French Renault FT-17 Light Tank (Riveted Turret) Model kit

Data sheet French Renault FT-17 Light Tank (Riveted Turret)

Brand	Meng Model
Reference	MengTS-011
Type of product	Military model kit
Scale	1:35
Assembly	to be assembled and painted
Paint and glue	To be bought separately
Length (cm)	5,5″ / 14
Era	World War I – 1914-1918
Box size (cm)	33 x 19 x 7

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Product description : French Renault FT-17 Light Tank (Riveted Turret)

Relive military history with this 1/35 scale model of the Renault FT-17 light tank from Meng Model. This accurate and detailed model faithfully recreates one of the most revolutionary tanks of World War I, known for being the first tank in history to feature a rotating turret.

– Authentic Details: The model accurately reproduces the distinctive shape of the FT-17, including its riveted turret and realistic suspension system.

– Assembly Options: The kit offers several configurations, including a Hotchkiss M1914 machine gun or a Puteaux SA 18 cannon, allowing you to customize your model.

– Functional Suspension: The suspension system is movable, and the concrete tracks are designed to be flexible, adding realism to your model.

– Diorama Included: A diorama base is provided to recreate a realistic war scene, providing historical context for this iconic tank.

The Renault FT-17 is a French light tank, introduced in 1917 during World War I. Revolutionary for its time, the FT-17 is often considered the first modern tank thanks to its rotating turret, which allowed it to orient its armament in any direction. This concept would influence tank design for several decades.

The FT-17 played a crucial role in the battles of the end of the war, contributing to the Allied victory. Its lightweight design and effectiveness on the battlefield made it a widely exported model and used by many armies around the world, including during World War II.

About Meng Model:

Meng Model is a renowned company in the field of model making, recognized for its high-quality scale model kits. Specializing in military vehicles, Meng offers models that are distinguished by their accuracy and historical fidelity, allowing modelers of all levels to recreate pieces of history with great attention to detail.

Meng Model products are designed to provide an immersive and satisfying modeling experience, with clear instructions and carefully molded parts. The brand is loved by model enthusiasts for its ability to capture the essence of historical military vehicles.

Product specifications:

– Scale: 1/35

– Product dimensions: Length: 14.5 cm, Width: 6.8 cm, Height: 6 cm (assembled dimensions)

– Number of parts: 300+ detailed parts

– Number of sprues: 8 main sprues

– Product materials: High quality injected plastic

Box contents:

– 1 x 1/35 scale Renault FT-17 (Riveted Turret) model kit

– 8 x plastic sprues

– 1 x detailed and illustrated instruction manual

– 1 x diorama base to recreate a historical scene

– Accessories included: Hotchkiss M1914 machine gun, Puteaux SA 18 cannon, configuration options for open or closed hatches

This model is ideal for military history enthusiasts and modeling enthusiasts, offering a faithful reproduction of a legendary tank and a rewarding assembly project.

Paint and glue :To be bought separately

The tools, paints and glue are not provided.

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Reference :

-011

Other tags :

MMTS-011 – MMTS-11 – 5930044 – 59344 – -11

Military model kit – to be assembled and painted – Paint and glue to be bought separately
Scale :1:35 –Box size :33 cm x 19 cm x 7 cm

Product size

Scale : 1:35 Length (cm) : 5,5″ / 14 cm