Description
Foreart Plastic Model Kit
Foreart M142 ‘HIMARS’ High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (1/35) FOR5001
The M142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) is a lightweight, mobile launcher capable of delivering precision rocket fire with exceptional speed and flexibility. Built for deployment on a standard 6×6 truck chassis, the HIMARS is designed for rapid mobility, long-range firepower, and digital fire control integration, making it one of the most effective modern artillery systems in service today.
Foreart’s 1:35 scale model kit of the M142 HIMARS offers an impressively detailed build experience, capturing the complexity and power of this advanced artillery platform. This kit includes a complete chassis and powertrain, a fully detailed cabin interior, and options for opening or closing the doors. The front wheels are steerable, and the launcher system is fully articulated, capable of being posed in firing or transport configurations. With high-quality photo-etch and 3D printed components, including a bonus driver figure, this kit delivers both accuracy and realism.
- Complete powertrain and chassis replication
- Detailed driver’s cabin with full interior
- Doors can be assembled open or closed
- Steerable front wheels
- Movable, detailed launcher system with GMLRS rocket
- Includes photo-etch and 3D printed parts
- Bonus: 3D printed driver figure
- Decal sheet included
Note: This model kit requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.
History:
Developed by Lockheed Martin, the M142 HIMARS entered service in the early 2000s as a rapidly deployable artillery system designed for modern warfare. Its modular launcher is capable of firing a variety of munitions, including the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) and the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). Mounted on a standard FMTV chassis, the HIMARS provides a potent mix of mobility, speed, and precision. It has been extensively deployed by the United States and allied forces, most notably in recent conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. HIMARS continues to play a vital role in delivering long-range, precision strikes in support of ground operations.
