1/35 French FT 75 BS (including resin parts)

The Renault FT became a groundbreaking model of World War I and fundamentally influenced tank design around the world. Its design—with a rear-mounted engine, a central fighting compartment, and a fully rotating turret—became a standard that has endured to this day. One of the lesser-known but significant variants was the FT 75 BS, equipped with a short 75mm howitzer designed for direct infantry support. This version was developed in response to the need to destroy fortified positions, machine-gun nests, and light fortifications, which the FT’s standard armament was unable to handle. The howitzer provided greater firepower, albeit at the cost of limited space in the turret and a lower rate of fire. The FT 75 BS served toward the end of World War I and in the postwar years, when it was used by the French Army and several smaller nations, among others.

The Meng 1/35 French FT 75 BS offers a precisely crafted model of this exceptional variant with a high level of detail. The kit includes a realistically rendered 75mm howitzer mount, finely crafted details of the turret, chassis, and riveted hull structure, all of which give the model a highly authentic appearance. The kit also includes resin parts that add fine details to the interior and characteristic components of the armament. The high-quality finish and well-thought-out design make this kit an attractive choice for modelers interested in World War I armored vehicles, the interwar period, and the early development of tanks in general.

The package does not include the paints or adhesives needed for assembly.