Tamiya 35161 1/35 U.S. Self-Propelled A.A. Gun M42 Duster (w/3 Figures)
Tamiya 35161 1/35 U.S. Self-Propelled A.A. Gun M42 Duster (w/3 Figures)
Product Type: Plastic Kitset
Brand: Tamiya
Scale: 1/35
Requires assembly. Glue and paint sold separately.
A Versatile Vehicle
1953 was the year that the Duster began deployment, intended as to accompany armoured units as an anti-aircraft presence. The chassis was based upon that of the extremely mobile M41 light tank, and armament was a pair of 40mm anti-aircraft cannons in an open-top turret. In actuality, the 40mm guns more than held their own against targets on the ground too, and the M42 was active in the Vietnam War providing infantry support and helping to clear out guerrilla positions, as well as escorting transport vehicles.
About the Model
Length: 180mm, width: 93mm.
Open-top turret showcases detail on 40mm anti-aircraft guns, seats, accessories such as fire extinguisher and more.
Features a realistic depiction of suspension.
Belt type tracks are molded in paint- and cementable material.
Comes with three figures in realistic pose.
Includes marking options for U.S., Japan Ground Self Defence Force and former West German Army vehicles.