Bolt Action - M3 Stuart

Bolt Action - M3 Stuart is a plastic vehicle kit that adds a fast Allied light tank to World War II tabletop battles.

The M3 Stuart upgraded the earlier M2 light tank with thicker armor, modified suspension, and a new recoil system. Armed with a 37mm gun and multiple Browning machine guns, it brings speed, reliability, and reconnaissance utility to Bolt Action armored platoons. The kit builds one plastic M3 Light Tank with options for 5 MMGs, a flamethrower, external fuel tanks, sand guards, and rounded or plate turret variants. It can support British, American, Soviet, or Chinese collections, as well as captured-use scenarios for German or Japanese forces. Models are 28mm / 1:56 scale plastic, supplied unassembled and unpainted, with glue and paints not included. Available now at Boarding School Games—Scout with armored speed.

Key features

* Plastic vehicle kit for Bolt Action World War II battles
* Builds 1 M3 Stuart light tank with 1 crew figure
* 28mm / 1:56 scale plastic model
* Includes build options for 5 MMGs, flamethrower, external fuel tanks, sand guards, and turret variants
* Supplied unassembled and unpainted; glue and paints not included
The Stuart stands tall, and was favoured by many crews due to its fairly high speed. It was mechanically reliable and obtained the nickname 'Honey' due to its smooth ride.

During 1942, the British Army decided to keep their Stuarts away from tank-versus-tank combat and instead use them for reconnaissance. A number of Stuart variations arose, including the Stuart Recce, the Stuart Kangaroo and the Stuart Command. Making a conversion of these is easy with the new plastic Stuart. The Recce had the turret removed in order to achieve an improved speed and range, while the Kangaroo had been converted into an armoured personnel carrier.

The M3 proved itself as an effective armoured vehicle in jungle environments, where the Japanese infantrymen found themselves under-equipped and lacking anti-tank weaponry. This left them with only one option, which was to rely on close assault tactics. The Stuart was an impressive counter to this, and in this setting was barely any more vulnerable than a medium tank.

Principal service: 1940–43. Numbers manufactured: 5,811.

Principle combatants:

British
American
Soviet
Chinese
Captured and used by:

German
Japanese
This box contains 1 x plastic M3 Light tank with options to use:

5 MMG
Flamethrower
External Fuel tanks
Sand guards
Rounded or plate turret variants