The M3 Stuart was the representative U.S. light tank in the early years of WWII. An improved version, called the M5A1, was officially accepted for service in September 1942. 6,800 examples were produced from January 1943 to June 1944 and they served mainly in reconnaissance units on the Italian and Western European fronts. Some tanks used during the fighting in Normandy were seen with hedgerow cutters attached to their hulls.
Features:
- Scale: 1:35- Plastic model kit (unassembled)
- 2 types of decals included
- Tank with distinctive hedgegrow cattures
- A machine gunner and 3 infantry figures firing a mortar are included to enable diorama creation straight from the box
- Image shows painted and assembled kit
- Tank length [cm]: 13.5
Requires:
- Assembly- Cement (glue)
- Hobby knife
- Sprue cutters
- Tweezers
- Paint brushes (various sizes)
- Paint
This kit is a detailed scale model for hobbyists. Glue, paint and tools sold separately. Contains small parts. Actual product may vary slightly from the pictures shown.
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Tamiya 1:35 M5A1 US Light Tank
