1/35 Tamiya 508cm “Coloniale” Staff Car – Italian/German 37014

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The 508CM “Coloniale” was a vehicle used during WWII by both Italian and German forces. This 3.6-meter lightweight, 2-wheel-drive vehicle had little handling thanks to its effective suspension, could squeeze speeds of up to 90 km/h out of the 32-hp engine, and was capable of carrying four soldiers. It was put to use in a variety of situations and tasks, most notably in North Africa, where the Italian Army used it for officers’ transportation and reconnaissance activities. Following the Italian surrender of 1943, the Coloniale was commandeered (and, in some cases, modified) and used in large numbers by the German forces.
About the Model

• 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the 508CM “Coloniale”.
• Length: 105mm, Width: 42mm
• The functional flat lines of the Coloniale are recreated faithfully and matched with large-diameter tires.
• Features an excellent recreation of the interior of the vehicle.
• Superbly detailed model beautifully renders the engine.
• Modelers can choose to depict the car with an open or closed engine hood, as well as with a canvas roof attached or retracted.
• Separate parts, such as the Notek light, are included to depict the German version of the vehicle.
• Two Italian soldier figures and 1 German driver figure are included.
• Comes with two sets of Italian Army markings and two sets of German Army markings, plus decals to recreate Italian Army insignia.

Vehicle parts are a product of Italeri.