Initially developed in the 1950s to perform anti-aircraft duties, the M42 Duster saw its greatest success during the Vietnam War against unarmored ground forces. It was used by thirteen national militaries and ultimately retired in 1988.
Featuring eight sets of historic markings (including those for the U.S. Army and National Guard in the 1960s and '70s), this 1/35 scale plastic kit of an M42A1 also includes a realistic ejection port, a well-equipped fighting compartment, three antenna bases, twin metal gun barrels, anti-aircraft gun sights, and quality vinyl tracks. Assembly required. Skill level 3. Measures approximately 6½" long.
Featuring eight sets of historic markings (including those for the U.S. Army and National Guard in the 1960s and '70s), this 1/35 scale plastic kit of an M42A1 also includes a realistic ejection port, a well-equipped fighting compartment, three antenna bases, twin metal gun barrels, anti-aircraft gun sights, and quality vinyl tracks. Assembly required. Skill level 3. Measures approximately 6½" long.
