{"product_id":"ments008-1-35-french-ft-17-w-interior","title":"MENTS008 1\/35 FRENCH FT-17 W\/INTERIOR","description":"\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\u003eKIT INFO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 142mm   Width: 51mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobby Centre","offers":[{"title":"NEW","offer_id":39268339253377,"sku":"4897038550340","price":77.98,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"USED","offer_id":39268339286145,"sku":"","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0041\/6936\/7681\/products\/8634_7157_fb592086-1e9a-4f2b-bf3d-f88604cda0dc.jpg?v=1623676538","url":"https:\/\/www.hobcen.com\/products\/ments008-1-35-french-ft-17-w-interior","provider":"The Hobby Centre ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}