RESKIT RSU48-0431 Tail for CH-53E "Super Stallion", MH-53E "Sea Dragon" for Academy kit (3D printed) 1/48 is a high-quality scale modeling accessory designed for the most demanding modelers who wish to achieve the utmost realism in replicating the Sikorsky CH-53E and MH-53E helicopter family. The product is developed in 1/48 scale, which allows for detailed reproduction of the original structure’s details, and is specifically intended for the Academy plastic kit.

The set includes a complete helicopter tail – long, retaining all characteristic structural details. The part is made using 3D printing technology, which ensures exceptional precision and crispness of panel lines, rivets, surface embossing, as well as individually replicated service panels and control edges. 3D printed from high-quality resin, the kit does not include additional metal elements, but offers superior detail fidelity compared to standard plastic parts found in original Academy models.

• Scale: 1/48
• Country of use (original): United States (USMC, US Navy)
• Historical period: Modern era – helicopters in use from the 1980s to the present day
• Deployment areas: Numerous conflicts and overseas missions, including the Persian Gulf, Iraq War, rescue and transport missions on aircraft carriers, amphibious and evacuation operations
• Category: 3D resin model for assembly kits
• Manufacturer: RES/KIT

The replacement tail allows you to recreate the helicopter at full length, making it ideal for planning realistic dioramas of airbases, decks of amphibious vessels or carrier-based US Navy and USMC operational scenes. The product is aimed primarily at advanced modelers and those who value realistic, highly detailed models – especially enthusiasts of modern military technology and transport/combat helicopters.

We especially recommend this product to modelers building aviation dioramas and to US Navy/USMC helicopter enthusiasts who want to take their projects to the highest level of precision and realism. Assessed assembly difficulty – 3/5: requires experience with resin components and precision when fitting and integrating with the plastic kit.