{"product_id":"1-35-italeri-semovente-l40-da-47-32-italian-armored-vehicle-model-kit","title":"1:35 Italeri Semovente L40 da 47\/32 Italian Armored Vehicle Model Kit","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBuild an iconic Italian World War II tank destroyer with the \u003cstrong\u003eItaleri 1:35 Semovente L40 da 47\/32 Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Developed from the hull of the L6\/40 light tank, the Semovente L40 replaced the original turret with an open fighting compartment mounting the 47\/32 Mod. 1935 anti-tank gun.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact Semovente L40 was designed to provide mobile artillery support and anti-tank capability for the Italian Regio Esercito. It saw combat during World War II in North Africa and Italy, with some vehicles later being used by German forces following the Italian Armistice. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItaleri's 1:35 kit features \u003cstrong\u003ephoto-etched and acetate parts, link-and-length tracks, and decals for four versions\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing modelers with plenty of detail for an authentic World War II Italian armor build. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its unusual open-top configuration, riveted armor, and compact size, the Semovente L40 makes an excellent addition to an Italian armor collection, North African campaign display, or World War II diorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:35 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaleri kit #6477\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian Semovente L40 da 47\/32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld War II Italian self-propelled gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the L6\/40 light tank chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e47\/32 Mod. 1935 anti-tank gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-top fighting compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed riveted armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcetate parts included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink-and-length tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for 4 versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel length: approximately 10.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkill Level 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly and painting required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSemovente L40 da 47\/32\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed by mounting the 47\/32 Mod. 1935 anti-tank gun onto the chassis of the L6\/40 light tank. The turret was removed and replaced with an open casemate, creating a compact vehicle capable of providing mobile fire support and engaging armored targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vehicle served with Italian forces in \u003cstrong\u003eLibya, Tunisia, and Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e during World War II. Following the 1943 Italian Armistice, some examples were also taken into German service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e____________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eComplete your build with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/tamiya-paint\" title=\"Shop Tamiya Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamiya Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/vallejo\" title=\"Shop Vallejo Model Air Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVallejo Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/squadron-colors\" title=\"Shop Squadron Colors Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSquadron Colors Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to achieve an authentic finish. 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