1:35 Trumpeter 00332 C1 Ariete MBT – Italian Main Battle Tank Plastic Model kit

The 1:35 Trumpeter 00332 C1 Ariete MBT is a convincing plastic model kit of the Italian C1 Ariete main battle tank. This Static Armor model is a strong choice for modellers who enjoy modern European tanks, Italian military vehicles and realistic 1:35 armour dioramas. With its recognisable shape, modern design background and Italian Army service finish, the Ariete makes a striking addition to your tank collection.

Development of the C1 Ariete began after the Otobreda Division of Alenia Difesa and the Defense Vehicles Division of Iveco formed a consortium in 1984 to create a new family of wheeled and tracked vehicles for the Italian Army. This programme included the B1 Centauro Tank Destroyer, the C1 Ariete MBT and the VCC-80 Dardo IFV. Otobreda had overall responsibility for developing the C1 MBT project, while Iveco provided the power pack, suspension system and other automotive components. The first prototype of the Ariete, meaning ram in Italian and sharing its name with the Army’s most important armoured unit, was completed in 1986.

This Trumpeter kit brings the Italian C1 Ariete to life in 1:35 scale with 227 parts, tracks, clear plastic pre-cut periscope lenses and brass wire for the steel tow rope. The model is ideal for a modern Italian tank display, a NATO-inspired diorama or a realistic armoured vehicle collection. Order today from Most-Models.com and benefit from fast delivery, excellent customer service and a strong range of Trumpeter model kits, Italian tanks and 1:35 military scale models.

Features:
– Trumpeter 00332 Italian C-1 Ariete MBT plastic model kit in 1:35 scale
– Static Armor model of the Italian C1 Ariete main battle tank
– Developed within the consortium formed by Otobreda Division of Alenia Difesa and Iveco for the Italian Army
– Part of the same vehicle family as the B1 Centauro Tank Destroyer and VCC-80 Dardo IFV
– Otobreda had overall responsibility for the C1 MBT project, while Iveco provided the power pack, suspension system and automotive components
– First prototype completed in 1986, followed by further prototypes in 1988 for a complete Italian Army trials programme
– Initial order was placed for 200 tanks, while a second improved lot was cancelled due to the end of the Cold War and financial difficulties
– Production began at a low rate at the Otobreda facility in La Spezia in 1995 and was completed by early 2002
– Model consists of 227 parts with 4 sprues, lower hull, upper hull, turret and tracks
– Built model measures 283 mm long and 106 mm wide
– Features brass wire for the steel tow rope and clear plastic pre-cut parts for the periscope lenses
– Paint scheme for a vehicle in service with the Italian Army
– Ideal for fans of modern European main battle tanks, Italian armoured vehicles and realistic 1:35 scale dioramas

Add the 1:35 Trumpeter 00332 C1 Ariete MBT Italian Main Battle Tank to your cart now at Most-Models.com and build a modern Italian tank with character, engineering detail and strong diorama value.