The Italeri Sikorsky MH-53E - Sea Dragon 1:72 Scale Helicopter Model Building Kit is a detailed scale replica of the Sikorsky MH-53E - Sea Dragon heavy lift helicopter used by the United States Navy for long-range minesweeping. This large mine-sweeping helicopter is in service with various special units of the U.S. Navy and the Japanese self-defence forces. The Sea Dragon is a three-engine version of the twin-engine CH-53 which saw service first during the sixties and was widely used by the Marines and in special rescue versions by the U.S. Air Force. Thanks to the outstanding power of its engines this helicopter has ample capacity to carry the heavy mine-sweeping systems, which are mounted on a special hydrofoil which is dropped int the sea to detect mines. Over the years Italeri has built a strong reputation for producing high quality plastic models and the 1/72 Aircraft range is no different. In this series the Italian company has produced some of the best known aircraft ranging from iconic World War II bombers and fighters through to some of todays most sophisticated planes such as the Euro Fighter and Raptor. Italeri prides its self in offering some rare unusual aircraft too in 1/72 scale, many not offered by other manufacturers. The 1/72 Aircraft series also includes an extensive collection of helicopters. Italeri instructions are simple and straight forward and ideal for the first time modeller as well as the experienced model maker. These assembly kits require paint and modelling glue available separately from all leading retailers. For total beginners Italeri has produced a range of Model Sets. The Model Sets come complete with paint, paint brush and glue, making them ideal as a gift item or for those new to the hobby.