• Scale: 1:48
• Model (SKU): AMP 48010
• Type: Helicopter Model Kit
• Helicopter: Bristol 171 Sycamore
• Variants: Mk.52 / Mk.14 / HR.14
• Roles: Utility, training, search and rescue
• Operators: Royal Air Force / Civil operators
• Subject country: United Kingdom
• Period: Early Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.