Description: US-Canada M1917 light tank -or- FTS Command vehiclewith AMSCO tracks The US entering WW1 did not have a tank mechanized force. In Europe, the US was furnished with the French FT-17 thus creating its first armored corps. The US proceeded and acquired a licensing agreement with Renault to produce the FT-17 domestically. Converting the French designs to accommodate US preferences, manufacturing capabilities, and "improvements," resulted in the M1917 6-ton, 3-man light tank. A cursory exterior look between the FT-17 and the M1917 reveal: Muffler is relocated to the left of the vehicle Budah engine Front wheel is a flat steel The idler tension adjustment is via 2 grooved flat plates Relocation of tools on the hull Addition of 2 angled plates and 2 drivers vision slots Octagonal riveted turret to accommodate a Marlin MG, or 37mm howitzer, or Browning MG Track plates with "AMSCO" casting mark CREATE 1 OF 2 variants M1917 turreted with 3-gun options or The M1917 FTS communications/command version Decals are available from Decalcomaniacs on eBay Details include Rotating turretFull driver's interiorTurret with 3-gun options (Marlin, 37mm, Browning)AMSCO tracksCommunications/radio box for the FTS optionM1917 helmets, tool box and crate lots of eye candy Superbly detailed 3D printed resin model.Complete kit. Not a conversion. Crisp, accurate and detailed 3D printing brings this icon of history to life. Small parts count, but huge amount of detail.
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Oakhurst, California
End Time: 2024-12-28T03:47:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Custom Bundle: No
Period: WWI WW2
Scale: 1:35
Material: Resin
Year Manufactured: 2024
MPN: R3D-35-157
Ages: 14+
Subject: Dragon, Jeep, Tiger I
Vintage: No
Brand: Vargas Scale Models
Type: Model Kit
Skill Level: 3 – Intermediate
Model: Tank
Theme: Militaria
Featured Refinements: 1/35 Resin
Features: Kit
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 0.5 lb
