{"product_id":"meng-model-ts-008-1-35-french-ft-17-light-tank-cast-turret-wwi-model-kit","title":"Meng Model TS-008 1\/35 French FT-17 Light Tank Cast Turret WWI Model Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMeng Model TS-008 1\/35 French FT-17 Light Tank Cast Turret WWI\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents the structure and shape of the real vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise details are included for interiors as well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe movable suspension system is molded perfectly, and the weight-bearing parts are sturdy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCement-free workable track links are easy to assemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree weapon options and a precision PE fret are provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour paint schemes for tanks during the period from WWI to WWII are provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 142mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 51mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meng Model","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51504195043541,"sku":"MGMTS008","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/1972\/4454\/files\/meng-model-ts-008-1-35-french-ft-17-light-tank-cast-turret-wwi-model-kit.jpg?v=1747919691","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterosehobbies.com\/products\/meng-model-ts-008-1-35-french-ft-17-light-tank-cast-turret-wwi-model-kit","provider":"White Rose Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}