508CM COLONIALE STAFF CAR ITALIAN – GERMAN

This model is a joint effort by Tamiya-Italeri. The model is of the 508CM «Coloniale». The 508CM «Coloniale’ was the military version of the 1,100cc Fiat 508C Balilla originally released in 1937. The Coloniale was notably used by the Italian Army in North Africa, for both the transportation of officers and reconnaissance activities. Following the Italian surrender in 1943, the Coloniale was commandeered and used in large numbers by the German forces.

Specification

• Scale : 1/35


• Construction type : Assembly kit


• Photo-etch parts : Not included


• Decals : Included


• Special feature 1 : Vehicle parts are a product of Italeri


• Special feature 2 : Includes newly-inserted parts to depict closed convertible roof


• Special feature 3 : You may choose open or closed top


• Special feature 4 : Includes headlight parts to recreate the Coloniale in German Army specifications


• Special feature 5 : Comes with 2 types of Italian Army and 1 type of German Army marking decals


• Special feature 6 : 2 Italian soldier figures and 1 German soldier figure included