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Rotor Fold Set Advanced for 1/48 Italeri Wessex & H-34 – Trumpeter Kits

$39,95

A comprehensive rotor upgrade for displaying your 1:48 Wessex or H-34 with folded main rotor blades. Combines the pre-aligned blade support system with an extensively detailed 28-piece main rotor head assembly, recreating the complex mechanical linkages, cabling and structural detail of the original system while retaining fully articulated blade positioning. One spare part is included as standard for every four-position rotor component group.

Optional Add-ons & Spare Parts

Add extra detail to your build or keep essential spare parts on hand. Add this set to your cart first, then choose any optional parts you’d like packed in the same box.

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Engineered Detail

Purpose-designed components developed as a complete working system — combining accurate geometry, articulated connections and practical assembly solutions.

Detailed 28-piece main rotor head assembly upper view

28-Piece Main Rotor Head Assembly

An extensively detailed replacement rotor head recreating the complex mechanical structure, linkages, cabling and structural detail of the original system.

Detailed main rotor head assembly underside view

Complete Mechanical Detail

Detailed from above and below, the assembly reproduces the mechanical complexity visible throughout the rotor head for a convincing display from every viewing angle.

Pre-aligned main rotor blade support frame CAD view

Pre-Aligned Main Support Frame

The main frame is produced as a single pre-aligned structure, preserving the complex geometry of the original support assembly while eliminating difficult multi-part alignment.

Flexible rotor blade holder CAD detail

Flexible Blade Holders

Designed with controlled flexibility for easier blade installation while maintaining a secure hold.

Articulated rotor blade joint CAD detail

Articulated Blade Joints

Pin-jointed connections allow individual blade positioning and natural folded alignment.

Complete rotor blade holder system CAD assembly

Complete Blade Support System

Individual holders and support links work together as a complete positionable system for natural blade alignment.

What’s Included

  • 28-piece highly detailed main rotor head assembly
  • Single-piece pre-aligned main support frame
  • Flexible blade holders
  • Fully articulated blade joints
  • Adjustable telescopic support links
  • Precision connection pins
  • Complete components for the folded rotor configuration
  • One spare included for each four-position rotor component group

Key Features

  • Extensive mechanical, linkage and cable detail
  • Detailed upper and underside rotor head structure
  • Pre-aligned main support frame geometry
  • Pin-jointed articulated blade positioning
  • Flexible holders for easier blade installation
  • Adjustable folded-blade alignment
  • Individual control over blade positioning

Compatibility

Suitable for most 1:48 Sikorsky S-58 and H-34 family kits. Tested on the Italeri Wessex and Trumpeter H-34 kit families listed below.

Italeri — Westland Wessex & H-34 Family

  • Wessex UH.52720
  • Wessex HAS.32732
  • Wessex HAS.12744
  • H-34G.III / UH-34J2712
  • H-34A / UH-34D2776

Trumpeter — H-34 Family

  • H-34 US Marines02881
  • H-34 US Navy Rescue02882
  • CH-34 US Army Rescue02883
  • HH-34J USAF Combat Rescue02884
  • VH-34D Marine One02885
  • UH-34D Seahorse02886

Assembly Video & Guide

Watch the full assembly walkthrough below. A printed guide is included with the set — always refer to the online guide here for the latest assembly instructions.


Download Guide (PDF)

Main Rotor Head Assembly

Main Rotor Folding Assembly (ITALERI)

Main Rotor Folding Assembly (TRUMPETER)

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