{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-u-s-m42-duster","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 U.S. M42 Duster","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ugs\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-mast\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-eyebrow\"\u003eTamiya . Military Miniature Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"ugs-title\"\u003e1\/35 U.S. M42 Duster Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-chips\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/35 Scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMilitary Miniature Series\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e180mm Length\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"ugs-chip\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eM42 Duster\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Tamiya 1\/35 U.S. M42 Duster Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Model Kit recreates the American anti-aircraft vehicle equipped with twin 40mm Bofors automatic cannons. Built on a chassis derived from the M41 Walker Bulldog light tank, the M42 features a distinctive open-topped turret designed for engaging aerial and ground targets. This model reproduces the twin-gun assembly, detailed turret interior, armored hull, and three-dimensional suspension components. The completed vehicle measures approximately 180mm (7.09 inches) long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe kit includes three crew figures and three vehicle marking options, allowing builders to represent different military configurations. Its belt-type tracks can be bonded and painted, providing a practical assembly method while maintaining the vehicle's characteristic tracked appearance. With detailed interior equipment, crew figures, and multiple marking choices, this reissued model is suitable for Cold War military collections and Vietnam War battlefield dioramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eSpec Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-hl\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3v18M7 6l5 3 5-3M6 11h12M7 17l5-3 5 3\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eTwin 40mm Bofors Cannons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eReproduces the twin-gun assembly and operating equipment for an authentic open-top anti-aircraft turret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2v4M12 18v4M2 12h4M18 12h4\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eDetailed Turret and Suspension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eOpen-topped turret interior and three-dimensional running gear capture the Duster's mechanical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"ico\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 3l7 3v6c0 4-3 7-7 9-4-2-7-5-7-9V6z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eCrew Figures and Markings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThree military crew figures and three vehicle marking options allow for varied display configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"ugs-sub\"\u003eAlso featured\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-flist\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eBondable and paintable belt-type tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eM41 Walker Bulldog-derived armored chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eClassic Tamiya military model kit reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eContents Manifest\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"ugs-manifest\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e1\/35 U.S. M42 Duster Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Model Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThree military crew figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVehicle marking decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBelt-type tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ck\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ugs-sec\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-head\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bar\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"idx\"\u003eData Plate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ugs-body\" style=\"padding:0\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable class=\"ugs-spec\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTamiya\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilitary Miniature Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eU.S. M42 Duster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm (7.09 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin 40mm cannons, detailed open turret interior, three crew figures, bondable belt-type tracks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMarking Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree vehicle marking configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRelease Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReissue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003cdetails class=\"ugs-more\"\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eMore info: The M42 Duster and the Military Miniature Series \u003cspan class=\"pl\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"more-in\"\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eThe M42 Duster: Vietnam-Era Anti-Aircraft Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThe M42 Duster was an American self-propelled anti-aircraft gun developed in the early 1950s to provide mobile air defense for armored and mechanized formations. Using automotive components derived from the M41 Walker Bulldog light tank, it combined a tracked chassis with an open-topped turret armed with two 40mm Bofors automatic cannons, entering U.S. Army service in 1953 as a replacement for the M19 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eThough designed to counter low-flying aircraft, the M42 proved especially effective in ground-support roles. During the Vietnam War, American forces used the Duster for convoy protection, perimeter defense, and direct fire support, with its rapid-firing cannons providing heavy firepower against infantry and fortified positions. The vehicle also served with allied forces including the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the West German Bundeswehr before being gradually replaced by radar-directed and missile-based air defense systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eTamiya's Military Miniature Series, established in 1968, covers 1\/35 scale tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and military figures spanning World War II through contemporary conflicts. The series mixes newly engineered kits with reissues of classic subjects, and its standardized scale lets builders combine vehicles, figures, and accessories across historical collections and diorama projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hobby Time","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50689630732485,"sku":"TAM\/35161","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8355\/files\/4950344964437_7b0f45d40a694f686e2dab281803cfd7__03488.webp?v=1791903055","url":"https:\/\/www.usagundamstore.com\/products\/tamiya-1-35-u-s-m42-duster","provider":"USA Gundam Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}