Roden 445 Pilatus PC-6B2/H4 Turbo Porter Floatplane 1/48 – Plastic Aircraft Model Kit

The Roden 445 model depicts the Swiss multi-purpose aircraft Pilatus PC-6B2/H4 Turbo Porter in the floatplane version, in the popular 1/48 scale. This high-quality plastic kit has been crafted with great attention to the structural details of both the fuselage and the characteristic floats, which enable the aircraft to operate on water surfaces.

• Scale: 1/48
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality injection-molded plastic, clear parts for the cockpit
• Build difficulty: 3/5 (intermediate – recommended for modelers with basic aircraft modeling experience)
• User country: Switzerland and numerous export customers, including the USA, Australia, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
• Service period: Modern era (from 1959 to present)

The Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter is a legendary multi-role aircraft, known worldwide for its unrivaled power-to-weight ratio and unique capability to operate from short and unprepared airstrips, as well as from water bodies thanks to the installation of floats. The aircraft debuted in 1959, and its versatility has made it suitable for civil, rescue, transport, agricultural, and military operations. Float versions, like the PC-6B2/H4, are used especially in tropical regions, the Amazon, or Canada’s forest areas for transporting goods, passengers, or humanitarian aid, even in the most challenging terrain conditions.

The Roden model kit sets high standards for external detail reproduction – the wings, turboprop engine, fuselage, cockpit, and floats are recreated from manufacturer’s documentation and archival photos. Numerous parts allow for the construction of faithful replicas of the pilot’s cabin interior, crew station, and float system. A clear sprue with transparent elements enables realistic reproduction of windows. The kit also includes decals to make several different paint schemes, giving your collection a unique character.

Why choose this kit? Recommended for both civil aviation enthusiasts and modelers seeking unusual aircraft for their collection. Thanks to its unique subject and very good parts fit quality, this model makes an interesting project for intermediate and advanced modelers. It’s an excellent gift choice for STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft fans as well as collectors of specialized machines!