Lancia 3ro/564 militare in 1/72 scale
Excellent! Level of detail is impressive, as usual for MarS. Many tiny
pieces, that will need a careful touch to be detached from sprues. The
engine is represented as a separate piece and it is visible through the
bonnet (differently from other kits of the Lancia 3 Ro).
First kit of an
Italian vehicle made by MarS so far. In the MarS range there
will be further versions of this heavy truck, and other lighter
Italian trucks as well.
The Lancia 3 Ro
appeared in 1938 (following the appearance of the Lancia Ro in
1933 and Lancia Ro-Ro in 1935) and remained in service in the
Italian Army well into the Fifties.
It was much
appreciated (also when captured by the enemy) for its strength
and considerable transport capabilities.
This heavy
truck was built in 9300-9500 (exact figure is not known) samples
in various versions: cargo with wooden side-racks, workshop,
autocannone (gun-truck), oil and water-carrier. It could
transport light and medium tanks, horses and mules, supplies,
and up to 42 soldiers seated on seven benches.
Type 564 was
the military version, while Type 464 was the civilian vehicle,
with minimal differences between them. The Type 564 B
(petrol-propelled) was also built for German troops in 1943-45.
It was also built with Einheits wooden cab.
Name
Lancia 3 Ro type 564 (kit # 7220)
Producer
MarS, Poland
Packing
cardboard box with
picture of the built kit
Type of kit
resin
Quality
Instruction sheet
yes
Decals
not
General impression & notes