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US Halftracks and M5A1 Stuart in North Africa

AK Interactive 1/35 US Halftracks and M5A1 Stuart in North Africa Decal First Look

By Michael Benolkin

Date of Review January 2016 Manufacturer AK Interactive
Subject US Halftracks and M5A1 Stuart in North Africa Scale 1/35
Set Number AK811 Pros Four marking options
Cons Nothing noted Skill Level Novice
MSRP (Euro) 6,50€

First Look

AK Interactive is well-known for their growing array of weathering and finishing products for scale modelers. They've also expanded into paints as well, but did you know that they also produce decals? Here is a nice set that addresses US halftracks and a Stuart in North Africa during World War II.

US Halftracks and M5A1 Stuart in North Africa US Halftracks and M5A1 Stuart in North Africa

This set provides four markings options including:

  1. M3 Halftrack, Combat Command, 2nd Armored Div, Mazagan, Morocco, 1942
  2. M2 Halftrack w/37mm AT gun, 601 Tank Destroyer Bn, Oran, Algeria, 1943
  3. M2 Halftrack, unknown unit, Morocco, 1942
  4. M5A1, unknown unit, Rabat, Morocco, 1942

This set provides some interesting decal options that are not in your kits to make for some interesting subjects.

For more information about this set and the other releases from AK Interactive Decals, visit their website at ak-interactive.com.

My sincere thanks to AK Interactive Decals for this review sample!