Italeri Fiat 508 Cm Coloniale With Crew

Plastic model to assemble. Detailed assembly instructions in colour. Glue and colours not included. For references on suggested colours check the profiles or visit Italeri website. Includes a model, decals sheet for 3 versions and 2 figurines: an Italian and a German driver. The Fiat 508 Balilla is the most famous car produced in Italy in the 1930s. In June 1937, the 508C "new Balilla" was built with a 4-cylinder engine of 1,100 cc. The 508C was also the basis for the construction of vehicles intended for military use such as the Fiat 508 CM "Colonial". Characterized by a 2-wheel drive traction, a length of 3.6 meters and a 1.100cc 4-cylinder engine, able to deliver 32 hp that allowed it to reach 90 km/h, it was used mainly for the mobility of officers and to support command operations in North Africa. The overall strength of the vehicle, the increased tires, and good structural and mechanical reliability, soon made it suitable for advanced reconnaissance tasks on difficult terrain.