Tamiya 89778 1/48 Italian Armored Car AB41 Collector Kit  [89778]

Tamiya 89778 - 1/48 Italian Armored Car AB41: Historical Overview

The Italian Armored Car AB41 earned a reputation during World War II for its adaptability and service on several fronts. The four-wheel drive layout, combined with four-wheel steering and independent suspension, made it manoeuvrable in reconnaissance roles. It saw extensive use in North Africa and later entered service with German formations after Italy's surrender.

Model Highlights

This Tamiya 1/48 scale example captures the AB41s character in miniature. The 110mm model shows the riveted hull reproduced by Italeri, while the turret and 20mm gun are modelled with clear detail. A special die-cast chassis gives the finished kit a reassuring weight, and rubber tyres echo the larger desert-spec tyres used in Libya. The kit includes decals for four marking choices: two North African patterns, one Italian domestic finish, and one Wehrmacht variant.