• Product name: Eduard 36515 M16 U. S. multiple gun motor carrier TAMIYA 1/35
• Category: Photo-etched and resin parts set for plastic model
• Scale: 1/35
• Manufacturer: Eduard

The Eduard 36515 set is a dedicated collection of photo-etched parts and supplementary resin components designed to enhance the M16 U. S. multiple gun motor carrier model in 1/35 scale by TAMIYA. This product was created for demanding military modelers who wish to achieve maximum realism and precision in replicating the American anti-aircraft half-track from World War II. The included upgrades allow for significant enrichment of detail in both the interior and the exterior structure of the vehicle.

The M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage was an American self-propelled anti-aircraft system based on the M3 half-track chassis, used from 1943 until the early 1950s. Its most intensive service was during World War II in U.S. Army anti-aircraft units on European and Pacific fronts, protecting supply convoys and troops from Luftwaffe and Japanese air attacks. With its four .50 caliber (12.7 mm) mounted machine guns, it created a “meat chopper,” providing effective anti-aircraft cover. It could also support infantry with direct fire when required.

The Eduard 36515 set is made from high-quality photo-etched brass and durable resin. It comprehensively includes, among other things, precise straps, buckles, turret components, handles, windshield wipers, aiming devices, protective meshes, and small mechanical details that enhance the characteristic features of the vehicle, increasing the fidelity of the model. The photo-etched parts allow for the precise recreation of even the finest details, often simplified or omitted in the standard TAMIYA kit.

The recommended assembly difficulty is 4/5, which makes the set primarily intended for intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate upgrades and the highest level of realism. Eduard 36515 is an ideal option for enthusiasts of military modeling who wish to take their M16 TAMIYA to a new level of detail. By using this set, every model will gain new quality and a unique, authentic historical character.