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| | Code: HM-HG4906 
Status: Sold out - Discontinued
We regret this item is no longer available for sale. Please see the product description for links to similar items we still have available. | Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG4906
M5 Stuart Diecast Model
US Army 3rd Armored Div, Buddies, 1944 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| M5 Stuart | | 2.5" | | 1.25" |
The 3rd Armored Division entered combat July 9 1944 and weren’t part of Patton’s 3rd Army. Often being assigned as the lead element earned the 3AD the nickname "Spearhead". They fought in the Battle of the Bulge, Falaise Gap, Ruhr Pocket and others. The 3AD was the first Allied unit to enter Germany, to breach the Siegfried Line and first to capture a German town, Roetgen. There were fifteen U.S. Armored divisions in Europe during WWII and 3AD saw the most combat, inflicted the most damage and suffered the most casualties. 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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