Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4902
M5 Stuart Diecast Model
ROC 3rd Armored Rgt, October 1949 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| M5 Stuart | | 2.5" | | 1.25" |
October 25, 1949 during the Chinese Civil War the People's Liberation Army troops landed on Greater Quemoy Island (Kinmen Island). The PLA forces were met by the ROC 18th Army and M5A1s of the 1st Bn, 3rd Tank Regiment. The PLA were beaten back and dug in at Guningtou. On October 26, around 1000 PLA reinforcements landed but on October 27 the PLA were running out of supplies and forced to surrender. Because of the M5A1 actions it was nicknamed "the Bear of Kinmen".
With its twin Cadillac V-8 engines, the M5 was designed to relieve the demand for the radial aero-engines used in its predecessor, the M3. Initially called M4, the tank was redesignated M5 in an effort to avoid confusion with the M4 Sherman. The M5's 37mm main gun provided inferior firepower but the 50 caliber machine gun became a favorite of gunners. This tank's armament was effective and its mobility was impressive at a top speed of 36 MPH. The British were the first to use this American tank, giving it the name Stuart after Civil War General J.E.B. Stuart. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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