6498 - 1/35 M3a1 Italeri  [IT-6498S]

The light tank M-3 Stuart started initially to equip U.S. Army due to the fact the beginning of 1941. Running on a 250 hp air-cooled engine could achieve 60 km/h. It was within a sizable numbers based on the Mediterranean cinema of war during procedure Torch, america landing in North Africa. The M-3 ended up being certainly characterized by a somewhat light armor of just 45mm. and an armament includes a 37mm. primary weapon not enough to penetrate the armor of Axis medium and hefty tanks. Following dilemmas obtained dealing with the German tanks, it turned out used almost totally for reconnaissance tasks flanking moderate tanks like Shermans. Inside movie theatre of war of Pacific characterized by particular ecological conditions and existence of a lower range enemy tanks, M-3 could offer outstanding solution degree in infantry close support duties.