A GMC, A Raven, Bugatti & a Dukw are the latest kits from Italeri in March – We look at the artwork, sprues, parts & decal/marking choices in our preview…
Preview: Four releases for Italeri in March…
Bugatti Type 35B Roadster
From Italeri
No #4713
1/12th scale
Model Dim. Italeri
No #4713
1/12th scale
Dim. Ettore’s Bugatti masterpiece is a combination of elegance, engineering, and speed. It also has a relatively low weight. It was produced in the 1920s and won a number of racing competitions on both road and track. The Bugatti was in fact specifically designed for the world of racing, which included the introduction of technical and mechanical solutions for the car that made it ideal for the racing circuits of the period.
The marking option in this kit.
Metal strips for the chrome parts are included
An etch sheet is supplied for the finer details
The plastic chrome covered parts
The decals supplied in this kit
Aesthetically, it was universally known and recognisable by the unmistakable shape of the horseshoe-shaped radiator which was a key design feature of Bugatti as a car manufacturer. The plastic components of this kit are covered in chrome. 6×6 Truck “D-Day 80deg Anniversary”
From Italeri
No #6271
1/35th scale
Model Dim. The GMC 2-1/2 ton truck, which was produced in a large number of vehicles during World War II, can be considered as the backbone for the logistics operations of the U.S. Army. The marking options included in this set.
The stickers that come with this kit
This truck was manufactured in many variations including “cargo versions” which had open or closed cabins and “long wheelbases.” It was also produced in a variety of configurations. Some were developed on the ground for specific purposes. Its role was crucial in meeting the demanding logistical needs following the initial stages of the Normandy landings, involving the transportation and handling of substantial quantities of troops and materials.
The parts of the kit
From Italeri
No #1235
1/72nd scale
Dim. The General Dynamics EF-111 Raven is based on the F-111 Aardvark’s aerodynamic platform. It was determined that the supersonic aircraft with variable-geometry wing designs would be a good platform for the electronics needed to perform these new tasks. This kit includes decals. The cockpit was also redesigned with the installation of a control suite specifically configured for the Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), the officer specializing in electronic warfare.
The parts of the kit
ModelDUKW 2 1/2 ton GMC truck amphibious version “D-Day 80deg Anniversary”