Water Cannon Firefighting Helicopter (Qiji 12026-1)

About this set

This water-cannon fire rescue helicopter is part of KEEPPLEY's fire series, set 12026-1, with 169 pieces on the box and a 6+ age mark. Difficulty is 2/5, so it sits firmly in beginner territory. The color scheme is red, white and blue, with red dominating the fuselage and white and blue breaking up the sections, so the fire-rescue role reads instantly. The build includes the helicopter body, rotors, a water cannon, a firefighter minifigure and wheels, and the box carries the Mine City series mark plus the LIGHTEN THE DREAM line. My suggested order: assemble the minifigure and wheels first, then build the fuselage frame, and attach the rotors and water cannon last so you are not knocking off finished parts while handling the model. With 169 pieces this is a one-sitting build for most kids, a good first clutch-parts set for ages 6 and up, and a compact display piece for anyone into fire-themed builds. The water cannon and rotors are the parts to check first; line up the connections carefully rather than forcing and re-snapping.