US M4A1 Halftrack 81mm Mortar (6870438)
$59.95
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US M4A1 Halftrack 81mm Mortar (6870438)
$59.95
Sale price
$59.95
Regular price
| Model Details | |
| Manufacturer |
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| Article Number | 6870438 |
| Product Release Year | 2021 |
| Scale | 1:87 HO Scale |
| Build Type | Ready-Made |
| Dimensions | L: 2.9 in · W: 1 in · H: 1.1 in |
| Historical & Vehicle Details | |
| Country | United States |
| Military Branch | U.S. Army |
| Era | World War II |
| Historical Setting | Western Front |
| Vehicle Type | Mortar Carrier |
| Vehicle Family | M4 Mortar Carrier |
| Paint Scheme | Olive Drab |
Collector model. Not a toy. Recommended for ages 18+
Model Overview
This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a U.S. Army M4A1 half-track mortar carrier in a weathered Olive Drab finish. Based on the shorter M2 half-track chassis, the open-topped vehicle carries a rear-facing 81 mm M1 mortar within its armored crew compartment. The model features sloped engine armor, louvered radiator protection, raised armored windshield shutters, rounded front fenders, a detailed front winch assembly, and the characteristic combined wheeled-and-tracked running gear.
The exposed interior includes the elevated mortar mounting, crew seating, ammunition and equipment stowage, a forward Browning machine gun, and two tall radio antennas. Exterior details include side-mounted fuel cans, pioneer tools, grab rails, storage boxes, bundled equipment, rear mud flaps, lights, and towing hardware. White recognition stars and authentic vehicle markings complement the faded Olive Drab paint, while dust, grime, worn edges, and restrained rust tones give the vehicle a convincing field-used appearance.
- Ready-Made 1:87 HO scale Artitec model
- U.S. Army M4A1 half-track mortar carrier based on the shorter M2 half-track chassis.
- Rear-facing 81 mm M1 mortar mounted within the open armored crew compartment.
- Elevated mortar base with surrounding ammunition, equipment, and crew stowage.
- Forward-mounted Browning machine gun and two tall radio antennas.
- Detailed front winch assembly, louvered radiator armor, armored windshield shutters, and rounded fenders.
- Half-track running gear with deeply treaded front tires, drive wheels, bogie suspension, road wheels, and continuous tracks.
- Side-mounted fuel cans, pioneer tools, grab rails, bundled equipment, rear mud flaps, lights, and towing hardware.
- White recognition stars and authentic U.S. Army vehicle and unit markings.
- Weathered Olive Drab finish with realistic fading, dust, grime, edge wear, and restrained rust.
- Ideal for World War II, Western Front, U.S. Army, mobile mortar support, 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.
