Dragon 6381 M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage Smart Kit (1/35)

Dragon 6381 M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage Smart Kit is a high-quality 1:35 scale model kit representing the American self-propelled anti-aircraft gun from World War II. Produced by the renowned Dragon company, this set is dedicated both to experienced modelers and ambitious enthusiasts of this fascinating field of historical modeling.

Vehicle history

The M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage (MGMC) was one of the most important and effective self-propelled anti-aircraft guns of the United States Army during World War II and the early period of the Korean War. Based on the M3 half-track chassis and equipped with a rotating turret mounted with four .50-caliber Browning M2 machine guns—known as the “quad .50”—it quickly earned the nickname “Meat Chopper” due to its incredible effectiveness against both aircraft and lightly armored enemy vehicles. It served from 1943 to 1953, primarily on the European and Pacific fronts, providing air defense for ground units and convoys.

Model features

• Precisely designed 1:35 scale plastic model kit.
• Faithfully recreated details of the M3 half-track hull and chassis.
• The set includes a highly detailed quad machine gun turret and all key armament components.
• Included photo-etched parts allow for even more accurate reproduction of details such as protective meshes and fine technical elements.
• Movable tracks in the form of flexible stripes and detailed suspension components.
• Decals included to allow for the creation of various historical marking versions of US Army vehicles.

Who is it for?

This set is recommended especially for intermediate and advanced military modelers and military collectors. The realistic detailing and high-quality molds make this model an attractive challenge and an excellent proposition for enthusiasts of American military technology from the World War II era.

Additional information

• Category: Plastic model kit
• Scale: 1/35
• Material: Plastic with photo-etched parts
• Glue and paints not included – sold separately.
• Assembly difficulty rating: 3/5

M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage by Dragon is the ideal choice for modelers seeking faithfully reproduced, historical armored vehicles in 1:35 scale.