Zebrano Z100-320 - 1:100 Carro Armato M13/40 2nd Series Italian Medium Tank

Resin model of the Italian Carro Armato M13/40 2nd Series medium tank in 1:100 scale

The Zebrano Z100-320 kit depicts the Carro Armato M13/40 in its 2nd production series. This resin model in 1:100 scale is simple to assemble and well suited for both miniature collections and WWII tabletop wargaming. The M13/40 was the backbone of Italian armored forces in North Africa.

Kit contents:

• Resin parts to build the Carro Armato M13/40 2nd Series
• Details characteristic of Italian WWII tank design

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:100
• Catalogue number: Z100-320
• Manufacturer: Zebrano
• Material: resin
• Type: medium tank
• Era: World War II

Note: The kit does not include glue, paints or modeling tools.

Building process:

Zebrano resin kits are designed for quick assembly with only a few parts to prepare. The use of cyanoacrylate glue is recommended. The model is ideal for wargaming armies representing North African campaigns as well as for miniature collections of WWII armored vehicles.

Recommended tools:

• Model knife
• Files or sanding sticks
• Cyanoacrylate glue
• Paints matching Italian WWII desert camouflage schemes

About the Carro Armato M13/40:

The Carro Armato M13/40 was Italy’s main medium tank during World War II, introduced in 1940. Several production series were built, with the 2nd series featuring improvements to the powertrain and equipment. These tanks were widely used in North Africa, where they formed the core of Italian armored divisions. Though under-armed and under-armored compared to Allied tanks, the M13/40 played a key role in Italy’s military operations.

Technical data of the original vehicle:

• Length: 4.91 m
• Width: 2.28 m
• Height: 2.37 m
• Weight: approx. 14 t
• Engine: Fiat V8 diesel, 125 hp
• Maximum speed: 32 km/h
• Crew: 4
• Armament: 47 mm gun, 3 × Breda 8 mm MGs
• Armor: 6–42 mm

Zebrano – the manufacturer:

Zebrano specializes in resin kits in small scales, focusing on World War II armored vehicles. Their 1:100 scale kits are quick to assemble and popular with both collectors and historical wargamers.