WIP M5 Stuart
 

Here's a pic of my latest build. Got the basic shape done, trying to fit the electrics before detailing;)
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1988018

Looking at the tracks and suspension are you building it on an existing tank base (Stuart?) or is the whole thing a scratch build?

The tracks and suspension all seem to be from a sherman except for the idler wheel

that;s correct, the bogies and track are HL Sherman which are a bit overscale, but as I want to battle her I wanted the reliability of factory running gear......plus I had them in my spares box so they didn't cost anything;)

Considering what we have to work with, that is an ingenious plan Frank.

Now that you have a reliable platform, let see the M3A1 Stuart... also known as the 'Honey'. ;)





Jeff

Inspiring idea Frank.

I want to tackle this myself some day, so I am very interested in the result

That is a really clever solution for a battling Stuart !!!!!!

I wish I had thought of that................:)

...a bit of detailing done......
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1988900

...bit more done....
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1989805

The Stuart is my favorite tank. I love it. Beautiful!

looking great. Wish you would have done a build thread on the hull and body though.

Thanks
Jim

not too much to see...it's all plasticard;)
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1989842

Still looks complicated to me. Good work.

Jim

Just Plasticard ya ooooookaaaay...IT"S AMAZING!! Great Job

OK, Now you have done it. Now you have shown us how I may tackle this. For sure add this on the to do list

looking forward to it, Dan;)
Here's a couple of pics to try and show the size difference between her and a Sherman.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1990366
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1990367
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1990368

update....nearly ready for paint...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1991158

...got the first coat of paint on....
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1993523

Man what a great job. If only you had done a build thread. Simply fantastic.

Jim

Here you go..
http://www.rctankregiment.com/rctank...hp?f=34&t=7550

...made a start on the weathering...
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1993774

This build is making me want one so bad. The M5 Stuart is a great tank. It's like the underdog of the armoured divisions.

Also, this tank has bought many smiles to my face on World of Tanks, and still does.

..photoshoot...:D
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1994962

Looks great! Is the idler sprung?

Now that's a perfect photo of a perfect model ... !!!!! The figures are the frosting on the cake, very realistic. The GI with the Garand is a nice detail.

@Maus45.....the idlers fixed, I wanted a strong, reliable battler and thought a working idler might be a bit too fragile.
@ Rex...the figure's from Alpine minatures and I think he's a beautifully sculpted model. His pose and "attitude" are spot on ;)