Tamiya 35296 Italian Medium Tank Carro Armato M13/40 (1/35) – plastic model kit

Tamiya 35296 Carro Armato M13/40 is a high-quality plastic model kit of the Italian medium tank from World War II in 1/35 scale. This model accurately replicates the iconic mechanized vehicle of the Italian Army, widely used by Italy mainly on the North African front between 1940 and 1943.

Carro Armato M13/40 was one of the main tanks used by the Italian Army during World War II, making its combat debut in battles in Libya and Egypt. It was known for its participation in major skirmishes at Gazala, the defense of Tobruk, and the famous Battle of El Alamein. The Tamiya model faithfully recreates the details of the original vehicle, such as the riveted armor, characteristic hull, and turret with a 47 mm caliber gun.

• Scale: 1/35
• Operating country: Italy
• Period of use: World War II (1940–1943)
• Material: High-quality plastic, photo-etched (PE) parts, metal barrel
• Painting options: Ariete and Littorio Pz.Div. unit schemes from the African campaign
• Model dimensions: 290 x 190 x 60 mm
• Weight: approximately 310 g

The set is extensive and allows for precise recreation of the tank’s details thanks to the metal barrel, photo-etched elements, and realistic tracks. The box also includes a decal sheet (water-slide stickers) enabling the application of various historical vehicle markings. Such extras make the model look exceptionally realistic—both on the collector’s shelf and in model dioramas.

Tamiya 35296 Carro Armato M13/40 is recommended for both intermediate and experienced modelers interested in the African front of World War II and Italian Army vehicles. The difficulty level is rated 3 on a 1–5 scale, making the model a fascinating challenge and highly satisfying to build. Carefully designed parts and a high-quality assembly manual ensure a comfortable building process and precise fit of components. It’s an excellent choice as a gift or to expand your collection of historical armored vehicles.