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

Intro to the Tamiya 35161 1/35 M42 Duster model

The Tamiya 1/35 U.S. Army M42 Duster model kit recreates an important mobile anti-aircraft vehicle. Initially fielded for air defence, the Duster also proved useful in direct support roles. This edition reproduces the vehicle with attention to functional details and assembly options for display builders.

Service role and kit highlights

Built on the M41 Light Tank chassis, the M42 mounted twin 40mm guns within an open-top turret, allowing rapid traverse and elevation. The kit includes olive green plastic pieces showing the gun assemblies, loader seating, small arms, and suspension components with faithful surface detail.

Construction and finishing touches

The model features movable anti-aircraft barrels and a detailed turret interior to enhance realism. Flexible plastic tracks are supplied along with parts for the M60 machine gun, letting builders finish the armament accurately. Waterslide decals provide national marking options including the U.S. Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the former West German Army.