{"product_id":"guns-of-history-ms4010-civil-war-gatling-gun-1-16-scale","title":"Guns of History MS4010 Civil War GATLING GUN 1:16 SCALE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGuns Of History American Civil War Gatling Gun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore the era of modern automatics, the Gatling Gun stood alone as the world’s first successful rapid-fire weapon. This all-metal kit by Model Expo’s Guns of History series captures every intricate detail of the weapon that forever changed the battlefield.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"It will bear the same relation to other firearms that the sewing machine bears \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eto the common needle.\" — Dr. Richard Gatling, 1862\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExquisite Detail \u0026amp; Authentic Materials\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForget plastic components. This premium kit is engineered for the serious modeler, featuring high-quality Britannia metal and solid brass parts. The assembly mirrors historical manufacturing, including: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e- Precision Machined Hubs: Ensuring smooth, accurate wheel assembly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e- Laser-Cut Wood Rims: Providing the authentic texture and structural integrityof 19th-century artillery wheels. \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e-Multi-Barrel System: Ten accurately scaled barrels that showcase the\u003cbr\u003erevolutionary cam-operated firing sequence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Build Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for intermediate modelers, this kit offers a rewarding challenge with a manageable footprint.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhether you are a Civil War enthusiast or a mechanical hobbyist, the heavy-weight metal feel and precision-fit parts ensure a final result\u003cbr\u003ethat is worthy of a display case or a professional desk centerpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScale 1:16\u003cbr\u003eLength 7-7\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth 3-3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eHeight 3-1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eMaterial Britannia Metal, Brass, Laser-cut Wood\u003cbr\u003eDifficulty Intermediate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eInvented during the American Civil War, the Gatling Gun used a hand-cranked\u003cbr\u003emechanism to fire hundreds of rounds per minute. While early models saw\u003cbr\u003elimited action during the Siege of Petersburg, the weapon's psychological impact\u003cbr\u003eand reliability led it to become a staple of late 19th-century military history. This\u003cbr\u003ekit replicates the 1862 configuration, the very design that paved the way for\u003cbr\u003emodern defensive technology.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNote: Paint and glue are required for assembly but not included. For the most\u003cbr\u003eauthentic finish, we recommend the Guns of History Acrylic Paint Set.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 1.4rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/MS4010_GATLIN_GUN.pdf?v=1759841011\"\u003eInstructions - English\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 1.4rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/MS4010_Gatling_gun_-_Brass_barrel.doc?v=1759841000\"\u003eParts List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Model Expo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42957702922342,"sku":"MS4010","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/3274\/0198\/files\/gatlinghero.png?v=1778704679","url":"https:\/\/www.modelexpo-online.pro\/products\/guns-of-history-ms4010-civil-war-gatling-gun-1-16-scale","provider":"Model Expo Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}