{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-u-s-half-track-81mm-mortar-carrier-m21","title":"TAMIYA 1\/35 U.S. Half Track 81mm Mortar Carrier M21","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAMIYA 1\/35 U.S. Half Track 81mm Mortar Carrier M21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd a versatile and highly effective support vehicle to your World War II collection with the Tamiya 1\/35 U.S. Half Track 81mm Mortar Carrier M21. Designed to provide mobile indirect fire support for advancing infantry units, the M21 combined the proven mobility of the American half-track platform with the firepower of an 81mm mortar, allowing troops to deliver rapid and accurate fire support across a wide range of battlefield conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficially adopted in 1943, the M21 was developed to enhance the mobility and effectiveness of U.S. mortar units. Mounted within the fighting compartment, the 81mm mortar was fitted to a specially designed frame that allowed significant traverse to either side, enabling crews to engage targets quickly without repositioning the vehicle. In addition to its primary weapon, the M21 carried a variety of defensive armaments and equipment, making it a valuable asset in both offensive and defensive operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis highly detailed 1\/35 scale model kit faithfully recreates the distinctive features of the M21, including its complex front-wheel drive chassis, spacious fighting compartment, and mortar installation. A generous selection of accessories and crew figures provides excellent opportunities for creating realistic diorama scenes and battlefield displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished length: 183mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccurate recreation of the U.S. M21 81mm Mortar Carrier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed front-wheel drive chassis and suspension components\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes 81mm mortar with realistic mounting arrangement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive accessory set featuring bazooka, equipment, sheets, and field gear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes three crew figures for added realism and display options\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for World War II vehicle collections and military diorama projects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining mobility, firepower, and detailed engineering, the Tamiya M21 Mortar Carrier is an excellent addition for military modelers looking to recreate the battlefield support vehicles that played a vital role in Allied operations during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43405665927329,"sku":"T35083","price":28.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/277_rn.jpg?v=1734700778","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/tamiya-1-35-u-s-half-track-81mm-mortar-carrier-m21","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}