The White M3A1 Scout Car first produced in 1938, Initially, the scout car was primarily used by armored and reconnaissance units. But it was more suited to road use than cross-country terrain, During the war, the M3A1s were rarely used in the dangerous role of scout vehicles. Trial versions included the M3A1E1 with a diesel engine, the M3A1E2 with an armored roof, and the M3A1E3 mounting a 37mm (1.46in) gun on a rotating pedestal.Nearly 21,000 were built and the M3, known as the White scout car, was supplied in large numbers under Lend-Lease to the Soviet Union and to Free French forces. After the war, surplus vehicles were exported to nations in Israel and elsewhere, where they often served for many years.

     The vehicle could carry a crew of eight and was armed with a .50 M2 machine gun in the front and two .30 1917 Brownings positioned in the rear. All three guns were mounted on a continuous skate rail and could bring down a lot of fire on a target.

Features

Item No    82451
Item Name    U.S. M3A1  "White Scout Car"  Early Production
Bar Code    6939319224514
Scale    1:35
Item Type    Static kit
Model Dimension    Length: 172mm   Width: 74mm
Total Plastic Parts    240+pcs
Total Sprues    10sprues
Chromeplate Parts    n/a
Camouflage Scheme    US Army
Photo Etched Parts    1piece
Released Date    2011-01
More Features    The kit consists of 240+ parts ,includes 4 clear parts.
   -The kit w/refined detail
   -Main tires with very good detail
   -Photo-etched parts for engine fan etc.