DD395 The M5A1 STUART Bocage Buster by King & Country
DD395 – The M5A1 STUART Bocage Buster — alternate angles and details
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DD395 – The M5A1 STUART Bocage Buster

DD395 – The M5A1 STUART Bocage Buster
$299.00
$299.00
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DD395
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Product details & history

The M5A1 Stuart was a U.S. Army light tank that saw extensive action during WWII.
This particular K&C model is our fourth representation of the 'Stuart' and the best one yet.
Armed with a 37mm main gun as well as 3 x 30mm machine guns the M5A1 was primarily designated for reconnaissance, scouting and infantry support duties. Almost 7,000 were produced and they fought extensively in both the European and Asia/Pacific 'Theatres of War'.
Our King & Country 'Bocage Buster' has, of course, a quartet of steel forks welded onto the lower front of the vehicle and comes complete with a tank commander figure in the turret. Adorned with the nickname 'Sloppy Joe' it will make a very useful addition to any D.Day collection of K&C infantry and armour battling through that dangerous Normandy countryside in the summer of 1944.

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Materials & Construction

Hand-painted mixed-media collectible. Figures are primarily cast metal, while vehicles, scenic pieces, and accessories may combine polystone, resin, metal, and plastic components. The exact material mix varies by model.

Collector Care

Display indoors away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Handle the piece by its base—not by weapons or small accessories—and remove dust gently with a soft, dry brush. Do not use water or household cleaners.

Scale & Dimensions

Designed to complement King & Country's approximately 1:30 scale range. Figure height, vehicle footprint, and accessory dimensions vary by set; check the product description for model-specific details.

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History & inspiration

Turning a Stuart into a Rhino

The steel teeth on the front of this M5A1 Stuart are the key to its nickname, Bocage Buster. Normandy's thick hedgerows were rooted in substantial banks of earth, making them much harder to cross than a garden hedge. The model represents a light tank adapted to that very particular problem.

Sergeant Curtis Culin's hedgerow cutter used steel salvaged from German beach obstacles. Tanks fitted with such tusk-like devices became known as Rhinos. The solution let them break through a bank rather than climb up and expose the underside, making this a miniature of battlefield improvisation as much as armored design.

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