{"product_id":"trumpeter-1-35-vbm-freccia-plastic-model-kit","title":"Trumpeter 1\/35 VBM Freccia Plastic Model Kit TR09606","description":"\u003cp\u003eVeicolo blindato medio (VBM) Freccia 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is a medium armoured vehicle developed by the consortium Iveco-Oto Melara. It is the first digitised vehicle to enter into service with the Italian Army.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe VBM Freccia IFV is based on the chassis of the 105mm-armed Centauro tank destroyers developed by the consortium during 1992-96. The first prototype of the vehicle was ready by 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe vehicle has been modified to provide greater anti-tank blast protection for the crew. The interior layout of the Freccia has been optimised to carry a crew of eight soldiers, with two men in the turret and a driver.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe first VBM Freccia IFV was delivered to the Italian Army in February 2009, at Cepolispe in Montelibretti, Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe kit consists of over 430 parts\u003cbr\u003e the kit w\/refined detail\u003cbr\u003e The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern\u003cbr\u003e The photo-etched parts included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trumpeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48496881205469,"sku":"TR09606","price":109.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/TR09606.jpg?v=1788444697","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/trumpeter-1-35-vbm-freccia-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}