1/72 ACE Model Italian Light Military Vehicle 508 CM Coloniale 72548 – ACE Models

The 508 CM was a lightweight, 2 wheel drive vehicle used by German and Italian troops in WWII, almost exclusively in the desert environments of North Africa. The 508 line was originally developed in the private sector in the late 1930s and later developed as a platform on which several variants were produced for use in military service during the war.

The 508s power plant was an 1100cc in-line four cylinder capable of producing up to 32hp. The Coloniale version of the 508 was adapted to avoid ingress of sand and sinking in soft terrain. While generally used for HQ operations and transporting officers, this adapted version was also well equipped with its larger tires and reliable engine to also be used for advanced recon duties.