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Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 1:72 Model Kit #A04056A: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide

Level 3 Model Kit Westland Sea King HC.4 Helicopter with 2 Scheme Options 1/72 Plastic Model Kit by Airfix

Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 1:72 Model Kit #A04056A is the specific scale model kits represented by this listing from Airfix. This guide interprets the exact record—its title, SKU, photographed item, variant state and catalog context—rather than stretching a generic category article over the product.

How this release is identified

  • Exact product: Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 1:72 Model Kit #A04056A
  • Brand or vendor: Airfix
  • Product type: Scale Model Kits
  • SKU or catalog key: F977-A04056A
  • Scale stated in the record: 1:72
  • Road or release number: A04056A
  • Variants reviewed: 1
  • Product images indexed: 3

The recorded price at verification was $51.46 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.

A correct match requires more than recognizing the brand. The scale marker 1:72 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The number A04056A separates this release from visually similar versions. The item number F977-A04056A provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.

What the current listing actually confirms

The source description says: “Build the Westland Sea King HC.4 helicopter with this Airfix 1:72 scale plastic model kit. The kit contains 133 parts and decal options for two marking schemes. Review the listing photos and box details for the exact parts and decals included. Item: A04056A.” This is useful evidence, but it is not expanded beyond what the listing supports. Missing dimensions, materials, compatibility claims or package contents remain open questions.

Planning around the exact item

A build guide for Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 1:72 Model Kit #A04056A starts with evidence, not assumptions. Match the exact release through F977-A04056A, then inspect runners, parts, decals, instructions, accessory count and surface condition. Only after that inspection should the project be divided into cleanup, test fit, subassembly, paint, graphics and final finish.

Where the record omits a technical specification, consult the package instructions or manufacturer reference rather than borrowing a value from another scale or edition.

The details to verify next

Use the product image to compare box art, label, part arrangement and any visible instruction callouts. When the item arrives, inventory it before separating pieces from runners or backing sheets. Once parts are cut or decals are soaked, missing-content questions become harder to resolve.

A short build log—date, materials, colors and fit notes—adds lasting value to the product record.

Image-by-image verification

The gallery contains 3 indexed product images. Compare label text, package shape, visible contents, finish and any small identifying marks with the delivered item. A context image can show tools or related products that are not included, so the written record and selected option still control package contents.

A disciplined final review

  • Use the complete name, not a shortened marketplace label.
  • Use F977-A04056A to prevent a near-match substitution.
  • Read the variant and inventory state shown now.
  • Confirm technical requirements from the current manufacturer source.
  • Keep the receipt and one reference image with the product record.

Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog

Diecast Model Cars, Trucks & Collectibles · Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Diecast Model Airplanes & Military Aircraft · Airfix Model Kits & Accessories · Westland Scale Models

How to document it after purchase

A useful record for Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 1:72 Model Kit #A04056A includes the original URL, item number F977-A04056A, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.

Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.

Gift considerations

The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.

Questions answered by the exact listing

What is the safest comparison key?

Start with F977-A04056A, then verify the complete title and exact image. That sequence avoids most near-match errors.

Should availability wording be treated as permanent?

No. Inventory and supplier status can change after verification.

What does this guide intentionally avoid?

It avoids invented dimensions, unsupported rarity claims and compatibility assumptions not established by the product record.

Bottom line: Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 1:72 Model Kit #A04056A is a specific scale model kits, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match F977-A04056A, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.

Review the live Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 1:72 Model Kit #A04056A listing

Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.

Product-specific verification note

The evidence trail for Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 1:72 Model Kit #A04056A should remain attached to item number F977-A04056A. Compare the product received with the saved image before opening, modifying or installing it. Record any stated variation, missing measurement, accessory or condition qualifier, then add observed results only after direct inspection. This final step keeps the article factual while making the ownership or project record reproducible.

Decision record for future reference

The final purchase record for Airfix Westland Sea King HC.4 1:72 Model Kit #A04056A should contain the vendor Airfix, product type Scale Model Kits, item number F977-A04056A, selected option, current price and the image used to verify the item. This set of evidence is more durable than a title alone and makes a later duplicate or replacement check much faster.

After arrival, compare the item with that evidence before discarding packaging or beginning work. Note any discrepancy, then record actual fit, condition or performance only after direct inspection. The resulting trail explains both the original offer and the owner’s later experience while keeping the article accurate, specific and reviewable.

Continue planning the model-kit project

Use the guide for identity and planning, then verify the exact kit, tools, paint and included parts before ordering.