US M142 HIMARS Desert (6870692)
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| Article Number | 6870692 |
| Product Release Year | 2023 |
| Scale | 1:87 HO Scale |
| Build Type | Ready-Made |
| Dimensions | L: 3.5 in · W: 1.2 in · H: 1.6 in |
| Historical & Vehicle Details | |
| Country | United States |
| Military Branch | U.S. Army |
| Era | Modern Era |
| Vehicle Type | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Vehicle Family | M142 HIMARS |
| Paint Scheme | Desert Sand |
Model Overview
This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a U.S. Army M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with an armored cab and desert sand finish. Subtle dust, grime, panel shading, and operational wear complement the finely applied identification markings, warning labels, lights, and equipment details across the cab, chassis, and launcher assembly.
The model captures the HIMARS system’s distinctive six-wheel FMTV-based chassis, angular armored crew cab, single rocket pod, and hydraulic launcher mechanism. The launcher can be displayed in both its stowed transport position and a raised firing position. Additional details include an open roof hatch, dual antenna masts, cab steps, mirrors, storage compartments, rugged tires, hydraulic components, and a fully rendered six-rocket launch pod.
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Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
- Highly detailed resin construction
- U.S. Army M142 HIMARS configuration with armored cab
- Desert sand paint scheme with realistic weathering
- Positionable launcher assembly for transport or firing display
- Detailed six-rocket launch pod and loading mechanism
- Open roof hatch and dual antenna masts
- Six-wheel tactical truck chassis with rugged tire detail
- Fine exterior markings, lights, steps, and equipment boxes
Vehicle History
About Artitec Ready-Made Models
Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.
Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.
Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.