Trattore Fiat-SPA TM40 in 1/76 scale
| Name | Italian TM-40 Tractor (Cat. Item. SSP070) |
| Producer | Scale Models Accessories (Small Scale production), UK |
| Packing | clear plastic bag with carton label |
| Type of kit | White metal kit |
| Quality | The body of the vehicle is cast of resin as one piece with no bubbles and flashes but with not so fine details. The doorways for the crew are covered with thin simply removable resin film. All other parts are cast of white metal. There are small flashes on some of them but most of them are useful. The wheels are biggest problem of the kit. They are too rough and not accurate enough. Some small details have to be completed according to documentation (for example doorway chains). |
| Instruction sheet | Graphic instructions how to assemble the kit |
| Decals | no |
| General
Impression & Note |
I think you can build very interesting model of Italian gun tractor used for towing the heavy guns and howitzers out this kit. The Italian DA 149/19 howitzer could be also towed by this tractor is also offered by SMA/SSP. These tractors were used also in North Africa and are said towing also British 25 pdr. howitzers. I have seen also very interesting photo of the vehicle used on East front having snow-chains on its bulky wheels. I would like to thank company SMA/SSP sent us this kit free of charge for our preview. |
