M3A1 Light Tank with Optional External Auxiliary Fuel Tanks
This kit contains optional parts to allow you to build the vehicle with External Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, if desired.
The M3A1 was an improved vehicle with a part welded hull resulting from changes recommended by the British following the desert experience with the M3. The changes included reducing the number of plates on the rear hull from two to one by bevelling the rear plate. A total of 4621 M3A1 series were built. This included 211 with diesel engines, some of which were supplied to the British with the remainder going to Russia under the Lend Lease programme.
They saw wide service with the Soviets and in one famous action, 33 took part in the amphibious landings in Crimea at Ozereika and Stanichka with the 563rd Separate Tank Battalion. The petrol-engine equipped M3A1 saw service with the Americans in Tunisia, Pacific and with British in Burma, Italy and NW Europe.
Amongst the recommendations was the adaptation of fuel tanks that could be jettisoned and many vehicles used in the Pacific and North African campaigns had twin 25 gallon tanks mounted on the rear hull.
- SKU: BA051/2 BA051 BA052
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We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
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This kit contains optional parts to allow you to build the vehicle with External Auxiliary Fuel Tanks, if desired.
The M3A1 was an improved vehicle with a part welded hull resulting from changes recommended by the British following the desert experience with the M3. The changes included reducing the number of plates on the rear hull from two to one by bevelling the rear plate. A total of 4621 M3A1 series were built. This included 211 with diesel engines, some of which were supplied to the British with the remainder going to Russia under the Lend Lease programme.
They saw wide service with the Soviets and in one famous action, 33 took part in the amphibious landings in Crimea at Ozereika and Stanichka with the 563rd Separate Tank Battalion. The petrol-engine equipped M3A1 saw service with the Americans in Tunisia, Pacific and with British in Burma, Italy and NW Europe.
Amongst the recommendations was the adaptation of fuel tanks that could be jettisoned and many vehicles used in the Pacific and North African campaigns had twin 25 gallon tanks mounted on the rear hull.
- ManufacturerMilicast
- Unit of SaleSingle Unit
- Assembly StatusUnassembled Kit
- Scale1:76
- Age Level17 Years & Up
- Skill Level3 – Intermediate
- ThemeMilitaria
We ship to all countries World Wide. If you receive an error message "No shipping location available" or similar, please contact us directly by e-mail (info@milicast.com) and we shall assist. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Shipments outside the UK may be subject to Duty & Taxes from the government of the destination country. Payment of Duty & Taxes are the responsibility of the customer.
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All Goods remain the property of Milicast Model Company until paid for in full. Goods may only be returned by prior arrangement at the recipients' expense. Delivery and insurance charges are non-refundable. Claims for damaged/missing items should be made within seven days of receipt.
Any products purchased 'second hand’, (without proof of direct Milicast Model Company supply, or supply from an Milicast Model Company approved dealer, shop or agent), or any products part assembled or part worked on in any way, are not covered by this returns policy. Under these circumstances no returns will be accepted, however we may quote for the supply of parts to restore the product to full inventory.
