• 1/35 scale Italian Autoblinda 'Ferroviaria' AB40 plastic model kit by LANMO Model (Kit No. MM35011)
• Represents the distinctive AB40 Ferroviaria, a railway-adapted Italian armoured car developed during World War II
• Based on the Fiat-Ansaldo Autoblinda AB40, an early member of Italy's famous AB series of armoured reconnaissance vehicles
• Designed for railway security, reconnaissance, patrol duties and protection of strategic transport routes
• Features the characteristic angular armoured hull, compact turret and specialised railway running gear
• The Ferroviaria configuration was adapted to travel along railway tracks rather than operate solely as a conventional road vehicle
• Developed to meet the Italian military's need for mobile armoured protection along vulnerable railway networks
• Particularly associated with Italian military railway security operations in occupied territories during WWII
• The original AB40 was developed by Fiat and Ansaldo and entered production during the early 1940s
• Standard AB40 armament consisted of two 8mm Breda Model 38 machine guns mounted in the turret
• The AB40's machine-gun turret distinguishes it from the later AB41, which introduced a more powerful 20mm autocannon
• The Autoblinda family featured an unusual dual driving position arrangement, allowing operation in either direction
• The original armoured car design incorporated four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering for improved manoeuvrability
• The railway adaptation illustrates the versatility of the Autoblinda chassis for specialist military applications
• Railway armoured vehicles provided protection against sabotage, ambushes and attacks on military supply lines
• Such vehicles were particularly valuable for patrolling railway infrastructure in areas threatened by partisan activity
• The AB40 Ferroviaria represents an unusual combination of armoured vehicle engineering and military railway technology
• Its compact turret and angular body reflect the distinctive design language of Italian WWII armoured vehicles
• The Autoblinda family served with the Regio Esercito (Royal Italian Army) during World War II
• Related AB-series vehicles were also operated by German forces following Italy's armistice in September 1943
• The Ferroviaria variant provides an interesting alternative to conventional Italian armoured reconnaissance vehicles
• Particularly appealing to enthusiasts of rare WWII military vehicles, railway armour and specialist battlefield equipment
• 1/35 scale offers an excellent balance between display presence and detailed military modelling
• Ideal for collectors of WWII Italian armoured cars, Fiat-Ansaldo Autoblinda vehicles and military railway equipment
• Excellent companion to AB40, AB41, AB43, L6/40 and other Italian WWII military vehicle model kits
• Suitable for Italian railway patrols, military railway stations, occupied territory security and WWII railway dioramas
• Can be combined with compatible 1/35 scale railway track sections, station buildings and military figures, available separately
• Offers opportunities for historically inspired Italian military green and period-appropriate camouflage finishes
• Ideal for realistic railway grime, chipped paint, rust streaks, dust accumulation and operational weathering
• The specialised railway running gear provides an interesting opportunity for detailed painting and mechanical weathering effects
• Excellent for creating a distinctive WWII military railway security scene with additional trackside accessories
• The unusual railway configuration makes this model a standout subject among conventional wheeled and tracked military vehicles
• A fascinating addition to any collection of Italian WWII armour, military transport history and railway armoured vehicles
• Kit supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
