US Light Tank M5A1	Tamiya, 1/48 scale
by Brett Green

Description

Here is my first completed model for 2025 - Tamiya's new 1/48 scale US Light Tank M5A1 Stuart.

I published an in-box review here on Missing-Lynx a few weeks ago here.

I made a few additions and changes to my Stuart. I bought Djiti's Production's T36E6 tracks and their M8 stowage. I wound up not using the stowage as much of it related to the 75mm howitzer of the M8 HMC.

Instead I dug deep into the spares box to find a bunch of 1/48 scale boxes, packs, rolls and even a small wooden barrel from Hauler.

I installed a photo-etched Cullin Hedgerow Device, also from Hauler. This is intended for the M8 HMC but the hull and running gear is pretty much identical to the M5A1 kit so fit was fine.

I'll be writing this one up for two articles in Issues 228 and 229 of Model Military International magazine.

Purchased by reviewer

Tamiya kits are distributed in the UK by The Hobby Company Limited