I also had over 500 tanks in 176/172 scale for wargaming back in the day.
Very warm welcome along Mr Brunettiani, I hope you find this place very informative and helpful to you in your 1/16th mission.
I have visited Rome & drove myself to Cassino to visit the battlefield there. A lovely country full of history and atmosphere which I enjoyed a lot.
The ability drive like a maniac was also a change