Hasegawa MT02 US 155mm M2 Field Gun Long Tom (1/72) – plastic model kit

The Hasegawa MT02 US 155mm M2 Field Gun Long Tom model in 1:72 scale represents the American M2 Long Tom field gun, which was one of the most important elements of United States artillery during World War II and the early years of the Cold War. This precisely reproduced kit from the renowned manufacturer Hasegawa makes a perfect addition to the collection of any twentieth-century military enthusiast.

Model Information

• Scale: 1/72
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• This kit does not include glue or paints

Historical Description and Usage

The M2 155mm "Long Tom" gun was developed by the United States in the 1930s and entered service before the outbreak of World War II. This weapon was used from 1942 until the 1950s, spanning World War II and the postwar conflicts. It was renowned for its impressive range – capable of hitting targets at distances exceeding 22 kilometers. Guns of this type participated in the Normandy landings (D-Day), the Battle of the Bulge, as well as the Italian campaign. Their firepower was due not only to their precision, but also to their modern – for the time – mobile construction, which allowed for rapid movement on the front lines.

Kit Features

• Precise detailing and accurate dimensions true to the original
• Recreated gun mechanism elements (barrel, chassis, shield details)
• Can be displayed in firing or transport position
• Plastic parts ensure easy cutting and processing
• High-quality casting with no visible ejector marks

Who is it recommended for?

We recommend the Hasegawa MT02 US 155mm M2 Field Gun Long Tom (1/72) model to intermediate and experienced modelers. The level of difficulty is rated at 3/5 – it requires basic knowledge of modeling techniques and the ability to assemble small parts. It is excellent as part of a diorama depicting the Western or Italian fronts during World War II.

Why choose this model?

• Unique subject: a rarely seen gun in 1:72 scale
• High fidelity and historical accuracy
• Perfect base for further enhancement (e.g., photo-etched add-ons)
• Recommended for military enthusiasts and artillery model collectors

With the Hasegawa MT02 US 155mm M2 Field Gun Long Tom (1/72), you will expand your collection of historical models and enrich your dioramas with a realistically reproduced piece of United States artillery from World War II.