AFV Club 35246 US M2HB .50cal Machine Gun set 1/35 – plastic model kit

We present the AFV Club 35246 US M2HB .50cal Machine Gun set in 1/35 scale, a high-quality plastic machine gun model kit. This model replicates the legendary American heavy machine gun Browning M2HB .50 cal (Heavy Barrel), whose history spans the most significant conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Historical background

The Browning M2HB .50cal is an iconic weapon of the United States Army, introduced into service in the 1930s. This gun saw use on all fronts of World War II, during the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as throughout the Cold War and in modern operations—remaining to this day the basic heavy machine gun on vehicles, fortifications, and in the hands of soldiers. Thanks to its high reliability and impressive ballistic performance, the M2HB was used on tanks, armored personnel carriers, and in anti-aircraft setups, among others.

Features of the AFV Club 35246 set

• Scale: 1/35
• User nation of the original: United States and NATO allied armies
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Additional elements: small parts; precise detailing, multiple assembly options, realistic ammunition belt imitations, and details for both vehicle-mounted and ground positions
• Historical period: from World War II, through the Cold War, up to modern times
• Category: plastic model kit – military accessories
• Difficulty level: 2/5 – recommended for both beginner and intermediate modelers

Why choose this model?

The AFV Club 35246 set offers exceptional detailing and manufacturing precision, making it a perfect addition to military vehicles, dioramas, and 1/35 scale figures. We recommend this model to historical modelers as well as to those building contemporary weapon and vehicle models. It is an essential accessory for any military enthusiast and a great choice for enhancing basic kits. The highly realistic detail rendition ensures that the finished model will look outstanding on any display or in any collection.