Tamiya 35161 - 1/35 U.S. Army M42 Duster Scale Modelling Kit  [35161]

Overview of the Tamiya 35161 1/35 U.S. Army M42 Duster

The Tamiya 1/35 U.S. Army M42 Duster model kit recreates a classic anti-aircraft vehicle used to protect armoured formations. Designed originally for air defence, the Duster also provided valuable support at ground level. This special release captures the machine's silhouette and operational details for scale armour fans.

Vehicle history and included parts

Built on the M41 Light Tank chassis, the M42 featured twin 40mm guns mounted on an open turret to engage aerial and surface targets. The kit contains olive green plastic parts representing the twin guns, loader station, rifles, and suspension assemblies with clear moulding definition.

Accuracy and build features

The kit emphasises operational realism with movable gun barrels and a detailed turret interior. Flexible track links and parts to construct the M60 machine gun are included, giving modellers options to display the vehicle ready for action. Waterslide decals present several national marking choices including U.S., Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and former West German schemes.