Tamiya 89792 - 1/35 Italian Heavy Tank P40  [89792]

• During WWII, the only real heavy tank created by Italy was the P40. The P stands for Pesante, or heavy in Italian, additionally the number 40 the year of use, 1940. The tank showcased bogey-style wheels on a lead springtime suspension system. The riveted hull construction ended up being just like the sooner Carro Armato M13/40 (Item 32596). The tank had been designed with a 75mm gun and an 8mm Breda device gun and was powered by a 330hp V12 diesel engine. The P40 adopted sloped armor after experiencing the Soviet T-34s in battle. Approximately 1,200 tanks had been order, but only some were finished prior to the Italian Armistice in 1943. About 100 tanks had been use from then towards the end of war in Northern Italy and Yugoslavia.

Specs and Features:

• Limited edition 1/35 scale synthetic set up kit of the Italian Heavy Tank P40.
• Created by Italeri.
• Length: 165mm.
• Riveted hull, sloped armor, and leaf springtime suspension have actually all been realistically reproduced.
• Set up type tracks included
• Photo-etched components consist of exhaust covers, jerry can racks, and fender stays.
• Markings included to depict Fiat Ansaldo's prototype tank in addition to German vehicles. (3 kinds of markings total).
• 40 page photo reference guide included.
• Item 89796 1/35 Metal Gun Barrel for Italian Heavy Tank P40 (Available Seperately.

Suggested Paint Colors:

• X-10 - Gun Metal
• X-11 - Chrome Silver
• XF-1 - Flat Black
• XF-56 - Metallic Grey
• XF-58 - Olive Green
• XF-59 - Desert Yellow
• XF-60 - Dark Yellow
• XF-64 - Red Brown
• XF-65 - Field Grey