M5 Stuart

M5 Stuart

This new, multi-part plastic kit can be assembled as either an M5 Stuart, M5A1 Stuart or an E7-7 Mechanised Flamethrower, and what's more, it’s suitable for many Bolt Action armies, including US, British, Soviets and Chinese.

The Americans favoured light tanks over armoured cars for reconnaissance duties and the M5 light tanks were developed for this role. The main difference over the earlier vehicle was the Cadillac engine. This necessitated a redesign of the armour and the opportunity was taken to improve the tank’s layout and distribution. On the M5A1 version, the lower hull casting was now up to 64mm thick in places. Further improvements included wider access hatches, more crew interior space and ammunition stowage for 147 37mm shells. Production was limited as the introduction of the M24 light tank was imminent.

Although it counts as a Light Tank (Damage Value 8+) in Bolt Action, it benefits from the ‘Reinforced Armour’ special rule; when hit by shots to the front of the vehicle, its armour value is instead treated as 9+.

Main service: 1943-45. Units built: 6,810.

Box contains:
- One 1:56 scale plastic M5 Stuart light tank with options for M5A1 and E7-7 Mechanised Flamethrower versions
- Bolt Action Stat Cards
- Full-colour waterslide decal sheet
- Damage Markers

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.