Honey, I Shrank The Tank. M3/M5 Stuart STGB Chat

[PlaStix]

Hi all. Looking through the Group Builds, that could be happening in 2024, I noticed that there doesn't currently appear to be, an AFV Single Type GB proposal. I mentioned this to Craig @modelling minion, who suggested the Stuart as a possible candidate for a STGB. In his words "it is well known, was used by lots of countries and came in a wide range of varieties".

I'm going to suggest this as the M3/M5 Stuart Single Type GB, as long as @Enzo the Magnificent is okay with having the M3 and M5 Stuarts counting as a suitable 'single type'. - Enzo has let us know, below, that we are okay to have this as an M3/M5 Stuart STGB!

I have to admit I am not knowledgeable about this tank at all, so will be happily guided by anyone with more knowledge than me!

Some information can be found here: https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/us/m3_stuart.php and there are a lot more places on the internet to find out more!

If you are interested in taking part in this GB, please let me know below.

If people are interested in taking part, we will flesh out the guidelines for the GB as we go.

Kind regards,

Stix

 

Sign ups so far:

1. PlaStix (Co-Host)

2. Modelling Minion (Co-Host)

3. Marklo

4. Ray_W

5. Stef N

6. Mjwomack

7. Corsairfoxfouruncle

8. Bullbasket

9. bigfoot

10. Robert Stuart

11. dnl42

12. JackG

13. sardaukar

14. edjbartos

15. planecrazee

16. Mig Eater

17. ColonelKrypton

18. diablo rsv

19. Jasper dog

20. Ozzy

21. IanC

22. badger

23. Matt B

24. Bonhoff

25. Angus Tura

26. wellzy

27. nickhenfrey

28. Threadbear

29. bull-nut

30. THEscaleSHOW

31. robw_uk

32. John Masters

33. Peter Lloyd

34. Bertie McBoatface

35. Skyf24

36. TheBeardedOne

37. Armor Novice

38. Enzo the Magnificent

 

[modelling minion]

Well seeing as I suggested it to you then it would be rude not to sign up to it wouldn't it!

Also very happy to join you in hosting duties mate if you would like.

Here's a little bit of inspiration from the Victory Show yesterday;

 

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Edited September 4, 2023 by modelling minion

[vppelt68]

If I was an armour modeller, I'd spring into this by building a British Stuart Jalopy, the turretless recce platform from summer -44. Since I'm not, so I won't. But it's a cool machine! Good luck with the GB proposal, though 👍. V-P

[Marklo]

Did we not do Sherman’s last year. Personally I’m all in for any AFV group build.

[PlaStix]

31 minutes ago, modelling minion said:

Well seeing as I suggested it to you then it would be rude not to sign up to it wouldn't it!

Also very happy to join you in hosting duties mate if you would like.

Hi Craig. That's great news! Thank you. And great pic too! Hope you had a good time at the show.

 

27 minutes ago, vppelt68 said:

If I was an armour modeller, I'd spring into this by building a British Stuart Jalopy, the turretless recce platform from summer -44. Since I'm not, so I won't. But it's a cool machine! Good luck with the GB proposal, though 👍. V-P

Thank you V-P.

 

24 minutes ago, Marklo said:

Did we not do Sherman’s last year. Personally I’m all in for any AFV group build.

Hi Marklo. We did, but we only had two M3 Lees appear in the Gallery and no Stuarts. As this is for M3 and M5 Stuarts only, I'm hoping @Enzo the Magnificent will be okay with it! I have added you to the list in the hope that the GB gets the okay from Enzo.

 

Kind regards,

Stix

[modelling minion]

10 minutes ago, PlaStix said:

Hope you had a good time at the show

I certainly did but I'm paying for it now!

11 minutes ago, PlaStix said:

I'm hoping @Enzo the Magnificent will be okay with it!

I'm sure he will be fine with it. The Stuart family has the M3, M5 and M8 as well as numerous modifications and filed mods including Yugoslav Partisan ones with the turret removed and replaced by captured German quad 20mm anti-aircraft guns, very cool!

 

The designation M3 was somewhat over used by the US military as not only is it used for the Stuart but also the Lee/Grant, M3 scout car and M3 half track! And M8 was also used for the Greyhound armoured car!! Very confusing!

 

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[PlaStix]

2 minutes ago, modelling minion said:

I certainly did but I'm paying for it now!

Glad you enjoyed it but I'm sorry you are struggling now. Hope you feel better soon. I decided to stick to taking photos from the back garden. Got a few good ones, including quite a decent one of the Red Arrows.

Take care.

Stix

 

[Ray_W]

Stix,

Count me in.

Ray

[Enzo the Magnificent]

1 hour ago, PlaStix said:

I'm going to suggest this as the M3/M5 Stuart Single Type GB, as long as @Enzo the Magnificent is okay with having the M3 and M5 Stuarts counting as a suitable 'single type'.

Wikipedia has M3 and M5 Stuarts as a single subject page.  That's good enough for me.

