{"product_id":"19071-ace-72548-italian-light-military-vehicle-508-cm-coloniale-172","title":"ACE 72548 Italian light military vehicle 508 CM Coloniale 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eACE 72548 Italian light military vehicle 508 CM Coloniale (1\/72)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe ACE 72548 Italian light military vehicle 508 CM Coloniale in 1:72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit representing a light military off-road vehicle used by the Italian Army during World War II. ACE Models, a renowned manufacturer known for its precise reproduction of historical vehicles, offers here an exceptionally detailed kit that will appeal to both military enthusiasts and collectors of 1930s and 1940s vehicles.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (1939–1945)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality polystyrene plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe Fiat 508 CM Coloniale, also known as the “Balilla Coloniale,” was a lightly armored military off-road vehicle built on the basis of the popular civilian Fiat 508. Apart from its basic transport function, it served as a command vehicle, reconnaissance vehicle, and also as a communication vehicle for various formations of the Italian military. It was used particularly intensively during the North African campaign, on the desert routes of Libya, Egypt, and the Balkan region. It was characterized by reliability and simple design, which made it perform excellently in difficult combat conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe ACE 72548 model faithfully recreates the original vehicle’s details, such as the distinctive body silhouette, specific placement of headlights, and the texture of the off-road tires. The kit includes carefully crafted parts that allow you to build both the transport version and the light command version. The model does not include glue or paints, which allows you to choose individual finishes and painting schemes referencing vehicles used in Africa or Europe.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic sprues, clear assembly instructions, decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd-ons:\u003c\/strong\u003e the model does not include photo-etched or metal parts, it is made entirely of plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe recommend this model to ambitious modellers at an intermediate level (difficulty level 3\/5), who value realistic detail reproduction and historical accuracy. ACE 72548 Italian light military vehicle 508 CM Coloniale (1\/72) is an excellent choice both for solo display and as part of themed dioramas related to the service of the Italian army during World War II.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ACE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720158368078,"sku":"ACE72548","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/0615018e165b61fc3468b832c04fb809.jpg?v=1755493530","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.it\/en\/products\/19071-ace-72548-italian-light-military-vehicle-508-cm-coloniale-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}