Re: 1/6 scale Stuart M5 from Ultimate Soldier

[Joe Sommer <anvilus9-at-adelphia.net>]

Kurt,

At 10:13 PM 12/10/2003 -0800, Kurt "I'm re-evaluating my backyard plans" 
Gutbrodt wrote:
>If this is the same tank as sold in Walmart, it can be had for just under 
>$148.00...AND the overall dimensions do not fit the minimum size under the 
>rules posted....But then again when were rules strictly followed in combat???

I generally adhere to the rules - particularly the one
that bans 7.62 mm projectiles with full metal jacket.

Tanks shorter than 36 inches are OK, but only if they
are 1/6 scale.  According to Bill John's prior calculations,
a legal 1/6 scale "Stuart" could range from about 30 to 33
inches long.  (A legal 1/6 scale French FT-17 from the Great
War would only be 27 inches long.)

I have not seen any of these Stuarts in our Wal-Marts or on
Wal-Mart's national website.  However, remember that I live
in Appalachia.

I assumed that these Stuarts are the same size as Will
Montgomery's #T003 and Lief Goodson's #T009.  Both of
these tanks were made by American Soldier.  They even
have the same markings on the front hull (3 delta 83R E-15)
and rear fenders (USA 3047999) as the new Stuarts.

The Ebay ads now say that the boxes are 31 x 18 x 18 inches.
I have asked one of the Ebay sellers to actually measure the
tank itself.

After inspecting Will's photos and Lief's photos, I retract my
earlier statement.  A very clever fellow (hint - Steve Tyng) might
be able to fit a GTVe marker on its side into the turret with an
articulated tray gravity magazine.  (Unfortunately, Steve would
never consider working on a PLASTIC tank.)  I would still worry
about the weight and recoil of the gun, as well as weight and
size of a 4 oz CO2 cylinder.

Will and Lief,
What size are your Stuarts, and what do you think about mounting
a 0.68 marker in the turret?

Joe "My backyard is still under 6 inches of snow" Sommer


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