Trumpeter 00505 American machine gun AR-15/M16/M4 FAMILY-XM117 E1/E2 1/35 – plastic model kit

The Trumpeter 00505 American machine gun AR-15/M16/M4 FAMILY-XM117 E1/E2 in 1/35 scale is an exceptional offering for all military modelers who wish to recreate the armament of American infantry units from the late 20th century and modern times in detail. This model presents a comprehensive set of American automatic rifles from the M16/AR-15/M4 family, in the XM177 E1/E2 variants, which played a significant role in the history of U.S. Army weaponry.

Historical Information

The XM177 (E1/E2) rifle series, also known as the Colt Commando, were shortened variants of the M16, developed with special forces and aviation units in mind. Used extensively by the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War (1966-1975), and later as the basis for subsequent rifle versions (M4, M16A2, A4), these rifles became a permanent fixture in the armaments of many armies around the world. The AR-15 family and its variants are among the most recognizable automatic rifles in the world, used during the Cold War, local conflicts, as well as in modern times.

Product Details

• Scale: 1/35
• Manufacturer: Trumpeter
• Country of use: United States (USA)
• Era: Vietnam War, Cold War, modern times
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Set includes: XM177 E1/E2 rifles and elements of the AR-15/M16/M4 family
• Set does not include glue or paints
• Category: plastic model kit for self-assembly

The Trumpeter 00505 set features precisely recreated miniatures of weaponry in a standard modeling scale, making them perfect for dioramas as well as additions to vehicles and soldier figures. The details of each model are faithfully reproduced, ensuring high visual quality and accuracy to the originals. The plastic is characterized by excellent detail fidelity, ease of manipulation, and high durability.

Recommendation and Difficulty Level

We recommend this set both to intermediate and experienced military modelers who are looking for realistic firearm replicas to enhance their projects. On a difficulty scale from 1 to 5, we rate it a 2: assembly requires some precision and care but should not pose a challenge to those with basic experience working with plastic models. Especially recommended for 20th-century military enthusiasts, as well as diorama and military vignette creators.