If your next craft-maker photography session centers on a wheeled armored vehicle, a 1/72 half-track gives you a recognizable profile without taking over the scene. The question is whether to reach for an American M4-based mortar carrier or a Belgian kegresse. The two unpainted models are close in concept but not in listed price: the US M4 81mm Mortar Carrier at USD 25.24, the Belgian Kegresse P19 at USD 16.99. With a USD 8.25 gap between them, the practical choice depends on how much finishing you want to do.
Quick verdict
If you want the lower-cost option and are ready to assemble and repair, choose the Belgian Kegresse. If you want the tank-type label and a stated 17+ age level, choose the US M4.
Comparison at a glance
| Decision point | US M4 81mm Mortar Carrier | Belgian Kegresse P19 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 25.24 | USD 16.99 |
| Price bar | ||
| Brand / condition | Handmade, New | Handmade, New |
| Material / scale | Resin, 1/72 | Resin, 1/72 |
| Build guidance | Unpainted; possible hand-made flaws | Unpainted; may need glue and production experience |
Where each model wins
- The US M4 81mm Mortar Carrier is the stronger pick when you want a US Army half-track subject, a tank-type designation, and a specific 17+ age level for your scene.
- The Belgian Kegresse P19 is the stronger pick when you want to keep your spend down and are happy to take on glue assembly, minor repairs, and your own finishing work.
Product notes
3D Printed 1/72 US M4 Half-Track 81mm Mortar Carrier Unpainted Model
This US M4 model is the costlier of the two. It comes as a Type: Tank with Age Level: 17 Years & Up, and the mortar-carrier configuration gives you an 81mm mortar role to stage in the scene. The model also carries a caveat that it is "hand-made somewhat flawed," so you may want to clean up surface issues before painting. For a craft-maker photography setup, the US M4 silhouette reads clearly as an American half-track, and the stated age level suggests a deliberate adult assembly project. The main catch is the higher price in this pair and the explicit caution about imperfections.
3D Printing 1/72 Belgian kegresse P19 half-track tank Model Unpainted
This Belgian kegresse P19 is the lower-priced option in this pair. It is made for someone with production experience: glue may be required, minor bends can be repaired with heat or hot water, and no user manual is included. The P19 makes an unusual Belgian subject for a craft-maker photography scene, and the lower price leaves more room in your supplies budget for paint and scenery. The limitation is that assembly and any small repairs are entirely up to you, so you should have some modeling experience before committing.
Final choice by use case
Choose the US M4 81mm Mortar Carrier when you want the tank-type designation, the stated 17+ age level, and an American half-track subject, and you can live with the higher price in this pair.
Choose the Belgian Kegresse P19 when you'd rather spend less and don't mind handling glue and minor fixes yourself to get the model photo-ready.
