1/72 ACE Model B1 Centauro AFV (Early Series) 72437

1/72 Scale ACE Models B1 Centauro AFV - Early Series Italian Wheeled Tank Destroyer

Build an authentic replica of Italy's innovative B1 Centauro wheeled tank destroyer with this precision 1/72 scale plastic model kit from ACE Models. This detailed kit represents the early production series of one of the world's most successful eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles, combining the firepower of a main battle tank with the mobility and strategic deployability of a wheeled platform.

Key Features

• Accurate 1/72 scale representation of the B1 Centauro early series
• Highly detailed plastic parts with crisp panel lines and surface details
• Authentic Oto Melara 105mm/52 caliber rifled gun with detailed barrel
• Eight-wheeled configuration (8x8) with independent suspension details
• Detailed turret with commander's cupola and vision blocks
• Optional open or closed hatches for crew positions
• Clear assembly instructions with painting and marking guides

Historical Background

The B1 Centauro entered service with the Italian Army in 1992 as a fast, mobile tank destroyer designed for reconnaissance and anti-armor operations. Its eight-wheeled configuration provides excellent cross-country mobility while maintaining high road speeds up to 108 km/h. Armed with the powerful Oto Melara 105mm gun, the Centauro can engage main battle tanks at ranges exceeding 2,000 meters. The early series featured the original turret design and fire control system that made this platform a success in Italian service and international export markets.

What You'll Need to Complete This Kit

• Plastic cement for assembly
• Acrylic or enamel paints in Italian Army colors (NATO green, sand, brown)
• Modeling tools (hobby knife, sandpaper, tweezers, sprue cutters)
• Paintbrushes or airbrush for finishing and weathering

Perfect For

• Modern military vehicle enthusiasts and collectors
• Italian Army equipment dioramas and displays
• Wheeled AFV and tank destroyer collections
• Cold War and post-Cold War era military modeling
• Intermediate to advanced modelers seeking detailed 1/72 scale kits

Expand Your Italian Vehicle Collection

Pair this kit with the 1/72 ACE Model Centauro B1T Station Wagon or explore the 1/72 ACE Model Italian Light Military Vehicle 508 CM Coloniale to create a complete Italian military vehicle display. Browse our complete selection of 1/72 scale model tanks and ACE Models kits.

Manufacturer: ACE Models
Scale: 1/72
SKU: ACE72437

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