{"product_id":"130-usn-pt-boat-109-m3-37mm-anti-tank-gun","title":"1\/30 USN PT Boat 109 M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e1\/30 USN PT-109 M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun: Field-Modified Firepower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_29046246b5a875db-60\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eUnleash the aggressive, field-modified spirit of the Solomon Islands campaign with the meticulously engineered \u003cstrong\u003e1\/30 USN PT Boat 109 M3 37mm Anti-Tank Gun\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\"\u003eFamously lashed to the forward deck of Lieutenant John F. Kennedy’s PT-109, this army-issue weapon was the ultimate \"field expedient\" solution for punching through the armored hulls of Japanese \"Barge Buster\" traffic.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e At this large \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"377\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e1\/30 scale\u003c\/b\u003e, this replica provides the mechanical density and historical grit required for a premier naval masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEngineering Precision \u0026amp; Tactical Fidelity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_29046246b5a875db-61\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eHigh-Fidelity Ballistic Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e At 1\/30 scale, the industrial nature of the M3 is fully realized. \u003cspan class=\"citation-69\"\u003eThis model captures the weapon's architecture with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"149\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69\"\u003eexquisite fidelity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-69 citation-end-69\"\u003e, featuring the accurately rendered cooling fins on the barrel, the heavy-duty breech block, and the unique mounting hardware used to secure the gun to the PT boat's wooden deck.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Every structural line is rendered with architectural sharpness, transforming your forward deck into a high-stakes combat station.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHistorically Accurate \"Barge Buster\" Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Meticulously researched to represent the specific Army-surplus M3 guns acquired by PT crews in the Pacific. This replica includes the distinctive profile of the gun stripped of its wheels and axle, ready for a permanent forward-deck mount. The geometry is optimized to ensure a seamless and authentic fit for your 1\/30 scale Elco 80' PT Boat project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003ePremium Material \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eTo ensure your PT-109 meets museum standards, we offer this weapon in professional-grade \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"89\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eHigh Detail Resin\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eSharp Mechanical Features:\u003c\/b\u003e The resin captures the minute details of the aiming sights and the textured surface of the breech handle—details that are critical at 1\/30 scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eSmooth Surface Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Arrives in a professional grey or white finish, providing a non-porous surface that is optimized for high-quality primers and specialized naval paints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eHollowed Engineering:\u003c\/b\u003e Expertly designed to reduce topside weight—a crucial factor for RC modelers—while maintaining the robust, heavy-metal appearance of the original field gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003eAccurate 1\/30 Scale:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-scaled for a perfect fit with 1\/30 scale Elco 80' PT Boat models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eTactical Accuracy:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the unique \"lashed-down\" appearance of the PT-109's forward armament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003eUnpainted Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a blank canvas for your artistic vision. 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