Italeri releases six or seven (or more?) new products in October… Releases of October…
We have the sprues, art, colours & decals in our preview…
Preview: Italeri’s six (or seven?) releases of October…
OPEL BLITZ FIRE TRUCK
From Italeri
No #3966
1/24th scale
Model Dim. 25.5″
The Opel Blitz was created to mass produce a reliable and robust commercial vehicle which could be used in different situations and applications. Opel started production in Russelsheim in early 1930s of early trucks based on an “American” layout. It was an evolution of success that continued up until the mid-1970s. Wehrmacht noted the Opel Blitz’s strong structural features and deployed it in the Second World War. Both the 4×2 version and the 4×4 were used. The decals included in the kit. The Opel Blitz played a vital role in the reconstruction of Germany after the war. It was used by many people, including merchants, artisans, and industrialists. The plastic kit parts
LVT-4 Water Buffalo(ETO)
From italeri
No. 6752
1/35th Scale
Dimensions Italeri #6752
1/35th scale
Dim. Landing Vehicle Tracked (also known as tracked vehicles) was developed for the United States Armed Forces, which included the Army and Marine Corps. It provided a vehicle that could be used for amphibious missions while providing good protection. They were also known as Amtracs and used extensively in Europe during World War II, both against Japanese forces in the Pacific theater as well as the European Theatre. The decals included in the kit. The redesign moved the engine to the center of the vehicle, allowing for a ramp to be added to the back of the vehicle to allow for rapid loading of small artillery or light vehicles to assist landing troops. The most popular version, with the largest number of vehicles manufactured. kpfw. VI Tiger I Ausf. The hull is finished with Zimmerit and coated in E
. Panzerkampfwagen I Tiger II, 14,2 cm
ModelIt is one of the best-known tanks from World War II. The Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger I was designed to give the Wehrmacht’s armoured divisions a heavy-armed and well-armored tank that could counter enemy tanks. The decals included in the kit are
. This kit includes two different marking options. It was mounted in the turret, and with a 120mm heavy shield protecting it from the enemy’s armour. It was deployed on every major theater of operations and played a key role in German military campaigns in Normandy, the Western Front and other areas. The plastic kitDecalsReggiane re.2002 Ariete
From italeri
No. 1472
1/72nd Scale
For Four Versions
Dimensions The kit includes the following plastic parts:
Reggiane Re.2002 Ariete
From Italeri
No # 1472
1/72nd scale
For 4 Versions
Dim. The aircraft, based on the Reggiane Re 2000 Fighter’s airframe, was fitted with an improved engine and a more powerful armament. The marking choices in this kit
FigureThe decals supplied in this kit
ModelThe flight units equipped with the Re 2002 were deployed by the Regia Aeronautica to counter the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943 and, following Italy’s armistice in September of the same year, they were also used by the German Luftwaffe.
The decals supplied in this kit
The marking choices in this kit
The flight units equipped with the Re 2002 were deployed by the Regia Aeronautica to counter the Allied invasion of Sicily in 1943 and, following Italy’s armistice in September of the same year, were also used by the German Luftwaffe.
The plastic parts of the kit
JS2 STALIN
From Italeri
No #25764
1/56th scale
77 parts
Decals included
Model For 5 Versions
In February 1943, to replace the now outdated KV tanks, the first prototype models of heavy tanks intended to equip the armoured units of the Red Army were produced. Joseph Stalin JS-2 was one of the most important tanks designed to combat the heavily armored German vehicles such as Tiger and Panther. It was equipped with a powerful 122mm cannon mounted in the centrally-mounted turret. The tank also featured a heavy armored hull and a 12-cylinder engine that produced over 600 horsepower. The decals included in the kit
The options for marking this kit
The weight of this tank is 46 tons. The tank was used in battles leading to the capture of Ukraine and operational activities in Hungary. It also played a role in the Battle of Berlin, which culminated the war. The Kpfw was the strongest tank used by the Soviet Union in World War II. Kpfw. V PANTHER Ausf. V PANTHER Ausf. Kfz. 171
From Italeri
No #7018
1/72nd scale
Dim. Italeri No #7018
1/72nd scale
Dim. The decals included in this kit
The marking choices available with this kit The decals included in the kit
FigureThe options for markings in this set
DecalsPowered with a 700 horsepower Maybach V-12 engine, this tank was equipped with a 75mm KwK 42 anti-tank gun. It was built with a frontal armour that sloped upwards. The plastic kit parts
Macchi M.C. 205
Macchi M.C. 205 Veltro
From Italeri
No #2519
1/32nd scale
Photo-etch & 3-D printed decals included
Eight (8!) Eight (8!) choices of markings in the box
The sister plane to the Macchi M.C. Italeri will release the new Veltro MC.205 in 32nd Scale in October. The Macchi M.C. The Macchi M.C. The 2519 will be available in the first weeks of October. By adding additional parts, the differences between Folgore and this kit can be reproduced. From the auxiliary gear to the engine frame, the nose is a replica of the R.A.1050RC.58 (license-built version of the DB605). Photo-etched components are used to create a realistic finish on the cockpit, landing gear, landing gear bays, machine guns and more. Three-dimensional decals for cockpit meters and decals in large sizes are provided to create the camouflage pattern. Both the ailerons and rudders are adjustable, while flaps may be opened or closed. The kit has a lot of features, so we’ve gotten all the information before it was released. The kit comes with five grey plastics sprues. Upper and lower wings and posable flying surfaces..
Either side of the fuselage with open engine and removable cowling option
ModelThe R.A. 1050RC.58 Tifone (license-built versions of the DB605) engine, wheels and propellers on this sprue…
More parts of the powerplant, gear doors and tail surfaces – again posable, are included on this sprue.
Clear parts for the cockpit.
A detailed cockpit with those 3-D printed decals, with waterslide alternatives are included
National markings deal sheet…
Camouflage rings for those who aren’t confident to apply them themselves…
The photo-etched parts included in the box.The eight (yes 8!) The kit includes eight (yes, 8!) colour profiles. This kit is a very good representation of what the real thing looks like.