Mirage Hobby 726072 Luzon 1942 M3 Light Tank 1/72

Mirage Hobby 726072 Luzon 1942 M3 Light Tank (1/72) – advanced plastic model kit

We offer a high-quality plastic model kit Mirage Hobby 726072 Luzon 1942 M3 Light Tank in 1:72 scale. This is a faithfully reproduced model of the American M3 light tank, which played a significant role in the early period of World War II, especially during the fighting in the Philippines in 1942.

Historical authenticity and model details

The M3 Light Tank, also known as the "Stuart", was widely used by Allied forces, including the United States Army as well as the British, Australian, Canadian, and Soviet armies (as part of Lend-Lease). This edition represents a vehicle from "Luzon 1942", the period of the defense of the Philippines against the Japanese invasion, which was one of the first battlefields for this vehicle in the Pacific region. The Stuart I variant was renowned for its reliability and maneuverability, as well as the ease of handling, which made it valuable for both reconnaissance and combat operations.

Mirage Hobby 726072 Model Features

• Model scale: 1:72, allowing for precise reproduction of the M3 Light Tank's structural details and easy integration with dioramas or armored vehicle collections from this era.
• Material: high-quality plastic – ensures durability and ease of assembly and painting.
• The model components are finely detailed: realistically rendered turret, hull, and running gear. Included decals allow for authentic historical markings of a unit from the Philippines.
• Original vehicle usage period: mainly World War II (1939–1945), with particular emphasis on Pacific operations (Philippines, Malaya, North Africa, Western Europe).
• The kit does not include glue or paints – we recommend purchasing dedicated modeling products to achieve the best final result.

Product category

Mirage Hobby 726072 Luzon 1942 M3 Light Tank belongs to the plastic model kit category. Suitable both for individual collectors and as a supplement to historical layouts and war dioramas.

Recommendation and difficulty level

This product is recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers interested in World War II armored vehicles and historical reconstruction. Difficulty level: 3/5 – requires basic manual skills and precision during assembly and painting.

The M3 Light Tank (1/72) Mirage Hobby is an excellent choice for armored vehicle enthusiasts and historical model collectors looking to expand their collection with a model of an iconic tank from a key period of the Pacific War.