Italeri 1/35 scale Carro Armato L6/40 - just completed for Eric’s Rommel vs Monty GB.
It includes both aftermarket resin and PE, along with the ever popular Friul metal tracks. Also replaced/added a number of resin rivets.
As early as 1936, the shortcomings of the L3 tankettes were being realized by Fiat-Ansaldo. Working towards a replacement fast light tank, many delays were experienced in theories, design, and initial production. This ensured that once the L6/40 arrived on the battlefield, it would already be obsolete.
One of the first units to be equipped in large numbers with the L6/40 would be the cavalry regiment Lancieri di Novara (as I’ve depicted here). Only it’s third battalion would serve in North Africa, while the other two were sent to Russia. During the Gazala battles of 1942, it was composed of two companies with 33 tanks. It was attached as a recon unit to the Ariete armoured division, but later would transfer to the newly arrived Littorio as was originally intended.
Absolutely gorgeous Jack!! Fantastic job on the L6/40, the best I’ve seen done of that kit! The figures and base are just smashing! And I love the composite image with the background! Bravo sir, Bravo! [:D[
I need to jump back into Eric’s GB before the end date…still need to complete my builds.
Johan - thanks for the praise, it was a cool build to do. It really has had some HOT receptions on other forums. Glad to have been able to share it here.
Very nice work on this one Jack, always love the look of these Italian designs and they don’t get their fair due IMHO in terms of number of builds. The figures and base really give it a nice touch as well. [B]
Eric - thanks, and thank you for setting up and running this desert theme GB, one of my favourite topics. If I were to choose, I’d go with the photo shopped background for the GB photo album.
RBaer - Grazie!
Bill - thanks kindly. Very true, don’t see much Italian land subjects. Not very popular, kind of reflecting their likeability by their own troops, but a few designs were rather successful.
