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radio64


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Hello everyone I'm new to the forum and I haven't built a model kit since I was 15 years old and that was 30 years  ago!!

Since I have an interest in World War I, I've decided to build some WWI models which brings me to the question of which kit, that is currently available, is the best Renault FT-17 Tank in AEF service?  Something in the 1/48 to 1/35 scale.

Also, are there any model companies that send out catalogs? Does Squadron Signal still do that?

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radio64


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I must have asked the hardest question ever!!biggrin

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Actually,  I suppose it would depend on which scale.  There are some  very good renditions in 1/35 scale of late.   I build in 1/32 and find the ScaleLink offering quite nice; even though it is likely the oldest of fT kits available. In 1/48 you might find the GasOline kit appealing.

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and i only do braille scale, so i held off answering

(but i would have said the Matchbox/Revell kit)

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You are right, UncleanAnimal.  The old Matchbox FT was ( and is ) a gem.  I thought it a sad day when Matchbox went belly-up.

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I think the members' natural modesty was holding them back. IMHO the RPM FT in 1/35 is very good. It has US Army decals.

The Matchbox/Revell one is supposedly 1/76 and is noticeably smaller than the HäT.

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As a poor student, have to admit I love the value for money of the HaT offering, two in one box, perfect!

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The RPM 1/35 kit looks very good....I think these have had a few extras added.....seperate link tracks + extra photo-etch parts....

http://www.missing-lynx.com/gallery/other/renault_zaloga.htm

http://www.missing-lynx.com/gallery/other/renault_zaloga_1.jpg

http://www.missing-lynx.com/gallery/other/ft17pj_1.html

http://www.missing-lynx.com/gallery/allied/ft17rs_1.html

I'm almost tempted to get mysef one.....

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IRONSIDES thanks for the links!!!!!

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I think the matchbox kit is good......and it's the only ft-17 kit in China for more than 10 years.

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There are of course several resin models of the FT in braille scale one that i known is available is the very nice version with cast turret from MGM you can get it from track and troops....

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Are the GasOline models kits or assembled? I could not tell from their website.

Thanks

B.Kempinski

 



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