Re: 1/6 scale Stuart M5 from Ultimate Soldier

["Zach Ginter" <zgunbear01-at-comcast.net>]

THey haven't made it to Tennessee yet. I checked a regular Walmart and a
super center today.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Pittelli" <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>
To: <tanks-at-rctankcombat.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:57 PM
Subject: Re: 1/6 scale Stuart M5 from Ultimate Soldier


> > 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???
> >
>
> The rules *DO* allow vehicles built in 1:6 scale and from what I've
> heard the tank you're referring to satisfies that constraint.  Clearly,
> when making mass-produced toys the manufacture may take certain
> liberties with scale and detail, but it's not enough to worry about.
>
> >
> > 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 got an email a few days ago stating that the new Stuarts have been
> spotted at a store in the greater Washington area (can't remember
> exactly where) for $148.00 as well.
>
> Frank P.
>
>