French FT-17 Light Tank (Cast Turret)
Meng Model 1:35 Scale Kit #TS-008
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Detail images
Both hull walls added to floor along with the smaller front and rear panels
the fit was very good but care is needed during assembly to ensure the best fit.
Overhead view showing the central transmission which is about to be totally hidden.
Fuel tank added over the transmission.
Detail view showing the engine, radiator and fuel tank plus the side mounted exhaust muffler.
Front driver's compartment, note additional details added to sidewalls.
The turret ring and rear engine deck fitted after trimming the radiator top as per the review text,
attaching the engine deck the transmission and fuel tank are totally hidden and these can be left out to
save of assembly if you wish?
Suspension units added to the hull, note alternate idler wheels fitted
to show the differences, these would not be mixed on the actual vehicle.
Close-up of alternate idler wheels, wood and metal.
The wood texturing is a little overdone for the scale and the smaller triangular segments are recessed but
these should be level with the larger panel segments as they are on the real wheels.
Also the round screw heads around the outer edge are raised but should be flush or slightly recessed again as they are on the real wheels.
Image of the actual wood idler showing the flush segments and wood grain almost not noticeable
compared to the overdone details of the kit idler. Also note the suspension spring compared to the
kit spring above which is far too fine and would benefit from being replaced.
Tracks fitted to suspension.