

Precision engineering in die-cast and plastic with working treads, rotating turrets, elevating weapons, opening hatches and, where applicable, removable engines make FOV real. Authentically designed, Forces of Valor replicas bring battle-hardened machines to life in amazing detail. This finely detailed plastic model kit requires assembly and painting.Forces of Valor Extreme Metal Series (1:16 Scale)įorces of Valor Military Vehicles Series (1:32 Scale)įorces of Valor Military Vehicles Series (1:64 Scale)įorces of Valor Military Vehicles Series (1:72 Scale)ġ1120100Forces of Valor Tanks and Diecast Military Vehicles Forces of Valor Tanks and Diecast Military VehiclesĬreated with the military enthusiast in mind, theįorces of Valor range presents stunning replicas of legendary military vehicles and the soldiers that operated them.The M3A1s were produced by American Car Foundry between May 1942 and February 1943. By 1942, it was not sufficient in the field. The only drawback was the inferior 37mm gun. In both cases, the 15-ton tank with a crew of 4 moved fast in the field. The 4,410 units powered by Continental W-970-9A 7-cylinder radial gas 250 hp engine was referred to as Stuart III by the British and the 211 M3A1s equipped with Guilberson T-1020-4 air-cooled radial diesel engine were called Stuart IV. The M3 turret basket and an Oil Gear hydraulic traverse mechanism, but lacked a turret cupola. The new tank was developed, with thicker armor lengthened hull, and a trailing idler wheel to act as another road wheel to decrease ground pressure and improve weight distribution. Army recognized the need to replace the M2. Thoroughly reliable, longer range, quick and maneuverable, it was liked very much by its crew. 'General Stuart' M3 light tank was considered as one of the best light tanks of the World War II.Academy has been awarded Model of the Year at the Nuremberg International Toy Show nine times and the quality of their model kits meets or exceeds that of any other current manufacturer. The company is famous for its endless research and development and the excellent model kits that result from the effort. The Academy Plastic Model Company has been producing kits since 1969.
