About this Product
The NAM M114 155mm Firebase brings heavy fire support to your U.S. forces in Team Yankee: 'Nam. Featuring large-caliber artillery and crew in detailed 15mm scale, this set represents the raw power of American firebases during the Vietnam War. The M114’s long-range bombardment capabilities make it a formidable asset for controlling the battlefield and supporting infantry advances from a distance.
Originally developed during World War II, the M114 saw continued use in Vietnam thanks to its proven accuracy and range, delivering crushing barrages from fortified positions deep in the jungle or highland terrain.
Key Features
• Includes M114 155mm howitzers with crew figures
• Designed for use with Team Yankee: ‘Nam
• 15mm scale with historically accurate detailing
• Provides powerful long-range indirect fire
• Ideal for static firebase defense or aggressive pre-assault shelling
Why Buy This Kit?
• Add serious firepower to your Vietnam-era U.S. army
• Perfect for anchoring a firebase or strategic artillery support
• Elevates your game with authentic historical units
• A must-have for players seeking a well-rounded force composition
Gameplay Role
The M114 serves as your army’s heavy-hitting artillery piece, offering extended range and high firepower. Use it to soften dug-in positions, suppress enemy AA guns, or create disruption before a full assault. It’s best kept behind the front line, protected but within range to influence key objectives.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Use a U.S. olive drab paint scheme with subtle weathering and soot marks around the barrel. Add spent shell casings, sandbags, and crates to base the guns in a realistic firebase setting. Painting crew in jungle fatigues helps tie the scene together.
Historical Context Sidebar
The M114 155mm howitzer was an evolution of earlier U.S. artillery designs, providing extended range and greater shell impact. During the Vietnam War, it played a crucial role in established firebases, often operating in remote jungle clearings to support infantry and mechanized operations. Its presence was a constant source of pressure on enemy forces, capable of reshaping the combat landscape with a single volley.
