Renault FT-17 light tank 1:72 First To Fight PL013

Plastic military model for assembly: Light Tank Renault FT-17 1:72 First To Fight PL013

Immerse yourself in history with this assembly model depicting one of the most influential tanks in military history – the Renault FT-17. This French light tank, often referred to as the FT-17, revolutionized the design of armored vehicles by introducing a layout that became the standard for future generations of tanks: a crew compartment at the front, an engine at the rear, and armament in a rotating turret.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: First To Fight
• Catalog number: PL013

History and significance of the Renault FT-17: The Renault FT-17 was the first mass-produced tank to feature armament in a fully rotating turret. Its innovative design influenced the development of tanks worldwide. Over 3000 units of this model were produced, most of them in 1918. After the end of World War I, FT-17 tanks were exported to many countries, and their design became an inspiration for other models, such as the American M1917, the Italian Fiat 3000, and the Soviet T-18.

The Renault FT-17 played a key role in many interwar conflicts, although by the beginning of World War II, it was already considered outdated. Nevertheless, it continued to be used by various armies, including the French, Polish, Finnish, and Yugoslav. During World War II, some of these tanks were used as fixed defensive points along the Maginot Line.

Service and combat use: The Renault FT-17 debuted on the battlefield on May 31, 1918, during the Third Battle of the Aisne. These tanks were widely used by French and American forces on the Western Front in the final stages of World War I. After the war, FT-17s were used in many conflicts around the world, including the Polish-Bolshevik War, the Russian Civil War, and various colonial conflicts.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.