{"product_id":"meng-1-35-meng-french-ft-17-light-tank-cast-turret","title":"Meng 1\/35 Meng French FT-17 Light Tank (Cast Turret)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\nPlastic Model Kit. Requires assembly and painting.\u003cbr\u003e\nDuring 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nOver 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\nKIT INFO\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nLength: 142mm   Width: 51mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meng","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46654174265600,"sku":"MENTS8","price":65.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/ments8-135-meng-french-ft-17-light-tank-cast-turret-squadron-model-models__56067.1662166090.jpg?v=1746950949","url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/products\/meng-1-35-meng-french-ft-17-light-tank-cast-turret","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}