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M3 Stuart "Honey"

By: Academy Hobby

Type: Scale Model

Product Line: WWII Model Kit (1/35) (Academy Hobby)

MSRP old price: $35.00


Product Info

Title
M3 Stuart "Honey"
Publisher
Publish Year
2010
Dimensions
13.5x8.75x2.5"
NKG Part #
2147865523
MFG. Part #
AHM13270
Type
Scale Model
Material
Plastic

Description

The British named the M3 "General Stuart" upon receipt of the tank under the Lend-Lease program in June of 1941. The tank's ability to "shoot and scoot" we well as keeping the crew safe from small arms fire, earned an affectionate of "Honey" by its operators.

The British cavalry men like this tank since it can travel 10 to 20 mph faster than their own or enemy tanks, and for its ease of maintenance. The M3 were designed to replace the outdated M2s. The M3 incorporated a thicker armor, lengthened hull, and trailer idler wheel to act as another road wheel to decrease ground pressure and improve weight distribution.

The earlier version of the M3A1, the Stuart III, was powered by Continental W-970-9A7-cylinder radial gas 250 hp engine but by mid 1941, the Stuart IVs came off the production lines Guiberson T-1020 air coiled radial diesel engine.

  • Includes one-piece flexible threads and Individual track
  • Can be assembled as either England or U.S. Army
  • Fully detailed interior & exterior

    Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.