Product Description

Tamiya - 1:35 Carro Armato M13/40 - 35296

During WWII, the Italian army used the M13/40 as its main tank. It featured a riveted construction and bogey-style wheels on a leaf spring suspension with a 47mm main gun featuring on Italy's first ever hydraulically operated turret. In addition, the M13/40 was powered by a 125hp V8 liquid-cooled diesel engine which produced a top speed of 30km/h. From July 1940 through to 1943, approximately 800 units were produced. They fought mainly alongside the German African Corps at the North African front.

- This is a 1/35 scale plastic assembly kit model
- The unique riveted form of this tank is faithfully reproduced
- Easy to connect assembly type tracks included
- The suspension features a highly realistic finish
- Metal parts for the gun barrel and photo-etched parts for the anti-aircraft gun sight etc are included
- Other highlights of this model are its range of tools and radiator cap
- A standing figure, a sitting tank crewman figure
- 3 kinds of decals for the North African front, and a set of badges of rank are included

Specification:

Scale: 1:35
Length: 143 mm
Decals for 3 versions

Must buy:

The colors (on request)
Glue for plastic models
Thinner
Brushes