{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-35-00423-modern-u-s-marine-m252","title":"Trumpeter 1\/35 00423 Modern U.S. Marine M252","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails of Trumpeter 00423 1\/35 Modern U.S. Marine M252 Team\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBasic Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: Trumpeter 00423\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern U.S. Marine Corps M252 81mm Mortar Crew Team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit Type: Unpainted plastic assembly kit, glue and paint required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts Count: 265 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Sprues: 9 plastic sprues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo photo‑etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage Weight: approx 182 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains total 4 figures with mortar firing operational poses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigures, glue, paints and tools NOT included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 U.S. Marine mortar crew figure parts operating the M252 81mm mortar system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete detailed M252 mortar assembly including barrel, bipod and base plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeapon parts including M16A4 rifles and mortar ammunition components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra accessories: tactical pouches, duffle bags, helmets and protective gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper instruction manual with assembly and painting guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed sculpts of US Marine desert camouflage uniforms, tactical vests and body armour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic coordinated poses showing loading, aiming, command and fire missions of a mortar crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect companion figure set to pair with 1\/35 modern USMC vehicle and battlefield dioramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich part details for mortar weapon system, realistic fabric folds and individual equipment textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for modern battlefield scene building, figure painting and military model collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Skill Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for modern military diorama builders, figure painters and intermediate collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate assembly difficulty; beginners can complete with patience, advanced modders have room for weathering and custom detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe M252 is an 81mm medium-weight smoothbore mortar adopted by the United States Marine Corps for indirect fire support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt provides battalion-level fire support to suppress enemy positions, engage dug-in troops and hit targets out of direct line of sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine mortar teams can rapidly deploy, set up the weapon and conduct fire missions in desert and rugged terrain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach crew member performs dedicated roles: ammunition handler, gunner, sight operator and team commander.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit recreates a fully functional M252 mortar team in typical combat firing configuration for modern conflict dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Set Figure Characteristics (U.S. Marine M252 Mortar Team)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Uniform: USMC desert MARPAT camouflage combat uniform, tactical vest and combat helmet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain Equipment: M252 81mm mortar system, M16A4 assault rifles, mortar rounds, tactical pouches and duffle bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombat Feature: Long-range indirect fire support, rapid emplacement and battlefield fire suppression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication Scenario: Middle East desert battlefield diorama, matching modern USMC vehicle scenes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ModelHives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608044994814,"sku":"00423 TR","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/4628\/4542\/files\/1_4104663b-f293-4d75-9920-488cdfce14f7.jpg?v=1790575455","url":"https:\/\/modelhives.com\/products\/trumpeter-1-35-00423-modern-u-s-marine-m252","provider":"ModelHives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}