{"product_id":"italeri-1-35-italian-semovente-m42-da-75-34-self-propelled-gun-upgraded-6759","title":"Italeri 1\/35 Italian Semovente M42 da 75\/34 Self-Propelled Gun Upgraded 6759'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic model kit, assembly required. Glue, paint and finishing supplies not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPGRADED EDITION - METAL GUN BARREL - LINK AND LENGTH TRACKS OR GLUABLE RUBBER TRACKS - PHOTO ETCHED FRET - DECALS FOR 6 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt the end of the 1930’s the Italian Regio Esercito (Royal Italian Army) began to deploy self-propelled artillery guns to provide support for tanks and infantry units. The ‘Semovente’ 75\/18 was developed on the back of the ‘M’ series medium tank hull and soon became the most feared Italian armored vehicle. In addition to its primary artillery role, the 75mm howitzer installed in the casemate proved to be a highly effective anti-tank weapon, capable of destroying even the most powerful and heavily armored British and American tanks. During the war however, the Italian Regio Esercito requested the development of a version with increased offensive capability. The 75\/34 cannon which was originally designed for an anti-tank role, was fitted to the hull of the M42 self-propelled tank. The initial units of which, were distributed to the Italian Army in the spring of 1943. As a result of its effective operational performance, it was also used by German anti-tank battalions after the armistice in September 1943.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eType Tanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod Second World War\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKILL 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Dim. 14.4 cm (5.66)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBe sure to check out our armor accessories, metal barrels, and individual track links! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block; margin: 0 0 1em 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eWe are not responsible for any taxes, duty, vat, customs or other fees on the receiver’s end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out our other items, and save on shipping! \u003cbr\u003eTo receive combined shipping, place the items you wish to purchase in your cart and the discounted shipping will be calculated at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease complete all your shopping before checking out, we cannot combine shipping on separate orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorry, no shipping refunds can be given for combining separate orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981554815039,"sku":"ITA6759","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0032\/6762\/5029\/files\/556759-2T.jpg?v=1772753806","url":"https:\/\/houseofhobbies.com\/products\/italeri-1-35-italian-semovente-m42-da-75-34-self-propelled-gun-upgraded-6759","provider":"Burbank's House of Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}