JackG Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) This is the Italeri 1/35 scale Carro Armato L6/40. I've added 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 would result in the L6/40 arriving on the battlefield as an already obsolete vehicle. 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 totaling 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. regards, Jack Edited November 17, 2021 by JackG 62 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Very impressive piece of modelling! Those figures are incredible, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredben Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Brilliant, When I looked at that first picture I thought that was so realistic and then realised that was the build. Excellent work and the figures for 1/35 painting work is top notch. One of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Monteiro Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Very Realistic!!! Great job. Very impressive work in the figures. Edited August 3, 2014 by Paulo Monteiro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) That's beautiful. But the figures are even better, there's real character in those faces Edited August 3, 2014 by neilscrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewE Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Great work, especially on the figures. Very well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chacho72 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I like the dio, the figures are very good painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Very nice work, love the figures. Regards Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Grumpylee Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 It's all very impressive, very realistic! Well done Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 That is incredible. I had to look twice to make sure it wasn't some sort of re-enactment photo that had been played about with. The work on the figures is absolutely breathtaking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 superb work, looks great very nice job on the weathering and figures look great, nice finish and little dio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Beautiful paint on those figures Jack, and the tank is superb as well. (The guy on the left looks like an Italian Moriarty) Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 OUTSTANDING modeling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Modeller Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) OMG!! WOW!! NO WAY!! - That is just sooooo unbelievably good and given that it is quite a small tank in 1:35 scale you have done an absolutely amazing job with it!! I don't think it is possible for ANYONE to improve on your figure painting sir, it is that good - up there with the masters and worthy of any Gold Medal for sure!! Love the photoshoot as well, superbly done and that first photo is totally realistic. Well done sir - I will be looking out for any future builds from you!! Kev. Edited August 4, 2014 by Mr Modeller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 What a fantastic and interesting model and the figures are possibly the best I`ve ever seen,....cudos to you,..well done! Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 HL-10, fredben, Paulo, Neil, Andrew, chacho72, Dan, Lee, Mitch, batcode, Sean, Houston, Kev, and Tony: - wow guys, thanks so much for the positive responses (as well as all the 'likes'). I wasn't sure how well received the subject matter would be, but am certainly glad to have shared it here with you all. Again, thanks kindly from across the pond. regards,Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 If you had only posted the top photo we would all be asking "Nice picture, now where's the model you built?" Stunning build and the figures are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 A MASTERPIECE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Another one of those fellas with a shrink-ray and a time-machine, I see.... Seriously, superb modelling and masterful painting. A real treat for the eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vally G Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Top marks, Jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancieT Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Belissimo! fantastic build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 louiex2, Carius, Old Man, Valley G, and FancieT: Thanks everyone, really appreciated and some of the responses are quite entertaining. regards,Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Modelling Knife Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I have been AFK (away from keyboard) for a while tackling the wildlife haven that is my garden. I had a look today and stopped in my tracks when I came across your post. What a stunner!! Your praise from the other members is fully justified. Well done. I am curious about your lack of confidence concerning the subject matter. The Italian army deserves as much attention as any other of WWII. Apart from being badly prepared for the war in the desert they have a proud military history and continue to contribute to UN operations today. I once neglected to stop at an army checkpoint going into Italy from Yugoslavia and had a pistol drawn on me. One of my wife's fondest memories. But again, congratulations! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentG Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Superb work! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackG Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 AgentG and Mac - thanks! Regarding WW2 Italian subject matter, I just find that there isn't a regular stream of built vehicles being posted on forums, least not the ones I frequent. So I guess people are interested, given the view count and replies found here, just that the kits are at the bottom of their stash pile? regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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