If you are building Italians for Bolt Action, this Paracadutisti sprue is a big deal. It is plastic, it is flexible, and it finally gives airborne troops the loadout depth they deserve.
Also, the article makes it clear this kit is meant to pair with the Armies of Italy release. Meanwhile, it sneaks in fun history bits that will influence how you build squads. So, here is what is on the sprue and how it translates to the tabletop.
What’s on the sprue and how it plays
The post opens by linking the new kit to Armies of Italy pre-orders. Then it shows six bodies in parachutist uniform, built for desert tan or M1929 camo smocks. Also, it is designed to match the new resin officers and support teams. Next, weapons include Carcano rifles and carbines, a Beretta M38, and a Breda 30. Meanwhile, you get unique magazine pouches and those ‘samurai’ vests for peak Italian swagger.
However, the weird ‘grenades’ are improvised anti-tank munitions, including a bottle stuffed in a sock. Then the threatening tube is the Lanciafiamme Mod. 41 d’assalto lightweight flamethrower. Also, the article says it can stand in for normal or one-shot flamethrowers via Engineer Platoons. Next come the heads, with rimless helmets, camo covers, sidecaps, bare heads, and bandaged options.
After that, there are snazzy berets and one excellent moustache for X Reggimento Arditi builds. So, a quick uniform color swap turns your paratroopers into raiders meant for behind-the-lines work.
On rules, it breaks out Folgore and Nembo, and both are Stubborn Veterans. Meanwhile, Folgore add Fanatics, while Nembo can max SMGs for close-range firepower. Finally, Arditi are Veteran Tough Fighters, and they love Behind Enemy Lines outflanks or transport rushes.
Summary
Overall, this sprue reads like a toolbox that supports both historical flavor and sharp list building. Also, it gives you a veteran core plus an Arditi threat unit without awkward kitbashing.
