Lancia 1Z armoured car (Italian)

Description

Originally developed during WWI, the Lancia 1Z (and 1ZM) armoured car saw continued use by the Italian Army during the interwar period and into WWII. Initially a good design, with considerable firepower via a multiple MG equipped turret, it was already obsolete by the start of WWII. AS well as the clearly dated design, it’s WWI origins are given away by the presence of the twin rails running up and over the vehicle for cutting through barbed wire. 

The majority of the 1Z’s service was in North and East Africa between the wars on policing duty. However, some were used during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39. During WII its service was limited to some action during the East African Campaign, though it was also used by the occupying Germans.  

• Original file: DeweyCat Productions
• Painting: MarDav Miniatures
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown.
• Photos and dimensions are at 28mm unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These are designed by Bergman or TigerAce1945