Rubicon Models 280023 M5A1 Stuart 1:56 Plastic Model Kit

Description

Rubicon Models 280023 M5A1 Stuart

The History

The M5A light tank was essentially an M5 with the larger turret first introduced on the M3A3. Production began in early 1943, and a total of 6,810 M5A1s were produced. By June 1944, the US Army had almost most entirely switched to the M5A1. It was also used by the US Marines.

In Northwest Europe, the M5A1 was primarily used for scouting and security duties, although it still had a role as a gun tank in the Pacific. It was also used by Britain, Canada, Poland and France, as well as the Yugoslav partisans and (after WW2) China. In British, Canadian and Polish service, the M5A1 was known as the Stuart VI, and from 1943 onwards the turret was frequently removed, resulting in the Stuart Recce.

Product Highlights

Chice to build either a mid or late production M5A1 (Stuart Vl)

Can also build as a M5A1 (Stuart Vl) Reece / kangaroo

Various machine gun (MMG and HMG) Options

Open hatches, spare road wheel and hedgerow cutter

decals include both US and Allise insignia and markings

Number of parts: 53 Pieces / 2 Sprues