Wings of The Great War VN10001
Allis-Chalmers M50A1 Ontos Tank Destroyer Display Model
USMC, Road Runner | |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Allis-Chalmers M50A1 Ontos Tank Destroyer | | 2.25" | | 1.5" |
The USMC M50 Ontos played a crucial role during the Vietnam War, primarily in infantry support and anti-armor roles. Its six 106mm recoilless rifles made it formidable against enemy fortifications and light vehicles. Despite its thin armor, which left it vulnerable to mines and RPGs, the Ontos was highly valued for its mobility in difficult jungle terrains. Marines appreciated its firepower and agility, especially in urban combat situations like the Battle of Hue during the Tet Offensive. Though not originally designed for Vietnam's conditions, the Ontos became an effective tool in the Marine Corps' arsenal.
Deisgned as a light anti-tank vehicle, the M50 entered service in 1956. It featured six 106mm recoilless rifles, enabling it to deliver powerful volleys of fire. Its design prioritized firepower and mobility over armor, making it effective in hit-and-run tactics but vulnerable to enemy fire. Primarily used by the Marine Corps, it saw significant action in the Vietnam War, where its firepower proved invaluable in urban and jungle warfare. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Wings of The Great War range presents affordable, ready-made resin models of WWI aircraft. Each model is crafted and painted by hand and features a unique pivoting stand that allows the model to be displayed at a variety of different attitudes.
Wings of The Great War display airplanes feature:
- Molded resin construction with no assembly required.
- Fixed, non-rotating propellers and wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
Why Resin?
It's very expensive to produce die-casting molds, and manufacturers must sell a large number of models from each mold in order to recoup development costs. Some subjects are so obscure that it's difficult to sell large quantities of them. Resin-casting is a much simpler and less expensive process, and manufacturers can use it to make limited runs of models that can't be cost effectively manufactured in diecast metal. With resin-cast models, collectors can add fascinating and unusual subjects to their collections without the time and difficulty of assembling and painting a model kit.
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