US M5A1 Stuart Light Tank Stowage 1 (387.79-S1)

This ready-made Artitec model reproduces a U.S. Army M5A1 Stuart light tank in an extensively equipped field configuration. Its olive-drab finish is complemented by subtle fading, dust, chipped edges, darkened recesses, and rust-toned wear across the tracks and running gear, while white Allied star markings stand out clearly against the armored hull.

The compact turret carries a 37 mm main gun and a roof-mounted machine gun, with open rear-deck access panels adding further visual interest. Extensive external stowage includes rolled tarps, bedrolls, packs, bags, containers, spare track links, a spare road wheel, tools, and other field equipment secured across the turret, hull sides, front deck, and engine compartment.

• Ready-Made 1:87 / HO scale Artitec model.
  
• U.S. Army M5A1 Stuart light tank with compact hull and enclosed rotating turret.
• Detailed 37 mm main gun and roof-mounted defensive machine gun.
• Extensively loaded field configuration with tarps, bedrolls, packs, bags, and equipment containers.
• Spare track links mounted around the turret and additional recovery equipment secured to the hull.
• Open rear-deck access panels with detailed surrounding fittings and equipment.
• Olive-drab finish with fading, grime, chipped edges, and rust-toned running-gear wear.
• White Allied star markings, detailed suspension, tracks, tools, tow fittings, and spare road wheel.
• Ideal for World War II, U.S. Army, light-tank, armored-reconnaissance, military collection, HO-scale layout, and diorama scenes.
  

Artitec's Ready-Made models are handcrafted from high-quality resin and produced in limited runs. Each model is expertly preassembled, hand-painted, and often subtly weathered to recreate the appearance of a real vehicle in use. Because every model is finished by hand, small variations may occur, making each piece unique.

Artitec uses vacuum-cast resin to reproduce exceptionally fine, true-to-scale details that can be difficult to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. Etched-brass parts are added where appropriate to capture delicate components and further enhance realism.

Each model is assembled, painted, and weathered by skilled specialists—a process requiring considerable time, precision, and experience. Artitec Ready-Made models are ideal for collectors seeking exceptional detail and realism without the time and effort required to build and finish a model kit.