Italeri S.L.C. Maiale 200 Model Kit with Crew

The Italeri S.L.C. Maiale 200 model kit with crew brings a rare World War II naval subject into 1:35 scale, combining the long cylindrical hull of the Siluro a Lenta Corsa with 2 operators positioned for an unmistakable underwater mission scene. As an assembly kit, it focuses on the distinctive form of the manned torpedo, from the exposed rear propulsion area to the compact upper structures that define the craft's profile. The subject is rooted in the Italian Regia Marina program developed by Teseo Tesei and Elios Toschi in 1935, and the finished model reflects that unusual engineering concept through its guided underwater layout. The original craft used batteries to power an electric motor and carried 2 operators equipped with respirators, details that give the build a strong historical identity beyond a standard naval vehicle. Italeri also equips this release with photo-etched parts and decals for the Italian version, adding finer finishing work to selected sections. The option to depict the S.L.C. 227 enhanced warhead version broadens the historical configuration shown on the display base or shelf. A stated assembly time of 600 minutes suits a measured, detail-led build session, with painting and decal placement adding further definition to the hull, console and crew. The completed 1:35 model sits naturally in military and naval collections, and the 2 figures help frame the craft in a way that suggests stealth movement below the surface rather than a standalone torpedo form. Recommended age: 14+