Product Description

- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the unique appearance down to the details of the bolt.This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the Soliola, a shunting locomotive that was operated by the Italian army in World War II and was also active on the North African front.

[About the actual vehicle]
- The FS 206/207/208 Soliola is a small shunting locomotive operated in Italy from 1931 to 1984.
- It is mainly used and used to change freight cars at railway operation areas.
- Manufactured in Italy under license for the German Breuer IV type shunting locomotive.
- It is said that nearly 400 cars were produced by Antonio Badoni Lecco and Officine Costamas Naga Como.
- Because of its shape, it was affectionately known as Soliola (sole of the foot).
- This vehicle was also deployed to the Italian army, and during World War II it was used to transport supplies for the Afrika Korps from Tobruk to El Alamein in July 1942.

[About the model]
- This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the shunting locomotive [Soliola] operated by the Italian army on the North African front during World War II.
- This is a license-produced model of Germany's Breuer IV type shunting locomotive in Italy, and has over 180 parts.
- Optional parts are available that allow you to choose between World War II specifications and post-war specifications.
- Not only the style but also the mechanism is modeled in detail with a new mold.
- Not only the design but also details such as bolts, hinges, and headlights are clearly expressed.
- The door to the driver's seat interior can be assembled by selecting whether it is opened or closed.
- In addition, interior details such as control levers and floor tread patterns are also reproduced.
- The windows installed at the front and rear of the cab can also be opened or closed.
- You can choose and assemble different facial expressions.
- Also includes railway parts for display (total length 19cm).
- Don't miss the details of the railroad ties and railroad tracks.
- Also, the tracks can be assembled in a straight or curved state.
- Also included is a non-commissioned officer figure from the Italian Army Engineer Corps.
- A total of 4 types of markings are available as decals during and after the war.
- This kit allows you to enjoy creating a diorama by combining it with flatbed wagons for transporting tanks, boxcars, rail sets (AK35010, AK35011), etc. (sold separately).

[Major features]
- Reproduce the Italian Soliola shunting locomotive on 1/35 scale
- Over 180 parts
- Optional parts are available that allow you to choose between wartime and postwar specifications for the North African front.
- Also includes a figure of an Italian army engineer noncommissioned officer and a track for vehicle display (total length 19cm)
- Marking can be selected from 4 types



Item Size/Weight : 32.9 x 23.7 x 6.9 cm / 461g

Product Specifications

Country

Italy

Item code

AK35009

JAN code

8435568314122

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