Italeri 1389 SM-82 MARSUPIALE (1/72) – Plastic Model Kit

Italeri 1389 SM-82 Marsupiale in 1:72 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit designed for enthusiasts of Italian aviation from World War II. This kit accurately replicates the historic Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 Marsupiale transport aircraft, which was one of the most important multi-role aircraft used by the Italian Regia Aeronautica and the Luftwaffe between 1939 and 1945.

The SM.82 Marsupiale was a heavy transport aircraft designed in Italy as a successor to earlier Savoia-Marchetti models. It was distinguished by its high payload, versatility, and the ability to transport both cargo and personnel. Its adaptability meant it was used for transporting troops, cargo, vehicles (such as by disassembling the L6/40 tank), and for medical evacuation. The SM.82 became well-known during the campaigns in North Africa, Malta, the Balkans, and Russia, and was also used by German forces for strategic transports on the Eastern Front.

The Italeri 1389 model features sharply detailed surfaces, realistic panel lines and panel representation, as well as interior cockpit elements. Plastic part sprues provide a solid base for model building, and the well-fitting parts make assembly easier, even for less experienced modelers.

• Scale: 1:72 – ideal for a collection of WWII military aircraft models
• Countries of use: Italy, Germany
• Period of use: World War II (1939–1945)
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• The kit does not include glue or paints – necessary accessories must be purchased separately
• Realistic decal sheet with options for marking various units
• Allows detailed reproduction of both the cockpit and cargo compartment interiors

This model is recommended primarily for intermediate and advanced aircraft modeling enthusiasts, interested in the history of military aviation and Italian technology of the 1940s. Assembling the SM-82 Marsupiale offers not only the satisfaction of model building, but also the opportunity to explore a fascinating chapter of aviation history.

Difficulty Level: 3/5 – the model requires care during assembly and detail painting.