1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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Check out the markings on these grousers.
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
Notice cast markings on the tracks as well.
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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Fantastic finish Louis and in only 21 days by my count! :O :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
Here is the 1/16 scale model next to its bigger (non upgraded) 1/6 brother. The small one packs as many RC features and is much more detailed. It is only now that i fully realize how simplistic the 1/6 tank really is. It needs to be totally redone...
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build
And finally, here is a short YOUTUBE video of the M5A1 in action.

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Thank you all for your interest. Hope you enjoyed the build and that it can help you with your own conversion. Can't believe it took only 3 weeks to build this model. It was a real pleasure.

Regards, Louis
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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Beautiful work!!
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Ad Lav wrote:Beautiful work!!
BarryC wrote:Fantastic finish Louis and in only 21 days by my count!
Thank you Adam and Barry,
Yes, for 3 weeks of build time and a total cost of $250 for the whole build (Kit, Mato gear, servos... minus the TK60 that i reuse), it was a very time and cost efficient project. The kit is extremely well detailed, but fragile and needs some care when manipulating. Can't throw this one in a gravel pit or thick grass to see what will happen. But it can sustain a ride on a well maintained dirt path and any floor. It will be upgraded whenever some metal tracks comes on the market.

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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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That is exceptional Louis :clap: another speedy and very high quality build yet again, another credit to you :thumbup:

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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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Good Morning!
Realism in detail. The Stuart is enough of a handful in 1/6 scale to redo and detail. ( Yes, it is really simplistic in 1/6 scale...A big Toy as Bob Steinbrunn found out and myself as well ) That you have done such a wonderful job in 1/16 really says something. ;o)
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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Amazing build, paint job and pictures :D
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Re: 1/16 RC M5A1 Stuart Light tank - build

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Just need to set up a production line... :thumbup: :D :D
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