1:35 Italian Tanker - Part. 1 - WWII

An Italian tanker, the first part of the series: figure in 1:35

A resin figure of a member of the Italian armored troops of the Second World War period. This item is the first part of a series; a second figure with a different pose follows on from it, so the two can be combined by a single vehicle.

Who the Italian carrista was

The tank crews of the Italian army differed from the infantry at first glance. They wore a short leather or canvas jacket with a high collar, which protected against chafing in the tight space of a vehicle, and with it a side cap or a helmet. They served on the M series of medium tanks and on light vehicles, above all in North Africa, in the Balkans and in the east. Their equipment was lightly armored against its Allied opponents, which makes Italian crews a rewarding if neglected subject in modeling.

Recommended painting procedure

Italian uniform shades lie between gray-green and khaki and slip easily into a neutral gray, so add a warm brown tone into the shadows. A leather jacket stands out if, after the base coat, you run a thin dark glaze over it and bring the highlights back with a dry brush. Treat the surface of the casting with a primer: without it the paint holds badly on smooth resin and rubs through during handling.

Which collection it suits

• Italian tanks and armored cars in 1:35 scale
• scenes from the North African campaign
• collectors of figures of less usual armies

This is an unassembled figure with no surface finish; the glue and paints needed are sold separately.