Once again we have had to scratch build an armoured force that would be used for a wargame table. We chose a different setup this time. We have rediscovered 30mm modern flats. As you may know, there is a large selection on 30mm WW II flats available, both painted and unpainted. We made up a U. S. Light Tank. This is the M/5 Stuart. Reduce their plan to approximately 3/16" to a foot to make it a 30mm. Trace on to buff. (This should give a yellow/sand color used in basic colors) 90 lb. card stock as many as you need. Their tracks and boggies are cannibalized from the Airfix Sherman Kit.

The M/5 Plan in center-fold is the right size for 30's. I would suggest you take the plan to an instant print shop or xerox it and use as heavy a stock as you can. We used a 110 lb. olive green color stock.

The method of assembly can be seen in photos. Step 1, cut out with X-acto knife or razor blade and fold as in Step 2. The gun can be made by sanding a small wooden dowel, to a taper. The gun is made from scrap balsa. We use a clip or clamp to hold the hull together until glue is dry. While hull/boggies are drying, start assembly of turrent.

More AFV Series

AFV Series No. 1: Italian Armored Vehicles
AFV Series No. 2: British Comet Cruiser Mk 1 Tank
AFV Series No. 3: Soviet KV 1 Heavy Tank
AFV Series No. 4: US M-10 Tank Destroyer
AFV Series No. 5: US M5 Stuart Light Tank