{"product_id":"italeri-1-35-carro-armato-l6-40-6553","title":"Italeri 1\/35 Carro Armato L6\/40 – 6553","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eItaleri 1\/35 Carro Armato L6\/40\u003c\/strong\u003e depicts Italy's \u003cstrong\u003eFiat L6\/40 light tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the primary Italian reconnaissance and infantry-support tanks used during World War II. Kit \u003cstrong\u003e6553\u003c\/strong\u003e features detailed plastic components and a \u003cstrong\u003ephoto-etched fret\u003c\/strong\u003e for adding finer scale detail to the finished model. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L6\/40 entered Italian service in 1941 and saw combat in \u003cstrong\u003eNorth Africa, Russia, the Balkans, and Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tank was powered by a 70 hp SPA 18D engine and reached a maximum speed of approximately 42 km\/h. Its main armament consisted of a \u003cstrong\u003e20mm Breda cannon with a coaxial machine gun\u003c\/strong\u003e. Following the Italian armistice, many L6\/40s were captured by German forces and continued in service. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a finished length of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 1\/35 scale kit makes a compact but highly detailed addition to a WWII Italian armor collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed \u003cstrong\u003e1\/35 scale Carro Armato L6\/40\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian WWII light tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto-etched fret included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed hull and turret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed suspension and running gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20mm Breda main cannon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial machine gun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for \u003cstrong\u003e5 versions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor painting references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItaleri Skill Level 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact finished model measuring approximately 11cm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic model components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecal sheet with 5 marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint, glue, and modeling tools are not included. Assembly and painting are required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h4\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 Model 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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