M3 Stuart US Light Tank 1:35 Tamiya 35360

Plastic model kit: US Light Tank M3 Stuart 1:35 Tamiya 35360

This plastic model kit depicts the American light tank M3 Stuart in 1:35 scale, produced by the renowned company Tamiya. This model kit is an excellent opportunity to recreate one of the most famous light tanks used during World War II.

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Model length: 129 mm
• Model width: 64 mm
• The kit includes detailed elements such as the riveted hull construction and a turret without a cupola.
• The model is equipped with realistically depicted 7.62 mm machine guns on the turret.
• Option to mount the machine guns on the side sponsons.
• The tracks in the model are in the form of easy-to-assemble strips.
• The kit includes a commander figure, whose head can be swapped for an American or Russian version.
• The set includes three types of decals: one for the American armed forces on the Tunisian front and two for the Soviet armed forces on the Russian front.

History of the M3 Stuart tank: The M3 Stuart tank was developed as an improved version of the earlier M2 model and entered production in March 1941. It was one of the first American tanks used in combat during World War II. The M3 Stuart was equipped with a 37 mm gun and several machine guns, making it effective in reconnaissance and infantry support operations.

This tank was widely used by American forces on various fronts, including North Africa and the Pacific. Due to its agility and reliability, the M3 Stuart was valued by crews, even though its armament and armor were less impressive compared to medium and heavy tanks. As part of the Lend-Lease program, many units were transferred to the Soviet Union, where they were mainly used for reconnaissance and infantry support tasks.

Interesting facts:

• The M3 Stuart was one of the first tanks received by the Red Army under the Lend-Lease program.
• The British named it "Stuart" in honor of General Jeb Stuart from the Civil War.
• This tank was used by many countries, including Poland, Canada, Australia, and China.
• After the war, many units were sold to Latin American countries, where they were used well into the 1980s.

Recommended Tamiya paints for model painting:

• TS-5 Olive Drab (spray)
• LP-3 Flat Black
• LP-4 Flat White
• LP-11 Silver
• X-7 Red
• X-11 Chrome Silver
• X-12 Gold Leaf

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. Assembly requires separately sold modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.