1/35 US 81mm Mortar & M2HB

1/35 US 81mm Mortar & M2HB: The Ultimate PT Boat Heavy Armament

Turn your torpedo boat into a formidable littoral combatant with the meticulously engineered 1/35 Scale US 81mm Mortar & M2HB Combo. This "piggyback" mount was a field-inspired innovation that became standard on late-war PT boats, providing crews with the unique ability to lob high-explosive shells at shore battery positions while simultaneously suppressing targets with heavy machine gun fire. At this popular 1/35 scale, this weapon set provides the mechanical density and "salty" grit required for a museum-grade Elco or Higgins PT boat masterpiece.

Engineering Precision & Tactical Fidelity

High-Fidelity "Special Ops" Detail: In 1/35 scale, the crew-served weapons are the primary focal points of the deck. This model captures the complex dual-mount architecture with exquisite fidelity, featuring the accurately rendered cooling fins of the 81mm mortar, the heavy-duty tripod/pedestal base, and the iconic perforated barrel shroud of the M2HB .50 caliber machine gun. Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, reflecting the "make-do" ingenuity of the US Navy’s mosquito fleet.

Historically Accurate PT Configuration: Meticulously researched from ordnance manuals and PT boat archives to ensure a seamless fit with 1/35 scale deck layouts. This set includes:

• The 81mm Mortar: Captured in its specialized naval mounting, designed for high-angle fire against island defenses.
• The M2HB .50 Caliber: The legendary "Ma Deuce" mounted directly above or alongside the mortar for immediate defense.
• Integrated Aiming Gear: Detailed with the elevation handwheels and specialized naval sights essential for 1/35 scale realism.
• Hollowed Engineering: Expertly designed to reduce material weight—ensuring your model maintains a perfect "on-the-step" waterline—while maintaining a robust, "heavy ordnance" appearance.

Premium Material: High Detail Resin Grey

To ensure your PT boat 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 grey tint is specifically chosen to highlight minute details—such as the spade grips on the .50 cal, the mortar muzzle, and the structural rivets—making them clearly visible during the construction phase.
• Professional Smooth Finish: Provides an ultra-smooth, non-porous surface that drastically reduces preparation time, allowing you to move straight to priming and specialized USN 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 models.
• Museum-Grade Detail: Captures individual mechanical features and mounting hardware with architectural clarity.
• Unpainted Finish: Provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. Recreate the standard "Parkerized" gun metal look or the weathered, salt-crusted appearance of a boat on long-term patrol in the Solomon Islands.
• Easy Integration: Designed for a seamless fit with standard 1/35 scale PT boat deck and gun tub assemblies.

A Canvas for Pacific War Artistry

Unpainted for Total Customization: Arriving in its raw resin finish, the 81mm Mortar & M2HB set serves as the ultimate starting point for advanced weathering:

• The "Iron Bottom Sound" Look: Apply a base of dark gunmetal. The smooth resin surface is ideal for depicting unique wear patterns—from salt-fading along the pedestal to subtle "grease-staining" around the mortar breech and machine gun receiver.
• Realistic Weathering: The 1/35 scale is the ideal playground for detailing. Apply light oil-washes to define the cooling holes on the .50 cal shroud and metallic "polishing" to the muzzle to achieve high levels of authenticity and realism.

Order yours today and add this realistic 1/35 US 81mm Mortar & M2HB to your PT boat model!