Overview
The Tamiya 1/35 Italian Carro Armato M13/40 Medium Tank recreates Italy's main battle tank during the North African campaign of WWII. The M13/40 was the backbone of Italian armored forces, featuring a 47mm gun and crew of four. Despite being outclassed by British armor, Italian crews fought bravely in vehicles like this across the desert battlefields of Libya and Egypt.
This detailed model captures the distinctive riveted construction and compact design of the M13/40. Perfect for North African desert dioramas or collectors interested in Axis armor beyond the typical German subjects.
Key Features
- 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit
- 47mm gun accurately depicted
- Distinctive riveted hull construction
- Detailed suspension system
- Authentic Italian markings included
- Crew figures included
Performance Benefits
- Unique Italian armor subject
- Excellent for North African dioramas
- Tamiya precision throughout
- Compatible with Italian figure sets
Usage Notes
- Cement and paint required (not included)
- Desert sand colors typical
- Intermediate skill level recommended
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/35
- Subject: Carro Armato M13/40
- Era: WWII (1940-1943)
- Tamiya Item Number: 35296
What's Included
- (1) M13/40 Tank Kit
- Crew Figures
- Decal sheet
- Instruction manual
Needed to Complete
- Plastic cement
- Hobby knife and sprue cutters
- Desert sand/tan paints
- Figure paints
Summary
The Tamiya 1/35 Italian M13/40 offers a unique opportunity to model Italian armor from WWII. An excellent companion piece for North African campaign collections.
