A-Model 01405 Fairchild HC-123B Provider (1/144)

Plastic model kit – the Fairchild HC-123B Provider in 1:144 scale from the renowned A-Model brand is designed for military aviation enthusiasts and modelers who appreciate recreating less common transport aircraft. The model represents the American transport aircraft, the original of which – the Fairchild C-123 Provider – was widely used by the United States Air Force and the air forces of several other countries during the Cold War and the Vietnam conflict.

The HC-123B version is a search and rescue variant, primarily used for search and rescue operations in Southeast Asia. The C-123 debuted in the early 1950s, and the HC-123B versions were operated by the USAF from 1957 to 1971, especially during the Vietnam War, where rescue aircraft provided support to forces fighting in difficult jungle environments.

• Model scale: 1/144 – allows you to build a compact yet highly detailed example of a transport aircraft.
• Operator country: United States (USAF); other countries operated C-123 variants.
• Historical period: Cold War, Vietnam War (1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s).
• Category: Plastic model kit.
• Material: High-quality plastic providing precise details and ease of assembly.
• Kit contents: The set DOES NOT include glue and paints – these are available separately.

The model features carefully reproduced aircraft construction details, including the distinctive fuselage shape, wings, as well as interior and exterior surface details. Included decals allow for realistic painting according to authentic markings, enabling you to capture the atmosphere of rescue operations during the Cold War.

We recommend the A-Model 01405 HC-123B Provider to collectors and both intermediate and advanced aircraft modelers (assembly difficulty: 3/5), who wish to expand their collection with an unusual transport aircraft from the Cold War era. The model is also an excellent starting point for dioramas and conversions depicting air rescue operations during 20th-century conflicts.