1/35 French FT 75 BS (including resin parts)
Meng 1/35 French FT 75 BS is a detailed kit of the artillery variant of the iconic Renault FT tank, one of the most influential armoured vehicles in history. The 75 BS version was equipped with a short 75mm howitzer designed to support infantry and fight in urban or fortified areas. The model features fine surface details, a faithfully executed interior fighting compartment and quality resin parts that enhance the overall level of workmanship. The kit captures the characteristic look of French artillery modifications from the late WWI and interwar periods.
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.
| Category: | Military Vehicles |
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| EAN: | 4897038554409 |
| Scale: | 1/35 |
| Nationality: | France |
| Period: | World War I |
