We have five releases from Italeri this March of various types and scales from this Italian model maker for us to look at. We have boxart, colours and sprues in our preview for your degustation...
Five more releases from Italeri in March 2019
World of Tanks - T-34/85 NEW TOOL EDITION
Kit No #36509
35th scale
Model Size: 23.5 cm
Box Size: 373 x 241 x 60 mm
World of Tanks - T-34/85 NEW EDITION
NEW PLASTIC PARTS (100% NEW MOULD KIT)
THE PACKAGE CONTAINS:
1 MOUNTING MODEL - 1 LIQUID CEMENT - 1 TANK GUIDE - WORLD of TANKS DECALS - 1 INVITATION CODES - 1 BONUS CODE
Considered by many to be the best WWII tank, the T-34-85 played a crucial role in the result of the Second World War. Over 35,000 T-34s were produced in the various variants.
This tank represents the antithesis of the too exaggerated German engineering. Designed in favour of simpler solutions using few resources making it available in large numbers. This was a decisive factor for the rejection of the Axis forces outside the Soviet Union to Berlin.
The T-34-85 was a variant of the T-34 with the 76mm cannon that was insufficient to face opponents such as the Tiger or the Panther. The development of a new turret allowed the installation of an 85 mm cannon able to penetrate the armour of the German tanks with greater ease. This wagon was also the first model of a first mass production with a design of the sloped hull: this meant that the thickness of the shield could be thinner, providing the same protection. Coupled with the tilt of the turret, the sustainability of this car was much better than the original T-34.
Lamborghini Miura JOTA SVJ
Kit No #3649
1/24th scale
Model size: 18.3 cm
Box dim .: 345 x 242 x 60 mm
The Lamborghini Miura was produced by the Italian brand between 1966 and 1973. The Miura, when it was presented on the market, was a real super-car characterized by high performance and innovative design. In 1970, based on the sporty Miura, a competition version was created through interventions to replace the chassis and the suspensions to give greater rigidity.
Other interventions were carried out on the engine and on the braking system. The "Jota", this is the name with which the competition was baptized, had a power of 440 hp and exceptional performance. At the request of the customers the Lamborghini modified some SV series with specifications similar to the competition Jota.
A-1H SKYRAIDER
KitNo #2788
1/48th
Model Size: 24.6 cm
Box Size: 373 x 241 x 60 mm
SUPER DECAL FOR 4 VERSIONS - & COLOUR INSTRUCTIONS
The Douglas Skyraider was built just after the Second World War. Despite its traditional piston engine, born when the first jets were already spread, the Skyraider had an extraordinary operational longevity. The first flight was made in 1945 and was withdrawn from the active service only in 1975. He participated in numerous conflicts demonstrating its validity in Korea and Vietnam.
Characterized by a great manoeuvrability at low speed, it was able to carry an impressive war load above 3.500 kg. Optimized for ground attack missions it was equipped with a robust armour to minimize the damage of enemy fire from the ground. The Skyrider A-1H, thanks to its powerful 2,700 HP radial engine, could fly at 322 mph and transport a wide variety of weaponry.
15 cm. Panzerwerfer 42 auf sWS
Kit No# 6562
1/35th scale
Model Size: 373 x 241 x 60 cm
Box Size: 19.8 mm
The Schwerer Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS) vehicle was developed as an average half-track and used to transport supplies to troops on the front or as a haul for light artillery pieces. The large rear cargo area made it suitable for other operational applications. For example, the 10-pipe battery of the 150 mm Nebelwerfer 42 rocket launcher was installed on the modified cargo compartment.
The weapon, developed as fogging and subsequently used as a real artillery capable of using high explosive ammunition, was tiltable and elevated and could fire rockets with deadly effects.
KFIR C.2
Kit No #1408
1/72nd scale
Model Size: 21.7 cm
Box Size: 258 x 241 x 60 mm
SUPER DECAL FOR 4 VERSIONS
Kfir is an "all-time" multi-role fighter produced by Israel Aircraft Industries. It was derived directly from the famous French fighter Dassault Mirage III / 5 which retains its aerodynamic layout. Several improvements were implemented as the adoption of the powerful and reliable turbine engine with General Electric J79 afterburner, produced under license in Israel. Even the avionics was drastically revised and improved. Krif's development program was born to offer a more effective aircraft than the now-dated IAI Nesher. The Kfir entered service in 1975 with the role of interceptor fighter.
Over time, subsequent changes were made to the original program. The C7 version is characterized by an even more powerful engine, a new avionics and the ability to refuel in flight. With the entry of the new F-15 Kfir changed operational profile and proved to be a robust and reliable attack aircraft on the ground. Armed with two 30mm cannons he could carry a varied offensive load composed of missiles, bombs and rockets.
