Italeri releases three new products for December. We have the sprues, art, colours, and decals in our preview…
Preview: Italeri’s three releases of December…
P-38 J Lightning
From Italeri
No #2834
1/48th scale
Model Dim.24,0 cm
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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was one of the most original aircraft during World War II. We have the sprues, art, colours, & decals in our preview…
Preview: Italeri’s three releases of December…
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P-38 J Lightning
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From Italeri
No #2834
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1/48th scale
Dim.24,0 cm
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was undoubtedly one of the most original aircraft in terms of design and aerodynamic layout during World War II. The P-38 was an innovative heavy fighter with a unique twin-boom design. Its two Allison V-1710 engines, each producing 1,425 hp, were housed within the booms. Meanwhile the cockpit located at the front of the plane had the pilot sitting in the middle. The decals included in the kit.
The choices of markings in this model.
ModelIt is armed with 4 12.7mm Browning Machine Guns and a Hispano M2 Cannon. It was not as maneuverable as single-engine fighters at the time but it was very robust and stable. Its long range made it especially effective for long-range bombers in Europe and the Pacific. Due to its distinctive shape and formidable combat capabilities, enemy pilots nicknamed the P-38 “the fork-tailed devil.”
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M113A1
From Italeri
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No #6753
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1/35th scale
Dim.13,9 cm
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Link & length Tracks
The M113 can be considered one of the most famous APCs (armoured personnel carriers) in history. The M113 was designed in the 1950s to transport a well-protected infantry squad close to the battle zone. The M113 was designed to transport an infantry squad tactically, but also to provide support for troops with its weapons onboard. In the first versions of this vehicle, these were a Browning M2 12.7mm machine gun. It was used by many armed forces in various versions. The CANT Z.501 Gabbiano was an all-terrain, reliable, and rugged seaplane that was used by many armed forces. The 1930s. It was powered by a 900 HP Isotta Fraschini Asso XI engine, providing good range and 275 km/h maximum speed. The markings available in this model kit
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ModelThe Regia Aeronautica used the CANT Z.501 extensively during World War II, particularly in the Mediterranean theatre. The CANT Z.501 was equipped with three Breda SAFAT 7.7mm machine guns to defend against aerial attacks. It could also carry limited offensive payload.