{"product_id":"9103-mirage-hobby-72670-m3-us-light-tank-first-hundred-172","title":"Mirage Hobby 72670 M3 US Light Tank First Hundred 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMirage Hobby 72670 M3 US Light Tank First Hundred (1\/72) – Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMirage Hobby 72670 M3 US Light Tank First Hundred is a highly detailed plastic model kit in the popular 1\/72 scale. This kit represents the American M3 Stuart light tank, widely known as the \"Stuart\", extensively used by Allied forces during World War II. The “First Hundred” version refers to the initial batch of one hundred M3 tanks produced for the US Army, making it a unique addition to any collection of armored vehicles from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72 – ideal for dioramas and collections in this scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic model kit – glue and paints are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperator country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America; also used by the United Kingdom, USSR (under Lend-Lease program).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality injection-molded plastic; the set does not include resin or photo-etched parts, but offers finely recreated construction details and realistically rendered hull and turret surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (years of use: 1941–1945).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical description:\u003c\/strong\u003e The M3 Stuart light tank was the first modern light tank to see combat service with the US Army during World War II. It proved its worth in battle in North Africa, on the Western Front, and during the Pacific campaigns. The “First Hundred” version refers to the historical significance of the very first vehicles introduced into service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/5 – a model designed for both beginners and intermediate modellers, offering good detail quality with ease of assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the Mirage Hobby M3 US Light Tank First Hundred 1\/72 to all fans of historical modeling, armor enthusiasts of World War II, and collectors of 1\/72 scale models. It is an excellent proposition for those starting their adventure with plastic modeling, as well as for intermediate modelers wishing to expand their dioramas or collections with a precisely recreated vehicle of great historical significance. The model offers a very good quality-to-price ratio and high historical accuracy of the reproduced details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mirage Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719915262286,"sku":"M72670","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/88e49475d103932aa69a589f46926fa9.jpg?v=1755485572","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/9103-mirage-hobby-72670-m3-us-light-tank-first-hundred-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}