 

We have three STGB proposals vying for seven slots.  If it qualifies for the bunfight there is a very good chance this will get through.

[PlaStix]

37 minutes ago, Ray_W said:

Stix,

Count me in.

Ray

Hi Ray. Thank you. I have added you to the list.

Kind regards, 

Stix

[PlaStix]

36 minutes ago, Enzo the Magnificent said:

Wikipedia has M3 and M5 Stuarts as a single subject page.  That's good enough for me.

 

We have three STGB proposals vying for seven slots.  If it qualifies for the bunfight there is a very good chance this will get through.

Hi Enzo.

That's great news.

Thank you very much. 

Kind regards, 

Stix

[Stef N.]

I wouldn't mind giving the larger scale ones a go, so count me in Stix.

[PlaStix]

36 minutes ago, Stef N. said:

I wouldn't mind giving the larger scale ones a go, so count me in Stix.

That’s great news Stef! I have added you to the list. Hopefully you will enjoy the larger scale. Have you a particular kit in mind?

Kind regards,

Stix

 

[Stef N.]

I would like to try one of the Classy Hobby's M5s. 1/16th scale but not an enormous shelf filler.👍

[Mjwomack]

Yes please, got the airfix repop in the stash which I'm sure would be fun! 

[modelling minion]

50 minutes ago, Stef N. said:

I would like to try one of the Classy Hobby's M5s. 1/16th scale but not an enormous shelf filler.👍

Thats about as big a scale as you can get! Should be nicely detailed.

 

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[Corsairfoxfouruncle]

Add me please… I have an M3 thats unfinished and really want to do an M8 SPH. 
 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howitzer_Motor_Carriage_M8

[modelling minion]

28 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Add me please… I have an M3 thats unfinished and really want to do an M8 SPH. 
 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howitzer_Motor_Carriage_M8

Very nice choice Dennis, it will be great to have an M8 in the GB, helps to show the versatility of the basic Stuart design.

 

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[Stef N.]

33 minutes ago, modelling minion said:

Thats about as big a scale as you can get! Should be nicely detailed.

 

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Although a big price everything should be in the kit so I won't need to add extras. I need to start saving though.😬👍

[modelling minion]

4 minutes ago, Stef N. said:

I need to start saving though.

Yeah, they're not cheap are they but as you say you shouldn't need any aftermarket for it.

 

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[PlaStix]

1 hour ago, Mjwomack said:

Yes please, got the airfix repop in the stash which I'm sure would be fun! 

Hi @Mjwomack. That sounds like a great idea. Thank you for signing up. I have added you to the list.

 

58 minutes ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said:

Add me please… I have an M3 thats unfinished and really want to do an M8 SPH. 
 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howitzer_Motor_Carriage_M8

Hi Dennis. Another great idea! And I agree with Craig about the M8. You are on the list too. Thank you.

 

1 hour ago, Stef N. said:

I would like to try one of the Classy Hobby's M5s. 1/16th scale but not an enormous shelf filler.👍

So when you said big, you meant BIG! I will be very interested to see a 1/16 kit in this GB. I always look longingly at 1/16 kits in model shops and at shows……but have so far managed to talk myself out of them. Maybe one day…..

 

Kind regards,

 

Stix

[Bullbasket]

'Morning Stix. Now we all know that this will end badly (ie; it'll be another STGB that I don't finish), but please add me to the list. I've got a couple of M3's and an M5 in 1/35th scale, so theoretically I should be able to finish one in the time allotted. I've also got one of the 1/16th scale Classy Hobby M3's, but with my track record, (no pun intended) there's no way that I'll finish that in time. So if this does go through, I've got several months to prepare for it, so count me in.

 

John.

[PlaStix]

2 hours ago, Bullbasket said:

'Morning Stix. Now we all know that this will end badly (ie; it'll be another STGB that I don't finish), but please add me to the list. I've got a couple of M3's and an M5 in 1/35th scale, so theoretically I should be able to finish one in the time allotted. I've also got one of the 1/16th scale Classy Hobby M3's, but with my track record, (no pun intended) there's no way that I'll finish that in time. So if this does go through, I've got several months to prepare for it, so count me in.

John.

Hi John. I hope you and yours are well. That's great news! I'm going to look on the positive side here - I'm really hoping this GB get's the go-head so we can have one of you impressive projects taking place in this GB and I'm sure we'll get to see it completed and in the Gallery! Can't wait! I have added you to the list.

Kind regards,

Stix

 

[PlaStix]

Right. By my reckoning, we're already almost 1/3rd of the way to getting this STGB into the bunfight! We need 25 signups to qualify - so, if @Kingsman decides to sign up, we'll be over 1/3rd of the way there. To be fair, the next 2/3rds will be a bit more of a slog, but, you never know! Tell all your friends - your M3/M5 Stuart Single Type GB needs them!!

Kind regards,

Stix

[bigfoot]

Sign me up Stix, I’ve not got any Stuarts in the stash but I’m sure I can find one somewhere. Would be good to have an AFV build in next year’s calendar.