Tamiya 35360 US M3 Stuart Light Tank 1/35 Scale Plastic Model Kit

Tamiya ventured into the modeling business in 1948, with a scale wooden ship model kit. Since then, Tamiya has been striving to offer merchandise that can truly be called 'First in Quality Around the World.' Now Tamiya is offering more than 300 different products, both in the fields of precision static models and high performance radio control vehicles. These products are not only sold in Japan but also exported in vast quantities to the United States, Europe, South East Asia, and to many other parts of the world. The standard of excellence achieved by Tamiya is regarded as among the very finest in the world of model hobbies. This 1/35 scale model faithfully depicts the M3 Stuart tank. It is a complete new kit with updated details compared to the Stuart model that has been offered for decades. The M3 Stuart was manufactured from March 1943 onwards and deployed not only by U. S. forces; it also saw action in Soviet colors. The late production variant of the tank had a rounded turret design with the cupola removed. It used a 37mm main gun, with numerous 7. 62mm machine guns: one coaxial to the main gun, one on the front, on the turret and in the side sponsons on certain variants. 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. A late production M3 Stuart with riveted hull, cupola-less turret and 7. 62mm machine gun is accurately recreated. Belt parts offer an accurate and fuss-free depiction of the tracks, combining with detailed drive sprocket and suspension components for a realistic finish. 3 marking options included, recreating one U. S. vehicle and two Red Army vehicles. Comes with a commander torso figure in U. S. tanker clothing. A choice of U. S. or Soviet head parts allows use with any of the marking options. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.