1/35 Meng French Ft-17 Light Tank (Cast Turret) – TS008

During the early days of its service, the French FT-17 light tank was fitted with a riveted turret which had some disadvantages, such as complex manufacturing process, poor bullet-proof properties and failure to achieve a full rotation. Later, a new cast turret with riveted and welded construction was developed by Forges et aciéries Paul Girod. The new turret which was manufactured with a simplified process could achieve a full rotation, and it helped improve the tank’s overall performance.

The French FT-17 light tank with a cast turret could accommodate a crew of 2. It was armed with an 8mm Hotchkiss M1914 machine gun or a 37mm Puteaux SA18 gun. FT-17s of the French Army were upgraded with 7.5mm Reibel MAC Mle.31 machine gun from 1931 onwards. Those tanks were primarily used in the WWII.

Over 4100 FT-17s were built in France, and they were widely used in many countries around the world (27 countries confirmed). In the strict sense, the FT-17 was the first real tank in the world. It played a vital role in the history of tank development.

KIT INFO:

This 1/35 scale French FT-17 Light Tank (Cast Turret) plastic model kit faithfully represents the structure and shape of the real vehicle. Rich and fine interiors are provided; precise details are included; the movable suspension system is molded perfectly, and the weight-bearing parts are sturdy; cement-free workable track links are easy to assemble; three weapon options and a precision PE fret are provided; four paint schemes for tanks during the period from WWI to WWII are provided.

• Length:142mm
• Width:51mm

Features:

• This Is The Precise Model Of The Earliest Modern Tank That Had The First Rotatable Turret. The Armor Surfaces Full Of Rivets Will Make You Remember The Old Times.
• The Riveted Hull Is Replicated As Per Real Structure. The Cast Turret Looks Realistic.
• There Are Rich Details On The Engine Deck. Rivets On All Armor Surfaces Are Replicated As Per Real Ones.
• Precise Running Gear Consists Of Metal Springs And Rods. It Truly Reproduces The Real Structure And Can Absorb Shocks.
• Workable Cement-Free Tracks Are Easy To Assemble.
• All Hatches Can Be Modeled Open To Present The Precision Interiors.
• Cab Interiors Are Represented As Per Real Things. There Are Realistic Folds On The Seat.
• The Amazing Power Pack (Incl. Engine And Transmission) Is Fully Replicated.