1/35 US Mk 2 Mod 1 81 mm Mortar Set

1/35 US Mk 2 Mod 1 81mm Mortar Set: The PT Boat "Piggyback" Mount

Upgrade your littoral combat collection with the meticulously engineered 1/35 Scale US Mk 2 Mod 1 81mm Mortar Set. Known as the "piggyback" mount, this unconventional weapon was the hallmark of late-war US Navy PT boats and Coast Guard cutters. By mounting a Browning M2HB .50-caliber machine gun directly atop the 81mm mortar, crews gained the ability to suppress surface targets with heavy machine gun fire while simultaneously lobbing high-explosive mortar shells at shore batteries and hidden inland positions.

Engineering Precision & Tactical Fidelity

High-Fidelity "Mosquito Fleet" Detail: In 1/35 scale, the mechanical complexity of crew-served weapons defines the ship's deck profile. This model captures the Mk 2 Mod 1’s dual-purpose architecture with exquisite fidelity, featuring the accurately rendered cooling fins of the 81mm tube, the heavy-duty naval tripod mount, and the iconic perforated barrel shroud of the M2HB. Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the field-tested ingenuity of the Pacific War.

Historically Accurate Naval Configuration: Meticulously researched to depict the specialized mount used primarily by the Navy and Coast Guard. This set includes:

• Mk 2 Mod 1 81mm Mortar: Captured in its high-angle naval mounting for effective coastal bombardment.
• Browning M2HB .50 Caliber: The legendary heavy-barrel machine gun integrated for direct-fire defense.
• Sturdy Tripod & Base: Detailed with the elevation handwheels and recoil-dampening hardware essential for 1/35 scale realism.
• Hollowed Engineering: Expertly designed to reduce material weight—ensuring your PT boat maintains its aggressive, high-speed waterline—while maintaining a robust "heavy ordnance" appearance.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin Grey

To ensure your naval armament showcases the finest mechanical nuances, this set is crafted from professional High Detail Resin Grey, offering the ultimate surface for discerning shipwrights:

• Exceptional Feature Definition: The resin captures minute details—from the spade grips on the .50 cal to the threaded elevation screws—with surgical precision.
• Professional Smooth Finish: Provides an ultra-smooth, non-porous base optimized for high-quality primers and specialized US Navy palettes.
• Dimensional Stability: Ensures that the long barrels and delicate sighting gear maintain their geometric integrity for a perfectly aligned build.

Key Features & Specifications

• Accurate 1/35 Scale: Precision-scaled for a perfect fit and historically proportional presence on 1/35 scale PT boat or cutter models.
• Museum-Grade Detail: Captures individual structural features and mounting mechanisms with architectural clarity.
• Unpainted Finish: Provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Recreate the standard "Parkerized" gun metal finish or the weathered, salt-crusted look of a boat returning from the Solomon Islands.
• Easy Integration: Designed for a seamless fit with standard 1/35 scale naval deck and gun tub assemblies.

A Canvas for Pacific War Artistry

Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving in its raw resin finish, the Mk 2 Mod 1 Mortar Set serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:

• The "Iron Bottom Sound" Look: Apply a base of dark gunmetal with subtle highlights. The smooth resin surface is ideal for depicting unique wear patterns—from salt-fading on the pedestal to light oil-washes that define the mortar breech.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/35 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply light rust-washes near the base bolts and metallic "polishing" to the barrel muzzles to achieve high levels of authenticity and realism.

Order yours today and add this realistic 1/35 US Mk 2 Mod 1 81 mm Mortar Set to your PT boat model!