Victrix Plastic Miniatures
12mm M3 Half-Track VG12010
This Victrix set includes six finely detailed 12mm (1:144 scale) M3 Half-Tracks, along with a decal sheet featuring Allied stars and vehicle names. Highly versatile and widely used, the M3 served with both American and British forces in all major theatres of the Second World War—including the Western Front, North Africa, Italy, and even the Eastern Front through Lend-Lease arrangements.
The kit includes options for building both US and UK variants, with interchangeable crew figures, stowage, and optional cupolas. Winch and roller hull configurations are included, as well as multiple machine gun mounts allowing for up to four .30 cal or .50 cal guns per vehicle. This variety enables hobbyists and wargamers to customise each model to reflect specific units or battlefield roles.
Originally developed to provide armoured mobility to infantry units, the M3 Half-Track quickly became the workhorse of Allied mechanised forces. Its light armour provided protection from small arms fire, while its speed and reliability made it ideal for troop transport, supply runs, reconnaissance, and command duties. Its open-top design offered excellent visibility for the crew and rapid dismounting for passengers under fire.
- 6 x 12mm M3 Half-Tracks
- US and British crew options
- Winch and roller hull variants
- Optional cupola and multiple MG mounts
- Extensive stowage accessories
- Transfers included (Allied stars and names)
Note: This set requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
The M3 Half-Track became the standard armoured personnel carrier for the US Army during World War II. Combining the mobility of a wheeled vehicle with the terrain-handling of a tracked system, it enabled mechanised infantry to keep pace with armoured formations. Its production began in 1941, and by war’s end, over 40,000 units had been built. The M3 served with distinction in North Africa, Italy, Northwest Europe, and the Pacific. British units also employed the M3 extensively under Lend-Lease, adapting them for roles such as artillery towing, ambulance duty, and command vehicles. Its modular construction and reliability ensured it remained in service with many nations long after the war ended, cementing its status as a symbol of Allied mobility and mechanised warfare.
