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Renault FT-17 (GFR005) Includes one Renault FT-17 (37mm) or Renault FT-17 (MG) light tank.
The most innovative tank design fielded by the French was the Renault FT-17. This light tank was small and relatively mobile and was the first tank designed to house its weapon in a fully rotating turret, which would heavily influence the design of later tanks.
Designed by Evan Allen Painted by Aaron Mathie
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Step 1. Begin by attaching the tracks to the resin hull. Note: The two track pieces are symmetrical, so you don't have to worry about putting them on the wrong side. Just make sure the large wheel is at the front.
Step 2:Next attach the curved tail, which helped the FT-17 to cross trenches without getting stuck.
Step 3: Remove the turret hatches from the sprue using a pair of clippers, and trim any excess metal with a sharp hobby knife or a file. The two-piece hatch is for the rounded 37mm turret, while the other hatch piece fits the angled MG turret.
If you want any of the turrets to have a commander, simply use the appropriate commander figure (see above) in place of the hatch piece.