Trumpeter 02885 VH-34D 'Marine One' 1/48 – Plastic Helicopter Model Kit

The Trumpeter 02885 VH-34D 'Marine One' in 1/48 scale is an exceptionally detailed plastic kit that allows you to recreate one of the world’s most recognizable helicopters – the presidential Sikorsky VH-34D Choctaw, known by the codename "Marine One" during its service in the United States.

• Scale: 1/48
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Country of Service: United States of America
• Period of Use: 1950s and 1960s, Cold War
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic, photo-etched parts
• Model length: 404 mm
• Rotor diameter: 333 mm
• Number of parts: over 350
• Number of sprues: 14
• Clear parts: 16
• Photo-etched elements: 2 pieces
• Optional interior: choice of cabin equipment variants
• Paint schemes included: 1. VH-34D "Marine One" (presidential) 2. US Coast Guard

The model depicts the Sikorsky H-34 Choctaw helicopter in the VH-34D version used by the US Marine Corps as the official transport of the US President. "Marine One" is the radio call sign of any aircraft carrying the American head of state – helicopters of this class were primarily used during the presidencies of Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy, becoming an essential element of American VIP transport during the Cold War era.

The Trumpeter 02885 kit was designed with the utmost attention to detail: perfectly reproduced panel lines, a realistic cockpit with the option to build seats and instrument panels according to the modeller’s choice. The model includes 16 clear parts and 2 photo-etched elements, which enhance the realism of both interior details and the helicopter’s construction. The instructions allow for building either the presidential paint scheme or the US Coast Guard variant.

The kit does not include paints or glue – modeling accessories are required for completion (recommended products scaled 1/48).

Recommendation: We recommend this model to advanced and intermediate modellers (difficulty level 4/5). The large number of parts and rich details make it a fascinating challenge and the perfect choice for aviation enthusiasts, fans of presidential history, and those interested in the Cold War era.