US M151 Jeep + M416 Trailer MERDC (6870568)

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a U.S. Army M151 light utility vehicle towing an M416 cargo trailer in MERDC four-color camouflage. The M151 features its compact open body, horizontal front grille, round headlights, split windshield with wipers, side mirrors, open doorways, rear-mounted spare wheel, and fitted canvas roof with transparent side curtains. A tall whip antenna and radio mounting equipment reflect the vehicle’s field-communications capability.

The matching single-axle M416 trailer carries a fitted canvas cover with realistically sculpted folds and tensioned edges. Both vehicle and trailer display coordinated green, beige, brown, and black camouflage, together with subdued unit markings and red reflector details. Fine features include the steering wheel, front and rear seating, dashboard, jerry can, towing pintle, trailer drawbar, deeply treaded tires, suspension components, and restrained dust and operational weathering.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model
  
• U.S. Army M151 light utility vehicle with matching M416 cargo trailer.
• Coordinated MERDC four-color camouflage across both vehicle and trailer.
• Fitted canvas roof with transparent side curtains over the open passenger compartment.
• Single-axle M416 trailer with a realistically textured fitted canvas cover.
• Horizontal front grille, round headlights, split windshield, wipers, mirrors, and open doorways.
• Detailed interior with front and rear seating, steering wheel, dashboard, and driving controls.
• Tall whip antenna, radio equipment, rear-mounted spare wheel, and exterior jerry can.
• Detailed trailer drawbar, towing connection, fenders, reflectors, suspension, and deeply treaded tire.
• Weathered finish with realistic fading, dust, grime, and restrained operational wear.
• Ideal for Cold War, U.S. Army, MERDC, communications, utility transport, military collection, HO-scale layout, and diorama scenes.
  

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.