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| | Code: CG-CC60405
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Price: $49.99
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Diamond T M3 Half-Track Diecast Model
US Army, Luxembourg, 1945, (AAA M16)
Limited Edition | 1:50 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Diamond T M3 Half-Track | | 4.75" | | 1.75" |
The M16 was the standard U.S. Army light antiaircraft vehicle used following the Normandy Invasion, with every armored division having an AM Weapons Company with eight M16s. These units were often used to protect key bridges and supply dumps from enemy air attack. By the end of the war the general absence of the Luftwaffe meant that these Ml6s could be used in a ground support role, where they earned the nickname "meat-choppers". This M16 was photographed in January 1945 in Canach, Luxembourg, at the end of the Battle of the Bulge.
Designed as a large, high-mobility infantry vehicle, the M3 half-track was standardized in 1940 and was built by the Diamond T Motor Company for use during WWII and the Cold War. In order to improve its reliability and to speed up production, the M3 was produced with as many commercial components as possible. It had a longer body than its counterpart, the M2, and could carry a 13-man rifle squad. It had a fully armored body and a bullet-proof windscreen, and the radiator was protected by an adjustable armored shutter. Later variants included machine gun mounts and rear-mounted racks for crew stowage.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Military Vehicles" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles. Corgi diecast tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from diecast metal, die cast tanks from Corgi are 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank. Corgi "Military Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull in diecast metal.
- Accurate moving tracks on detailed rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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