CH-47A CHINOOK, 1/48 - Hobby Boss 81772

The CH-47A Chinook Hobby Boss 81772 model kit reproduces at 1/48 the first operational version of the famous American heavy-lift transport helicopter with tandem rotors. This plastic model kit allows you to build a Chinook CH-47A, an iconic aircraft of the US Army during the Vietnam War.

The CH-47A Chinook

The CH-47 Chinook is a transport helicopter designed by Vertol, a company later integrated into Boeing. Its tandem, counter-rotating twin-rotor configuration is one of its most recognizable features. The CH-47A entered service in 1962, and the Chinook were deployed in Vietnam from 1965, notably for troop transport, equipment transport, and external cargo.

The long fuselage silhouette, the two imposing rotor assemblies, and the rear ramp make this subject a standout choice for a collection devoted to American military helicopters or to Vietnam-era aviation.

The Hobby Boss model kit

The reference 81772 is an injection-molded plastic model kit in 1/48 scale. The kit includes more than 330 parts spread across eight sprues and fuselage elements, as well as a photo-etched part. The cockpit and fuselage are reproduced with a level of detail suitable for careful assembly.

Once assembled, the model measures 322 mm in length. The rotor diameter reaches 376 mm, giving the Chinook a strong presence in your display case or in a diorama devoted to airborne operations and logistics support.

Assembly and finishing

As with any plastic helicopter model kit, preparing the parts before gluing helps ensure the quality of the final result. Careful alignment of the fuselage, cockpit, ramp, and rotor assemblies helps preserve the CH-47A’s distinctive lines.

Applying a model primer makes it easier to check seams and prepares the surface for painting. Panels, mechanical areas, and structural details can then be enhanced with subtle shades, a light wash, or controlled weathering—depending on the look you want to achieve.

Technical features

• Brand : Hobby Boss
• Reference : 81772
• Type : assembled military helicopter model kit
• Subject : CH-47A Chinook
• Scale : 1/48
• Material : injection-molded plastic
• Number of parts : more than 330
• Sprues : 8 sprues and fuselage elements
• Photo-etch : 1 part
• Assembled length : 322 mm
• Rotor diameter : 376 mm

Complementary products

Assembly requires plastic model glue. Cutting and precision tools, fine abrasive paper, finishing putty, a primer, and paints suited to the chosen color scheme also help complete the modeler’s supplies.