S-Model 1/72 US M274 Mechanical Mule PS720074 Vietnam War Military Utility Vehicle Quick Build Plastic Model Kit – 2 Sets per Box NZ Stock

• 1/72 scale US M274 Mechanical Mule plastic model kit by S-Model (Kit No. PS720074) • Includes 2 quick-build M274 Mechanical Mule kits per box, ideal for military dioramas and vehicle collections • Represents the distinctive M274 Mechanical Mule, a lightweight American military utility vehicle widely associated with the Vietnam War • Officially known as the M274 Truck, Platform, Utility, 1/2-Ton, 4×4 • Developed to provide US military units with a compact, highly mobile platform for transporting equipment and supplies • First introduced into US military service during the 1950s • Widely used by the United States Army and United States Marine Corps • Features the characteristic low-profile, open-platform design, making the Mechanical Mule instantly recognisable • Designed without a conventional enclosed cab or large body panels to minimise weight and improve versatility • Equipped with four-wheel drive, providing useful mobility across rough terrain and difficult battlefield conditions • The original vehicle had a nominal payload capacity of approximately 1,000 lb (454 kg) • Designed to transport ammunition, weapons, communications equipment, supplies and other military cargo • Its compact dimensions made it particularly useful in areas where larger military trucks could not operate easily • The M274 family used small petrol engines, with specifications varying between production versions • The vehicle's low centre of gravity and simple platform layout helped make it suitable for demanding field operations • Operators could drive the Mechanical Mule using its distinctive steering controls, with some configurations allowing control while walking alongside • Used extensively during the Vietnam War, particularly for transporting supplies through difficult jungle terrain • Frequently associated with US Marine Corps infantry support and battlefield logistics • Mechanical Mules were also adapted to carry weapons, including 106mm M40 recoilless rifles, in specialised configurations • The M274 served in various support roles, including ammunition transport, casualty evacuation and general utility duties • Its unusual appearance and practical design made it one of the most distinctive American military support vehicles of the Vietnam era • The Mechanical Mule remained in military service for decades before being replaced by more modern utility vehicles • Quick-build construction offers a straightforward assembly experience suitable for small-scale military modelling projects • Two vehicles included, allowing modellers to create a small logistics unit or separate battlefield displays • 1/72 scale provides a compact display size and is ideal for combining with other Vietnam War military vehicles and figures • Ideal for collectors of Vietnam War vehicles, US Marine Corps equipment, American military utility vehicles and military transport models • Excellent companion to M151 MUTT Jeeps, M113 APCs, M35 trucks, UH-1 Huey helicopters and Vietnam War infantry figures • Suitable for Vietnam War jungle bases, forward supply positions, military camps and battlefield logistics dioramas • Offers excellent opportunities for historically inspired US military Olive Drab and weathered field finishes • Ideal for realistic mud splashes, dusty tyres, chipped paint, cargo weathering and tropical battlefield effects • The open platform design provides excellent opportunities for adding aftermarket ammunition boxes, fuel cans, supply crates and other cargo accessories • The two-kit format is particularly useful for building small military transport convoys or support vehicle displays • A distinctive addition to any collection of Vietnam War military vehicles and US Army or Marine Corps equipment • Box contains 2 unassembled M274 Mechanical Mule plastic model kits • Kits supplied unpainted and unassembled • Glue and paint not included • Recommended for modellers aged 14+