1/72 Renault FT-17 Tank (x3)

SKU: MI-20GEV006
Category: Vehicles / Aircraft

Boxed set with 3 fast assembly plastic model kits, each of which consists of two sprues

15,15 €

incl. 19% VAT , plus

Old price: 15,95 €

4 In stock
Delivery time: 1 Workdays (Other countries)

Description

1/72 Renault FT-17 Tank (Boxed Set)
(20GEV006)

Boxed set with 3 fast assembly plastic model kits, each of which consists of two sprues. The main one comprises the 4 parts needed for hull and running gear, while the smaller sprue includes 2 alternative turrets and 2 optional weapons. Decalsheet with national markings for SCW Basque & Republican, French and VBCW Anglican League tanks. Assembly instructions and Painting schema on box reverse.

In 1922 Spain purchased 11 Renault tanks for being used against the Rifians in Morocco. 6 additional tanks were later needed to replace those damaged during the Rif War.

At the outbreak of Spanish Civil War, 10 of those original tanks were still operative, divided into two groups or "regiments" of 5 tanks each. The one based in Saragossa fell into Nationalist hands, while the other was held by the Republic in Madrid.

Later, both the Spanish Republic and Basque Government acquired a number of supplementary units, mainly from Poland --sixteen each. Most of these fell soon into Nationalist hands. By mid-war, the survivors were grouped for second line duties in the Front of Aragon.

20mm, plastic
Minairons