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USA M5A1 Stuart Light Tank Hobby Master HG4907 Scale 1:72
Hobby Master 1:72 Armor Series
USA M5A1 Stuart Light Tank Hobby Master HG4907 Scale 1:72
92nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Germany, January 1945
USA M5A1 Stuart Light Tank Hobby Master HG4907 Scale 1:72
92nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Germany, January 1945
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Hobby Master 1:72 Armor Series
USA M5A1 Stuart Light Tank Hobby Master HG4907 Scale 1:72
92nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Germany, January 1945
1:72 Scale
Item: HG4907
die-cast model
Hobby Master 1/72 Ground Power Series
HG4907
US M5A1 Stuart "Sloppy Joe"
92nd Cavalry Recon. Sqn., Germany, Jan 1945
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Turret turns
Metal turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
With the German victories in Europe using mobile firepower the development of light tanks
became a priority. In early 1942 the GMC Cadillac Division developed the M5 series called
the Stuart by the British. By September 1942 the improved M5A1 was developed. Originally
equipped with a .30 caliber anti-aircraft machine gun most tank crews upgraded to the .50
caliber machine gun. In Europe the Stuart proved too ineffective against the larger German
AFV’s making it an easy target. The M5A1 proved adequate in the Pacific against Japanese
armor.
The 12th Armored Division used geometric signs on the front hull as a means of identifying
the tank, unit, battalion, squadron etc. The tank belonged to the 92nd Cavalry
Reconnaissance Squadron and called “Sloppy Joe” after the American sandwich of the same
name. The 12th AD arrived in England on October 2, 1944 and then France a month later. In
early January 1945 the 12th AD suffered heavy losses at Herrlisheim trying cross the Rhine.
In mid January the 12th AD was relieved to regroup and in February was much more
successful.
Specifications for the M5A1 light tank
Number Produced 1942 to 1944 – 6,810
Crew – 4 / Commander, Gunner, Driver, Co-Driver
Performance
Powerplant – 2 x Cadillac Series 42 V-8 water-cooled engines, 110 hp per engine
Fuel Capacity – approximately 85 U.S. Gallons
Maximum Speed – 37 mph
Range – 100 miles
Turning Radius – 21 ft
Weight – 16.8 tons
Dimensions
Length – 14 ft 3 in
Width – 7 ft 6 in
Height – 8 ft 5 in
Armament
1 x 37 mm M6 main gun with 147 rounds
M6 ammunition – M51B1 and M51B2 A.P.C. (Armor Piercing Capped), M74 A.P. (Armor
Piercing), M63 H.E. (High Explosive)
1 x 7.62 mm (.30 caliber) M1919A5 coaxial machine gun
1 x 7.62 mm (.30 caliber) bow M1919A4 machine gun
Originally 1 x 7.62 mm (.30 caliber) cupola mounted M1919A4 machine gun upgraded in the
field to 12.7 mm (.50 caliber) machine gun with 6,500 machine gun rounds
Additional Info
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Stock#HG4907
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BrandHobby Master
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ColorCamouflage
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Country of Manufacture
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TypeTank
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Vehicle ModelM5
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EraModern
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CountryUnited States
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Scale1:72
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.