M5 Stuart by Warlord Games

M5 Stuart

This new, versatile plastic kit can be assembled as either the M5 Stuart, M5A1 Stuart or the E7-7 Mechanised Flamethrower and is also suitable for many Bolt Action armies, including US, British, Soviet and Chinese.

The Americans preferred light tanks to armored vehicles for reconnaissance, and the M5 light tanks were developed for this role. The main difference from the earlier vehicle was the Cadillac engine. This necessitated a redesign of the armor, and the opportunity was taken to improve the armor layout and distribution. In the M5A1 version, the lower hull casting was now up to 64 mm thick in some areas. Other improvements included wider entry hatches, more interior space for the crew, and ammunition storage for 147 37 mm rounds. Production was limited because the introduction of the M24 light tank was imminent.

Although it counts as a light tank (damage rating 8+) in Bolt Action, it benefits from the special rule "Reinforced Armor"; when shots hit the front of the vehicle, its armor rating is treated as 9+ instead.

Main period of use: 1943-45. Number built: 6,810.

The box contains:
- A 1:56 scale plastic M5 Stuart light tank with options for the mechanized versions M5A1 and E7-7 with flamethrower.
- Bolt Action Stat Cards
- Full-color waterslide decal sheet
- Damage Markers

Models are delivered unassembled and unpainted.