Bolt Action: Pre-Order Plastic M3 Stuart
The versatile scout tank used by Allied forces is now available in plastic!
The M3 Stuart was the first American-crewed tanks to engage in tank vs tank combat in WWII. It was used by US, British, and Commonwealth forces in multiple theaters – including Africa, Europe, and Russia.
It is known by several names: General Stuart, Honey, Light Tank… and now you can pick it up in plastic from Warlord Games.
Some Background on the little tank that could…via Wikipedia
The M3 Stuart, formally Light Tank M3, is an American light tank of World War II. It was supplied to British and Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war. Thereafter, it was used by U.S. and Allied forces until the end of the war.
The name General Stuart or Stuart given by the British comes from the American Civil War Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart and was used for both the M3 and the derivative M5 Light Tank. In British service, it also had the unofficial nickname of Honey after a tank driver remarked “She’s a honey”. To the United States Army, the tanks were officially known only as “Light Tank M3” and “Light Tank M5”.
The M3 Stuarts were the first American-crewed tanks in World War II to engage the enemy in tank versus tank combat.
Plastic M3 Stuart – $29.00
- 5 MMG
- Flamethrower
- External Fuel tanks
- Sand guards
- Rounded or plate turret variants
M3 Stuart in Bolt Action
| Cost: | 100pts (inexperienced), 125pts (regular) |
| Weapons: | 1 turret-mounted light anti-tank gun with coaxial MMG and 2 forward facing, hull-mounted MMGs |
| Damage Value: | 8+ (light tank) |
| Options: | |
| May be a “Recce” vehicle for +10pts | |
| Special Rules: | |
| Recce: If option is chosen | |
| Vulnerable: Because of the riveted construction, all shots to the side and rear of the vehicle get an additional +1 penetration modifier (i.e. in total, +2 for side hits and +3 for rear hits) |
~I love the Stuart – such a quick plucky tank!
