Saturday, August 29, 2009 - 09:02 AM UTC
Italeri have released a 1/35 scale plastic kit of the Italian Carro Armato P 40.
I have to admit I missed the announcement of this release and the first I knew of it was when I came across it while trawling through LuckyModel’s website.

I think this vehicle was previously available in resin from Criel model. I remember Steve Saloga doing a build article in Military Modelling agood few years ago.

Although designed in 1940 very few P40s, -five or less, had been completed by the time Italy surrendered in 1943. Another 100 were completed and used by the Germans under the designation Panzerkampfwagen P40 737(i).

Judging from the pics the kit IT 6476 Carro Armato P 40 comes on 5 plastic sprues, with a metal gun barrel and a brass PE fret. Also included is one of Italeri’s reference booklets.

LuckyModel’s price is $28.99/€20.81/£19.95- this price of course may not be the same in your LHS.


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The long wait is over... Let's just hope that it's a vast improvement over the Carro Armato L6/40 in regards to fit and accuracy. Hopefully the price is right as well. Just my opinion!
AUG 29, 2009 - 09:42 AM
I must say, the sprues look promising. I've long wanted a model of this tank but never was willing to pull the trigger on the CriEl kit, so this will be a must buy. Matt
AUG 29, 2009 - 01:43 PM
Ah, great! Been waiting for this one! My next review maybe? Cheers Stef
AUG 29, 2009 - 07:11 PM
The camoflage seems to be difficult to be done,at least for me that is I will probably get this kit because lately i have got a asoft spot for italian armour
AUG 30, 2009 - 12:23 AM
Hope springs eternal eh Stefan? I congratulate you on your optimism despite the problems you encountered with the L6/40
AUG 30, 2009 - 12:38 AM
I like a challenge once in a while... I'll definitely be getting this one! Cheerio!
AUG 30, 2009 - 01:46 AM
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