Sikorsky HO3S-1 Scale 1:48 AMP 48001 Plastic Model Helicopter Kit

Sikorsky HO3S-1 helicopter plastic model kit in 1:48 scale represents an early U.S. military helicopter developed from the Sikorsky S-51 design.

The HO3S-1 was adopted by the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the late 1940s and early 1950s for utility, liaison, and search and rescue duties. It became one of the first helicopters to see widespread operational use aboard ships and at coastal bases.

Sikorsky HO3S-1 – Early Naval Utility Helicopter

During the early Cold War period, the HO3S-1 played an important role in establishing helicopter operations within naval aviation. Its use in rescue missions, transport, and general support helped demonstrate the value of rotary-wing aircraft in maritime environments.

This plastic model kit by AMP accurately depicts the Sikorsky HO3S-1 helicopter. The model belongs to the Helicopter Model Kits category and is produced in 1:48 scale, a popular scale for detailed rotary-wing aircraft models.

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 48001
• Type: Helicopter Model Kit
• Helicopter: Sikorsky HO3S-1
• Role: Naval utility and rescue helicopter
• Operators: United States Navy / United States Marine Corps
• Subject country: USA
• Period: Early Cold War
• Condition: New in Box
• Kit description: Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.