US M16 Halftrack Anti-Air (6870565)
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| Article Number | 6870565 |
| Product Release Year | 2022 |
| Scale | 1:87 HO Scale |
| Build Type | Ready-Made |
| Dimensions | L: 3 in · W: 0.9 in · H: 1.3 in |
| Historical & Vehicle Details | |
| Country | United States |
| Military Branch | U.S. Army |
| Era | World War II |
| Historical Setting | Western Front |
| Vehicle Type | Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun |
| Vehicle Family | M3 Half-Track |
| Paint Scheme | Olive Drab |
Model Overview
This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a U.S. Army M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage configured for mobile anti-aircraft defense. The open rear fighting compartment carries an M45 Quadmount with four .50-caliber M2 Browning machine guns, armored gun shields, and detailed circular mounting equipment. Its armored half-track chassis combines conventional front wheels with a tracked rear suspension.
The model features an armored cab, slatted radiator grille, windshield openings, headlights, front winch, antenna, fuel cans, equipment boxes, and interior fighting-compartment details. An included accessory set provides packs, rolled tarps, crates, and ammunition or equipment containers for additional stowage. The Olive Drab finish includes Allied stars, authentic vehicle markings, dust, fading, grime, and subtle operational wear.
- Ready-Made 1:87 HO scale Artitec model
- U.S. Army M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage anti-aircraft half-track.
- M45 Quadmount with four detailed .50-caliber M2 Browning machine guns.
- Armored gun shields, circular weapon mount, and open rear fighting compartment.
- Half-track chassis with front wheels, tracked rear suspension, and detailed running gear.
- Armored cab with windshield openings, slatted grille, headlights, fenders, and front winch.
- Antenna, fuel cans, equipment boxes, interior fittings, and finely reproduced exterior hardware.
- Includes loose accessory stowage such as packs, rolled tarps, crates, and equipment containers.
- Olive Drab finish with Allied stars, authentic markings, dust, fading, grime, and operational wear.
- Ideal for World War II, U.S. Army, anti-aircraft, half-track, military collection, HO-scale layout, and diorama scenes.
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.