BOLO Posted March 2, 2012 Share #1 Posted March 2, 2012 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Scale-Exact-S...=item5648d96e23 This is an exact copy of the real thing! The Stuart M3A1 is an American Tank, used in World War II. You can now own an exact copy from one of the originals! Made from fiberglass and a steel undercarriage. Approximate Sizes and Weight Overall Length - 14.90 Feet Width - 7.35 Feet Height - 7.55 Feet Weight - 1 Ton firing demo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted March 2, 2012 >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 2, 2012 Share #3 Posted March 2, 2012 The ultimate kit...1:1 scale!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavdoc83 Posted March 2, 2012 Share #4 Posted March 2, 2012 Hilarious to see a tank sitting on a light utility trailer! I think that I would rather have the real thing, or at least a tank that can drive over things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsakers85 Posted March 2, 2012 Share #5 Posted March 2, 2012 That's pretty rad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfinder505 Posted March 2, 2012 Share #6 Posted March 2, 2012 Looks like it was some kind of party where you byot "bring your own tank" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted March 2, 2012 Share #7 Posted March 2, 2012 When they say it's a "light" tank, they ain't kidding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRatTom Posted March 2, 2012 Share #8 Posted March 2, 2012 >> That's a job well done! Between the cops, highway patrol and local anti-2A zealots, I imagine you've all had a blast with it (dirty job, but someone had to do it. LOL). Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted March 2, 2012 Share #9 Posted March 2, 2012 Pretty amazing! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jprostak Posted March 3, 2012 Share #10 Posted March 3, 2012 I noticed that at no pointis it mentioned that this tank can move under it's own power. Looks like a $40,000 lawn ornament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwell Posted March 3, 2012 Share #11 Posted March 3, 2012 Oh I remember seeing an article in the news about this! It was some high school class that built it out of fiberglass as a project It looks like the same one at least It'd be a fun thing to have around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLO Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted March 3, 2012 it would look nice to use during parades if it runs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted March 3, 2012 Share #13 Posted March 3, 2012 That has been listed many times on eBay. It looks great from the photos. But for 60 grand, you could be well into a REAL tracked vehicle for that much. This is just a full scale shell. The only thing I’d think this would be good for would be a movie company or a stage play for background work. It wouldn’t be something people could climb on and I assume it doesn’t move under its own power or is capable of being converted to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted March 3, 2012 Share #14 Posted March 3, 2012 That has been listed many times on eBay. It looks great from the photos. But for 60 grand, you could be well into a REAL tracked vehicle for that much. This is just a full scale shell. The only thing I’d think this would be good for would be a movie company or a stage play for background work. It wouldn’t be something people could climb on and I assume it doesn’t move under its own power or is capable of being converted to do so. What's with all them negative waves? It's a mother beautiful tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRatTom Posted March 3, 2012 Share #15 Posted March 3, 2012 What's with all them negative waves? It's a mother beautiful tank. Well said, and that was the point of my original post. I would rhetorically ask all the folks that posted negative comments "Why?" The builder had a vision, and did an excellent job of recreating the item; using the logic of the the nay-Sayers, only original functioning items should be used by re-enactors. My goal with this post is not to be harsh or overly critical, but to hopefully make the posters re-evaluate the motivation behind their responses. Yes, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but a bit of discretion never hurts. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted March 3, 2012 Share #16 Posted March 3, 2012 What's with all them negative waves? It's a mother beautiful tank.It’s a piece it junk. THE FUEL SYSTEM LEAKS ALL OVER THE PLACE, IT’S A PIECE OF JUNK! Seriously, they did a great job from the photos, but I can't see someone spending that much money on a 1:1 scale model when the same amount could go well into a real tracked vehicle. That's why it hasn't been sold in spite of being listed at least 4 times that I've seen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted March 3, 2012 Share #17 Posted March 3, 2012 Oh hey man, I just ride em. I don't know what makes em work But to be serious a moment- if that replica moves under it's own power, it has lots of advantages, such as a 10 ton vehicle not sinking into your front lawn- or allowing the owner to not have to pay for a reinforced slab in his garage- or not getting stuck in a muddy field during an reenactment. And also if it moves under it's own power, it probably gets better gas mileage than a real one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jprostak Posted March 8, 2012 Share #18 Posted March 8, 2012 I wasn't knocking the wonderful job they did with this reproduction. It looks great. But I'm knocking the 40 to 60 K price for something that can't move under it's own power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertRatTom Posted March 8, 2012 Share #19 Posted March 8, 2012 I wasn't knocking the wonderful job they did with this reproduction. It looks great. But I'm knocking the 40 to 60 K price for something that can't move under it's own power. That's what I figured, but the direction of most of the comments was such that someone had say "Whoa there!" The price is... well the price, there is someone that will buy it, then resell it again as is the nature of our hobby. The entertainment value of this repro in certain states just has to be a thing that should make one pause and appreciate all the more. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted March 9, 2012 Share #20 Posted March 9, 2012 In the ebay photos, there is a picture of two men standing in front of it. It might be just me, however, the replica does not look to scale compared to the two guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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