Trumpeter 01564 B1 Centauro AFV Early Version (2nd Series) with Upgrade Armour (1/35)

The Trumpeter 01564 B1 Centauro AFV Early Version (2nd Series) with Upgrade Armour plastic model kit in the popular 1/35 scale is an advanced proposition for modelers interested in modern armored vehicles. This kit allows for a faithful recreation of the Italian wheeled combat vehicle, the original of which is used by Italy and several other armies around the world.

B1 Centauro is a powerful wheeled tank destroyer, developed by the Italian consortium of Iveco Fiat and Oto Melara in the 1980s. The first vehicles of this type entered service with the Italian army in 1992, being deployed in peacekeeping missions and harsh combat environments, including the Balkans, Somalia, and Iraq. The Centauro features an 8-wheeled chassis and is armed with a powerful 105 mm L7 gun, enabling it to engage tanks and armored targets at long ranges. The featured early version of the second series with additional armor was developed in response to the changing threats of the battlefield in the 1990s and early 21st century (“modern times”).

This kit, made from highest quality plastic, faithfully reproduces all the details of the real vehicle, including the distinctive set of additional armor plates. The box includes a rich set of sprue parts, plastic details, transparent pieces for periscopes and headlights, as well as decals dedicated to several Italian army paint schemes. The set does NOT include glue or paints — you need to purchase them separately for complete building satisfaction. Add-ons such as a metal barrel or photo-etched parts can be ordered separately for even greater realism.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country: Italy
• Type: plastic model kit for assembly
• Parts: carefully rendered details, dynamic eight-wheel chassis, optional add-on armor
• Era: modern times, post-1992 period
• Length when built: approx. 26.5 cm
• Decals: versions for UN missions, Balkans, and Iraq

Trumpeter 01564 is particularly recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who appreciate realistic and detailed reproductions of modern military vehicles. The assembly difficulty is rated 4/5 — it requires precision during construction and finishing, but it certainly provides satisfaction and a spectacular look in a modern vehicles collection. An excellent choice for both history enthusiasts and fans of modern military technology.