This listing is for a new Corgi M2A4 Stuart British Army Desert Rats, "Bellman". This model was released in 2006 as part of Fighting Machines Series Showcase Collection with limited pieces distributed world-wide.

Note: Outer box has some shelves wares and some small tears at the opening flaps.

Scale: 1/64 (estimate)       Length: 3.5"        Width: 1.75"

The M3 Stuart, officially 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. A further modification of the M3, the M5 entered production in April 1942. By June 1944 a total of 8,884 vehicles in two variants had been produced. The tank was used in all theaters of war.The British service name "Stuart" came from the American Civil War Confederate general J. E. B. Stuart and was used for both the M3 and the derivative M5 Light Tank.

M3 Stuart Light Tank

Designed as a replacement for the M2, the Light Tank M3 featured thicker armor, modified suspension and a new gun recoil system. Internally, the radial engine was at the rear and the transmission at the front. The prop shaft connecting the two ran through the middle of the fighting compartment. The radial engine, having its crankshaft high off the hull bottom, contributed to the tank's high silhouette. Production started in March 1941 and continued until October 1943.

Corgi "Military Vehicles" die cast vehicles feature:

  • Die cast metal construction with some plastic components.
  • Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull in die cast metal
  • Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals