ITALERI
556569 1/35 Semovente M42 da 75/18 mm
NEW MOLDS - NEW GLUABLE TRACKS - PHOTO ETCHED
FRET - DECALS SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET
At the end of the 1930’s the Italian Regio
Esercito (Royal Italian Army) began to deploy self-propelled artillery guns to
provide support for tanks and infantry units. The ‘Semovente’ 75/18 was
developed on the back of the ‘M’ series medium tank hull and soon became the
most feared Italian armored vehicle. In addition to its primary artillery role,
the 75mm howitzer installed in the casemate proved to be a highly effective
anti-tank weapon, capable of destroying even the most powerful and heavily
armored British and American tanks. As well as its formidable firepower, far
superior to that of the M-13 and M-14 tanks, the ‘Semovente’ was valued for its
low profile which made it difficult to locate, and also for its overall
on-road/off-road performance. It was deployed by the Regio Esercito in Africa
and in a defensive role during Allied operations in Italy. Following Italy’s
withdrawal from the conflict it was used in service by some German Wehrmacht
anti-tank units, thereby validating its overall battle effectiveness.
Decals for 4 versions
Type: Tanks
Period: Second World War
Skill: 3
Model Dim.: 14.0 cm
Box Dim.: 345 x 242 x 60 mm
IPMS 556569 Semovente Review Courtesy of IPMS