M5A1 (Stuart VI) / M5A1 (Stuart VI) Recce / Kangaroo
(280023)
The M5A1 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:
- Choice to build either a mid or late production M5A1 (Stuart VI)
- Can also build as a M5A1 (Stuart VI) Reece / Kangaroo
- Various machine gun (MMG & HMG) options
- Open hatches, spare road wheel & hedgerow cutter
- Decals include both US & Allies insignia & markings
Number of Parts: 53 pieces / 2 sprues
28mm, plastic
Rubicon Models
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Rubicon Models UK Ltd
Walley Street
Biddulph, Vereinigtes Königreich, ST8 6EA
info@rubiconmodels.com
https://www.rubiconmodels.com/
Responsible person:
Frontline Games
Faerbereiweg 3A
Schleswig-Holstein
Huetten, Deutschland, 24358
info@frontlinegames.de
https://www.frontlinegames.de/
