Afv Club 35161 – 1/35 M5A1 Stuart Light Tank Late Type

The AFV Club 35161 – 1/35 M5A1 Stuart Light Tank Late Type  is a meticulously crafted plastic model that brings to life the distinctive late-production variant of the U.S. WWII light tank.

Kit Highlights:

• Distinctive Late-Type Details
  This model includes new tooling for side skirts and a refined turret design to accurately represent the late-production M5A1 Stuart. The kit also includes a rear toolbox and an AA machine-gun shield—detail enhancements not present in earlier versions.
• High-Quality Engineering
  AFV Club delivers precision with a metal gun barrel, finely detailed hull, clear vision blocks, and two types of idler wheels. The turret and hull parts are skillfully molded and designed for precise assembly.
• Realistic Components & Buildability
  The kit includes a movable suspension system, optional hedgerow-cutter attachment, and a comprehensive photo-etched detail sheet to elevate realism.
• Extras for Immersion
  Builders receive realistic decals with marking schemes for at least four distinctive M5A1 units, plus flexible hatch options. Twine and clear parts are also included to support authentic stowage and display details.
• Well-Suited Build Experience
  With approximately 15 sprues, this kit balances detail with accessibility, catering to intermediate to advanced modelers.

Historical Context:

The M5A1 Stuart played a supporting but critical reconnaissance role during WWII, valued for its agility and reliability. The late-version “Late Type” featured simplified additions like the side skirts for battlefield survival and crew protection enhancements.

Conclusion:

AFV Club’s M5A1 Stuart Late Type kit offers superior detail, engineering precision, and authentic features. It’s a commendable choice for modelers wanting a historically accurate and visually impactful rendition of this iconic light tank.