Special Hobby 48088 H-21 Workhorse In German and French Service (1/48)

The Special Hobby 48088 H-21 Workhorse In German and French Service model in 1/48 scale is an excellent choice for model enthusiast passionate about helicopters and military aviation of the Cold War era. This kit presents the iconic French and German versions of the H-21 helicopter, also known as the "Workhorse" or "Flying Banana" because of its distinctive fuselage shape.

The Piasecki H-21 helicopter was designed in the United States by Piasecki Helicopter. It was a versatile transport helicopter used by numerous NATO countries, including France and Germany. The version featured in this kit was mainly used by the Luftwaffe and the French Air Force (Armée de l’Air) from the 1950s until the early 1970s, i.e. during the Cold War. These versions participated in operations in Algeria and Western Europe, serving both as transport machines as well as supporting rescue efforts and military logistics.

The kit is made from high-quality plastic ensuring precise details and ease of processing. The manufacturer includes parts enabling you to build one of several versions with specific German or French markings. You can expect detailed cockpit interiors, a realistic rotor and fuselage reproduction. The kit also includes high-quality decals with authentic color schemes and insignia used by both armies.

Category: Plastic model kit.

• Scale: 1/48
• Material: plastic
• User countries: Germany and France
• Period of use: Cold War (1950s–1970s)
• Realistic details, choice of German or French version
• Assembly instructions and decals included
• Detailed cockpit and realistic rotor representation

The Special Hobby 48088 H-21 kit is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers with a passion for military aviation. Due to the detail level and complexity of assembly, we rate the difficulty as 4/5. It is a great addition to any Cold War helicopter collection, and a real treat for European military aviation enthusiasts.