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U.S. Antarctica Snow Cruiser (3D Printed) (x One)
Sku : HBG_3DP_1565
Dimensions : 38.3 x 22 x 16 mm (1.51 x 0.87 x 0.63 in)
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U.S. Antarctica Snow Cruiser
Experimental prototype.
The American Antarctic Snow Cruiser was an enormous experimental vehicle built for a 1939 Antarctic expedition. It was intended to provide long-range mobile accommodation and carry an aircraft, but its wheeled design performed poorly on Antarctic snow. The machine failed to fulfill its ambitious mobility plans and was abandoned, making it a striking example of environmental requirements defeating engineering expectations. The vehicle’s enormous smooth tires failed to provide the expected traction, turning a plan for long journeys into a lesson in the behavior of snow and ice. Its integrated living and working arrangements reveal the ambition behind the project. Environmental testing and practical ground contact proved more decisive than the impressive scale of the machine.
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Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.
Tabletop use
Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1936, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.
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