1/35 French FT T.S.F. Radio Version
Meng 1/35 French FT T.S.F. Radio Version is a plastic kit of a special communication variant of the famous French tank Renault FT from WWI. The T.S.F. version was equipped with a radio station and did not carry a gun or machine gun - it served as a mobile command and communications post for coordinating units in the field. The kit offers detailed surface treatment, a precisely executed unarmoured turret, realistic interior radio equipment and the distinctive design features of one of the most influential tanks of its time.
The Renault FT is considered the pioneer of the modern tank concept - with a swivel turret, engine in the rear and a separate driver's seat. This light tank had a major influence on the development of armoured vehicles after the First World War. In addition to the combat versions, several specialised variants were also produced, including the T.S.F. (Télégraphie Sans Fil), equipped with a radio instead of armament. These tanks were deployed as liaison and command machines, providing communication between advancing troops and their commandm - an essential element for the coordination of operations in the dynamic phases of the fighting of 1917-1918 and in the interwar period.
The Meng 1/35 French FT T.S.F. kit captures this rare and technically interesting variant with a high level of detail. It features a finely finished armor surface, a precisely crafted hull and a typical turret without armament. Also included are realistically rendered elements of the radio equipment and interior, making it possible to create a believable miniature of a historic communications tank. The model faithfully captures the design of the iconic FT and is ideal for both WWI enthusiasts and collectors of unique armored vehicles.
The package does not include the paint or glue needed for assembly.
| Category: | Military Vehicles |
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| EAN: | 4897038554393 |
| Scale: | 1/35 |
| Nationality: | France |
| Period: | WW1 |
