NAM Monitor Boat
About this Product
The NAM Monitor Boat delivers heavy naval firepower to your riverine operations in Team Yankee: 'Nam. Heavily armored and armed, the Monitor was a floating fortress designed to dominate Vietnam’s complex network of rivers and canals. This 15mm scale kit provides a detailed model of the U.S. Navy Monitor, equipped with turret-mounted cannons, machine guns, and reinforced plating—perfect for spearheading assaults or securing key waterways.
Built on converted landing craft hulls, Monitors offered sustained fire support and a mobile artillery base capable of accompanying infantry and mechanized units into hostile jungle terrain. Their presence turned narrow rivers into battlegrounds where U.S. forces held the upper hand.
Key Features
• 15mm scale model of the U.S. Navy Monitor Boat
• Includes turret weaponry and armored detailing
• Perfect for use with Team Yankee: 'Nam riverine missions
• Represents a high-impact, heavily armed river vessel
• Ideal for supporting amphibious assaults and firebase defense
Why Buy This Kit?
• Add a resilient, firepower-heavy unit to your U.S. riverine force
• Essential for controlling key river crossings and supply routes
• Great centerpiece for themed Vietnam War missions
• Durable and cinematic—brings authentic river combat to life
Gameplay Role
The Monitor Boat functions as a slow-moving but heavily armed support unit. Use it to break enemy ambushes, protect convoys, or pin down enemy forces along the riverbanks. Its armor and weaponry make it difficult to remove without concentrated fire.
Paint & Hobby Tips
Use dark naval gray or jungle green tones to reflect camouflage used in Vietnam waterways. Add weathering and waterline grime for realism. Custom scenic basing with floating vegetation or jungle backdrops will make this model stand out on the table.
Historical Context Sidebar
Monitors were part of the U.S. Navy’s Mobile Riverine Force and were built from modified LCMs (Landing Craft Mechanized). Their job was to deliver superior firepower during riverine operations, including bombardments, troop support, and perimeter defense. With a 40mm cannon, 81mm mortar, and multiple machine guns, the Monitor became a feared presence along Vietnam’s river systems.
