About this Product
The NAM ATC Tent is a thematic battlefield accessory designed to enhance your Vietnam War tabletop environments. Modeled after Air Traffic Control (ATC) or field command tents used by U.S. forces during the conflict, this 15mm-scale resin or plastic terrain piece brings realism and narrative depth to your Team Yankee: āNam games.
Perfect for use as an objective marker, scenery piece, or part of a larger firebase or landing zone setup, the ATC Tent adds both strategic interest and immersive detail to your battlefield.
Key Features
ā¢ 15mm-scale terrain accessory
ā¢ Ideal for representing command or air traffic control posts
ā¢ Adds visual realism to airfield, base, or LZ scenarios
ā¢ Compatible with Team Yankee: āNam and other 15mm wargames
ā¢ Can be used as an objective marker or static terrain feature
Why Buy This Kit?
ā¢ Great for enhancing mission environments and thematic setups
ā¢ Offers hobbyists a chance to create realistic military encampments
ā¢ Simple but impactful addition to any Vietnam-era terrain collection
ā¢ Useful in both casual and scenario-based games
Gameplay Role
While not a combat unit, the ATC Tent can serve as an objective or scenario centerpiece in missions involving airstrikes, evacuations, or forward operating bases. It adds narrative weight and strategic relevance to custom missions.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Paint in muted olive drab, khaki, or beige to reflect military canvas tents of the era. Add dust or mud weathering for authenticity. Consider surrounding the tent with crates, sandbags, or radio gear to create a realistic command zone vignette.
Historical Context Sidebar
Field tents like this served critical logistical and command roles during the Vietnam War. In airfields or firebases, ATC tents coordinated helicopter traffic, artillery strikes, and unit movements. Though temporary and vulnerable, they were vital to the efficiency and survival of U.S. and allied forces in the field.
