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Tamiya 1/48 M5A1 Stuart
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-32606
£16.99
RRP £19.99
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The Tamiya 1/48 M5A1 Stuart (HC-32606) is a plastic model assembly kit in the 1/48 Military Miniature Series, depicting the U.S. light tank developed from the M3 Stuart. Powered by twin V8 petrol engines capable of around 58 km/h, the M5A1 introduced a welded hull with sloped frontal armour and an updated turret carrying a 37 mm gun. Deployed from North Africa to the Italian and Western Fronts, the nimble Stuart proved effective in reconnaissance and support roles.
Key Features
- 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit
- Length: 94 mm; width: 48 mm
- Authentic high-profile silhouette with front sloped armour, based on extensive research
- Turret with 37 mm gun, detailed track grouser racks and 7.62 mm machine gun
- Lower hull parts from Item 32604 (M8 HMC); newly moulded front/upper hull and turret
- Crisp welded seams and cast texture on the gun shield
- Assembly-type tracks with convenient one-piece straight sections
What’s Included
- Torso commander figure with binoculars
- Two marking options: C-34 “CAROL” and C-12 “CONCRETE” of the 3rd Armoured Division, Western Front, July 1944
- Two metal weights for a realistic heft
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Following from Item 32604 (1/48 U.S. Howitzer Motor Carriage M8), we are delighted to announce the appearance of the U.S. Light Tank M5A1 Stuart (which was developed from the M3 Stuart) in the 1/48 Military Miniature Series. The light tank M5A1 was developed as the successor of the M3 Stuart, which was America’s first major mass production light tank. Powered by twin V8 petrol engines, it achieved speeds of up to 58km/h.
While it kept the M3 turret, the M5 had a welded hull with updates to the sloped frontal armour and the rear engine deck. After that, M5A1 tanks appeared with an updated turret equipped with a 37mm gun, and they had bigger hatches, rails for track grousers and a 7.62mm machine gun mount. Around 6,800 M5A1s were produced, and after debuting in North Africa they were deployed on the new Italian and Western Fronts from 1943 and 1944 respectively, using their mobility effectively in reconnaissance and other roles.
About the Model
Key Info:
While it kept the M3 turret, the M5 had a welded hull with updates to the sloped frontal armour and the rear engine deck. After that, M5A1 tanks appeared with an updated turret equipped with a 37mm gun, and they had bigger hatches, rails for track grousers and a 7.62mm machine gun mount. Around 6,800 M5A1s were produced, and after debuting in North Africa they were deployed on the new Italian and Western Fronts from 1943 and 1944 respectively, using their mobility effectively in reconnaissance and other roles.
About the Model
- This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit.
- Length: 94mm, width: 48mm.
- The distinctive form with high profile and front sloped armour plate is authentically captured based on extensive research of the actual tank.
- Turret with a 37mm gun has realistic depictions of track grousers and 7.62mm machine gun.
- Lower hull parts are from Item 32604 (1/48 U.S. Howitzer Motor Carriage M8). Front / upper hull and turret parts are newly moulded. (Please refer to images on the following page.)
- Features realistic renderings of welded lines of connected sections and cast surface of gun shield.
- Assembly type tracks have one-piece straight sections.
- Includes one torso figure which depicts commander with binoculars.
- Includes two marking options to depict the C-34 “CAROL” and C-12 “CONCRETE” of the 3rd Armoured Division at the Western Front in July 1944.
- Two metal weights give a realistic heavy feel
Key Info:
- Brand: Tamiya
- Part No: HC-32606
- Barcode: 4950344326068
- Scale: 1:48
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