1:72 U.S. Assault Boat M2

A model of the American M2 assault boat in 1:72 scale is a small engineer craft for compact dioramas. It fits in with both equipment and figures in 1:72.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer Firma49
Product EAN8591111037518

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6.36 €
5.26 € without VAT
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The U.S. Assault Boat M2 in 1:72 scale

The M2 assault boat of the US Army reduced to 1:72. In the most widespread scale for both military vehicles and aircraft it becomes a small object that can be worked into a riverside scene, next to a truck or among figures without any trouble.

The real subject

The M2 was a small assault boat for carrying a squad across a water obstacle. The engineer units of the US Army used it during river crossings in the Second World War, usually in some numbers and with a paddling crew. The structure was plain, because the boat had to be light, carried on a vehicle and easily replaced. In a modeling scene it works as a readable narrative element: it is immediately clear what is going on in the setting.

Building and painting tips

In 1:72 scale the boat is a small object, so clean cleanup is what decides. Separate the parts carefully, sand them with fine paper and wash them before painting so that the primer holds. Paint the inside before you cover it with cargo or figures. A darker wash into the corners and between the benches suits an olive base, along with very light dry-brushing of the edges. In a river scene a suggested waterline and mud in the bottom will help; a matte coat will even the surface out at the end. Several boats side by side make a more convincing setting than a single one.

Who the model is for

  • Builders of small dioramas with a water obstacle in 1:72
  • Modelers of vehicles and aircraft in 1:72 who are filling out a scene
  • Beginners who like a small and quick project
  • Collectors of small standalone objects for a cabinet

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.

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FAQ

In 1:72 scale this is a very small object that will fit even on a compact base.

For carrying infantry across rivers and water obstacles. The engineer units of the US Army used it in the Second World War.

The number of pieces is stated on the box. For a convincing setting, several boats side by side work well.

Yes, also in 1:35 and 1:48. Choose according to the scale of the equipment and figures the model will stand with in the scene.

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