{"product_id":"us-light-tank-m3-stuart-late-production","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 US LIGHT TANK M3 STUART - LATE PRODUCTION Model Kit 35360","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item_title_block_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title1_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eItem No:35360\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/35 Military Miniature Series No.360\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e1\/35 U.S. LIGHT TANK M3 STUART LATE PRODUCTION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"title2_\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v15_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 129 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v8_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGood Things Come in Small Packages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring 1940: watching on as Nazi German forces swept through Western Europe, U.S. military planners concluded that a replacement was needed for their M2A4, which was rapidly looking obsolete. Their immediate answer was the M3 light tank, which began production in March 1941, the original design employing a riveted hull and 250hp engine, with firepower provided by the 37mm main gun. Late production variants had a new lowered turret without cupola, with some later models having their sponson machine guns removed. The M3 not only fought in U.S. colors in North Africa, it was also supplied to the Red Army via Britain, serving in reconnaissance and infantry support roles.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v16_ wysiwyg_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/pkg\/35360_p1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/pkg\/35360_p1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg_area_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★This is a 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 129mm, width: 64mm. ★A highly accurate rendering of the WWII tank is based upon extensive study of full-size vehicles. ★Authentically captures riveted hull and cupola-less turret with machine gun and mount. ★Features optional parts recreating sponson machine guns. ★Realistic depiction of suspension is combined with convenient belt-type track parts. ★Comes with a commander torso figure and head parts to allow assembly as U.S. or Red Army. ★Includes three marking options: one U.S. and two Red Army schemes.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v18_\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★The compact, riveted hull form of the M3 Stuart is captured in detailed 1\/35 with aplomb.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Features an accurate depiction of the updated cupola-less horseshoe shaped turret.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c3.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Parts for the 7.62mm machine guns in the left and right side sponsons are optional.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c4.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c4.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★A commander torso figure is included in the kit to add an extra level of realism.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v18_\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c5.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★This image showcases the excellent attention to detail across the riveted hull.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c6.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c6.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Crisp, accurate molding is on display in the accurately-rendered suspension components.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c7.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c7.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Modelers can choose whether to assemble the kit with machine gun ammo case open or closed.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"height_0_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner_\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c8.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d7z22c0gz59ng.cloudfront.net\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/3\/35360\/35360_4c8.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e★Includes high quality decals allowing a choice of U.S. or Red Army unit marking options.\u003cbr clear=\"both\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmpblock_ block_v15_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"img_\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"popup-image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiya.com\/cms\/img\/usr\/item\/cut\/35360_ct1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg 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