{"product_id":"9025-mirage-hobby-72676-m3a3-liberation-of-paris-172","title":"Mirage Hobby 72676 M3A3 Libération de Paris (1\/72)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eMirage Hobby 72676 M3A3 Liberation of Paris (1\/72) – American Tank Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Mirage Hobby 72676 M3A3 Liberation of Paris (1\/72) is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the M3A3 Stuart tank as used during the Liberation of Paris in August 1944. The 1:72 scale ensures precise detail reproduction while maintaining the model’s compact dimensions, making it an excellent choice for both collectors and historical diorama enthusiasts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The M3A3 Stuart was an American-produced light tank widely used by the Allies during World War II. The M3A3 model was an upgraded version featuring an improved turret with a revised shape and additional armor. Among the Allied forces operating this tank were, among others, American, British, French, and Polish units.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Mirage Hobby 72676 kit focuses on the version of the tank used by Free French units. These tanks played an important role in the liberation campaigns in Western Europe – including the famous liberation of Paris in August 1944, where they were part of General Leclerc’s 2nd Armored Division equipment.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eFeatures of the Mirage Hobby 72676 Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUser nations: USA, France (Free French Army), United Kingdom (other variants)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eService period: World War II (1939–1945), especially 1943–1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAssembly kit; glue and paints not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecals for markings from the 1944 Liberation of Paris period\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDetailed rendering of the turret, hull, and running gear characteristic for the M3A3 version\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Plastic model kit (paper and plastic modeler, category: military vehicles, World War II tanks).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eReview and Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Mirage Hobby 72676 M3A3 Liberation of Paris (1\/72) is a product I particularly recommend to intermediate and advanced modelers. The kit features a high level of detail and historical accuracy. I rate the build complexity at 3\/5 – it requires basic modeling skills and precision when assembling small parts and applying decals.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    An excellent choice for anyone interested in World War II, land battle reconstructions, and collecting armored vehicles in 1:72 scale.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mirage Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54719910936910,"sku":"M72676","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/4ae9909eb6ef38f8c51ae9faedb46b1a.jpg?v=1755485483","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.fr\/en\/products\/9025-mirage-hobby-72676-m3a3-liberation-of-paris-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}