April 02, 2026

Preview: Five releases from Italeri in April...

Five releases from Italeri next month – some awesome artwork & great choices. Check them out in art, plastic, colours, decals & info in our preview...

Preview: Five releases from Italeri in April...

MERCEDES-BENZ WRECKER TRUCK
From Italeri
No #93808
1/24th scale
Model Dim. 36.7 cm
Based on the reliable and robust Mercedes-Benz MB 2238 6x4 heavy-duty road truck, numerous configurations and special versions were developed. By exploiting the engine’s power combined with the solid structural reliability of the chassis and suspension, even over long distances, many units were built for the recovery of broken-down or accident-damaged heavy vehicles.

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The equipment consisted of a rear-mounted crane capable of lifting the vehicles to be recovered, as well as numerous additional compartments to store equipment and tools useful for repairs or towing operations. The efficient gearbox of the MB 2238 and the correct weight distribution ensured a good level of safety even when towing the heaviest vehicles at full load.

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Porsche 956 Jägermeister
From Italeri
No # 3678
1/24th scale
Model Dim. 19.9 cm
The Porsche 956 Jägermeister is one of the most iconic endurance racing cars of the 1980s. Directly derived from the legendary Porsche 956 Group C, it is distinguished by the unmistakable and eye-catching orange livery of its main sponsor. It was developed to offer a well-balanced mix of power, reliability, and aerodynamics.

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The aluminium monocoque chassis was paired with a powerful 2.65-litre twin-turbo Porsche engine capable of delivering over 600 hp. Completing the car’s configuration were rear-wheel drive and aerodynamics designed to ensure top-level performance. On track, the Porsche 956 reached a top speed exceeding 350 km/h. Even today, the Porsche 956 Jägermeister remains a symbol of the golden age of endurance racing.

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Pz. Kpfw VI Tiger I Ausf. H 
From Italeri
No #6767
1/35th scale
Model Dim. 24.1 cm
The Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf. Tiger I is certainly one of the most famous tanks of the Second World War. It was developed to provide the Wehrmacht’s armoured divisions with a heavily armoured and heavily armed tank to operate alongside the more widespread Panzer III and Panzer IV medium tanks, which were no longer able to effectively counter enemy tanks. The first versions were deployed in combat at the end of 1942 on the Eastern Front near Leningrad and on the African Front during the Tunisian campaign in the early months of 1943. 

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Its main armament consisted of the famous and lethal long-barrelled 88 mm KwK 36 L/56 anti-tank gun. Mounted in the turret and protected by a heavy 120 mm gun mantlet, it was capable of penetrating the armour of any enemy vehicle of the time, even at long range.

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CANT Z.1007bis Alcione
From Italeri
No # 1479
1/72nd scale
Model Dim. 25.5 cm
The CANT Z.1007 Alcione medium bomber, designed by Filippo Zappata, entered service in the late 1930s and was extensively used by the Regia Aeronautica during the Second World War. Characterised by a wooden structure, it featured the typical Italian three-engine configuration. 

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More specifically, its three 1,000 hp Piaggio P.XI radial engines allowed the CANT Z.1007 to reach a maximum speed of 450 km/h. The aircraft could carry 1,200 kg of offensive payload housed in an internal bomb bay. The crew typically consisted of five men, which could increase to six with the addition of a photographic operator for reconnaissance and maritime patrol missions. It was mainly employed in the Mediterranean, Balkan, and North African theatres of operation and is often considered the best medium bomber of the Regia Aeronautica.

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Focke-Wulf FW 190 A-7/A8 ACES
From Italeri
No # 1490
1/72nd scale
Model Dim. 12.4 cm
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was one of the best aircraft designed during the Second World War. Produced in more than 20,000 units starting in 1941, it was, together with the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the most famous fighter of the Luftwaffe. The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8 was equipped with a BMW 801 D-2 twin-row, 14-cylinder radial engine delivering 1,700 hp, allowing it to reach a maximum speed of 653 km/h. 

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The colour profiles provided with this kit – 5 Luftwaffe Aces: Major. Maj. Heinz “Pritzl” Bär, Obstlt. Otto Kittel, Major Josef "Pips" Priller, Leutnant Anton Rudolf Piffer, Leutnant Gerhard Vogt.
It was heavily armed with two MG 131 machine guns and four 20 mm MG 151 cannons. In the first months of 1944, the A-8 version entered production, featuring an injection system capable of increasing engine power to over 1,900 hp for short periods. The Luftwaffe’s best pilots flew the famous fighter during the Second World War.

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That is it for this preview; you can find more about this kit on the Italeri website.