Tamiya 1:35 35081 U.S Multiplr Gun Motor Carriage M16
AD4978
Description
Half-track vehicles were developed for the US Army from the early 30s when the US Ordnance Department studied the successful Citroen-Kegresse half-tracks from France. Various firms in the USA developed half-track designs on behalf of the Ordnance Department, the Gunningham motor company producing the first, designated T1, in 1932. By 1940 development work led to the Half-track T14 in which the layout and appearance of all subsequent W.W.II period American half tracks was finalised.
Later in 1940 with the war already gripping Europe, the United states commenced a big re-armament programme, and in September 1940 the existing T14 was standardised and ordered into production as the Half-track M2. The half-track was envisaged as an artillery prime mover, the M2 being equipped to tow the 105mm field howitzer and carry its crew and ammunition. This had been the original role of the French Citroen-Kegresse.
The successful use of the Hanomag half-track in the armoured infantry role by the Germans in 1940 demonstrated that such a vehicle would be very useful to the US Army, so the existing T14/M2 design was adapted as an infantry carrier, with seats for infantry and stowage for their arms and equipment. Under the designation Half-track Personnel Carrier M3 this vehicle became known and more widely used than the original M2. While the M2 had internal ammunition lockers, the M3 body was 10 inches longer with a rear door. The later model M3A1, had a "pulpit" to take an AA machine gun, while the M3 itself had a simple pedestal mount.
The US Forces made a study of the German campaigns in Europe in 1940 and appreciated that anti-aircraft defence of ground forces would be vital in any future operations where similar "blitzkrieg" tactics involving close Luftwaffe air support would probably be encountered again. In order to produce anti-aircraft vehicles quickly it was realised that the existing half-track design was big and stable enough to be adapted, though as a long term aim the Ordnance Department developed full-track AA vehicles such as the M19.
Meanwhile some half-track designs were quickly produced, the T1E1 with Bendix turret, T1E2 with Maxson turret, and T1E3 with Electro-dynamic turret. These were M2 vehicles with the turret placed in the rear compartment. The turrets were of aircraft type, the T1E3 even retaining the Perspex canopy. The effectiveness of the idea was proved, the Maxson turret of the T1E2 being preferred.
A production prototype, the T1E4, was built, with the Maxson turret on a M3 vehicle. Standardised as Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M13, over 500 were built. An improved model, with four .50 cal machine guns was produced in April 1942, the prototype being designated GMC T58. This was standardised as Gun Motor Carriage M16, and 724 were built by White Motor Co in 1942-3. A similar vehicle (but with flat section mudguards and rounded super-structure corners) was the M17 built by International Harvester Co on the similar Half-track M5, over 1,000 of these were made.
Requires paints and glue to complete,
Delivery
Delivery is charged as priced on each order. Once you have placed an order it will be dispatched the same day or the next day depending on the time the order was placed. If you wish to cancel your order after it has been dispatched, you will be charged for both delivery and collection cost.
If you are unavailable when our delivery partner tries to deliver your order, they will usually try to deliver again the next working day or they will drop a card in to offer you a collection from a local collection point. If you should refuse delivery of goods, or are not available to accept the delivery on both delivery attempts, you will be required to cover any extra costs incurred. Royal Mail staff sometimes leave parcels with a neighbour or in an outbuilding or at the rear of the property. If a parcel is too large to go through the letter box they may return it to the local sorting office and may not leave a card advising you. First Class may take up to 4 days, Second class may take up to 10 days delivery time. Please check there first before reporting non delivery.
All quoted delivery prices are for most UK Mainland addresses. Northern Ireland (BT), Isle of Wight (PO30-37), Isle of Man (IM), Scottish Highlands and Orkney Isles (PA, ML, EH, KA, G, KY, PH, DD, AB, IV, KW), Outer Hebrides and the Shetland Isles (HS, ZE), Channel Islands (JE and GY) will incur additional charges and may also experience delivery delays; morning, Saturday and "next working day" deliveries are optional and will also incur additional charges.
We will only deliver goods to the address on the order.
Due to postal restrictions we are unable to send liquids and aerosol products by Royal Mail . Some Couriers also refuse to take such products.
Returns
In accordance with your statutory rights as a consumer, claims for refunds, replacements or repairs will be offered, provided proof of purchase is produced, as applicable if goods are found to:
- Not be of satisfactory quality
- Not be fit for the purpose for which they were sold
- Not correspond with their description
- Not correspond with a sample on display , and/or
- Be sold without good title
The cost of returning goods under the rights above will be borne by us if any of these situations is found to apply. No refunds can be made until the goods have been returned and assessed.
Goods returned to us as faulty which are found not to be faulty will incur a handling charge and return postage costs.
In addition, under the Distance Selling Regulations 2000, when you buy goods over the internet (or other distance medium) you have the right to cancel your contract at any time up to 7 working days after the receipt. You must notify us of your intention to cancel the contract under these provisions, within the cancellation period and preferably in writing. You must take reasonable care of the goods whilst in your possession, and they must be returned promptly and as far as is practicable in their original condition and packaging. You are entitled to remove the goods from their packaging for reasonable examination but you may be liable for any loss of value resulting from any damage or alteration to the goods or packaging caused whilst in your possession.
Goods supplied in kit form must be returned with all component bags unopened. If the kit has been started or any of the component bags have been opened we are unable to make a refund as we can not check that all parts are present.
The cost of returning goods under these provisions is to be borne by you and we strongly advise you to return goods valued at under £39.00 (The Post Office's standard compensation) by Recorded Delivery and retain the proof of posting. For higher value items we advise that you insure the goods for their full value during return transit.
Please note that certain goods are exempt from the cancellation rights detailed above, such as goods made specifically to order and perishable goods. Items such as magazines, catalogues and CD/DVDs are also excluded.
We ask that you examine all goods delivered as soon as reasonably practicable after delivery and notify us of any problem with the goods as soon as possible.
We will have a claim against our Couriers for any items they damage in transit to you and therefore we request that you keep all packaging with the goods in order to ensure such a claim is not invalidated. The Courier will require a signature on delivery, and the package should be examined for signs of external damage at that point and the Courier advised on the delivery sheet. Items despatched by Courier should arrive within 4 days. All claims for non delivery of Courier despatched parcels must be notified promptly so the Courier can investigate. You will normally be sent a tracking number for courier delivered items.
Goods sent by First Class Royal mail can take up to 5 days to arrive. Goods sent by Second class mail can take up to 10 days to arrive. Goods sent overseas including Northern Ireland may take longer. Postmen sometimes leave parcels with a neighbour, or in an outbuilding or at the rear of the property or even in a dustbin.. Parcels too large to go through the letter box may be returned to the local sorting office (and the Postman does not always leave a card) Please check with your local sorting office first before contacting us about a non delivery.
The above statements are not intended to be a full indication of all your rights as a consumer. Details of your rights when buying goods over the internet, and otherwise, are available from your local Trading Standards Dept and/or Consumer Direct.
Reviews
Related items
Excel Sprue Cutter (Black)
Revell Contacta Professional Cement 25g COLLECTION ONLY - CANNOT POST