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Monday, May 20, 2013 - 11:35 PM UTC
With Takom’s first release announced recently, we have an image update on the planned sprues for the big scale FT.
Takom is a new company, that we introduced here on Armorama a short time ago, with their first upcoming release, a Renault FT in 1/16 scale. We now have some CAD images of the sprues and box art for the upcoming FT. This is looking to be a very interesting kit, and something that may be very popular among modellers.

1001 – French Light Tank Renault FT

Armorama would like to thank Takom Co. Ltd for the update and images.
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Certainly looks impressive from those CADS. Especially as it's their first kit. If it's successful then I hope they could do a WW1 Male and Female tank. New kits of those important tanks are long overdue.
MAY 21, 2013 - 11:16 AM
Hi Guys after checkings my archives I found some photos, soon I will wrote bigger article about this tank, so check for updates Cheers Wojtek MAKIETARIUM
MAY 21, 2013 - 04:47 PM
Guess I was wrong about the price: LINK $109.95 is a bit rich for my tastes esp from an unknown manufacturer...
MAY 22, 2013 - 11:17 PM
That's about the price of two bottles of Jack Daniels Single Barrel, my poison of choice. I wonder which would be the better investment, the kit or the booze? Oops, Just ordered the kit. Guess I'll have to build it sober.
MAY 23, 2013 - 06:12 AM
I think it's about what I was expecting seeing as it's a larger scale kit. Time to start saving.
MAY 23, 2013 - 11:13 AM
Greetings! As mentioned on our web-site, the FT-17 comes with a full interior including the engine and tranny. Also has individual track links which are moveable. Markings for 3 tanks, so it seems reasonable to me, but that is just my opinion. Thanks, Ken PCM, Inc. LINK [email protected]
MAY 23, 2013 - 03:35 PM
I have to agree it is in line with the Panda 1/16th scale 38t. I will be looking to pick one up. Regards, Rod
MAY 24, 2013 - 03:03 AM
I don't think $109.00 is too much for a 1/16 kit. Granted, it is the little FT but how many times have we spent over 50 for a 1/35th kit? See. ~ Jeff
MAY 24, 2013 - 08:08 AM
Just got this in an email from Pacific Coast Models: "Takom (HK) International informed us that their new 1:16 scale kit of the Renault FT-17 tank with Girod turret and 37mm gun (TAK 16 1001) is now in production. This kit comes with a complete interior including the engine and transmission. It has individual track links and moveable road wheels along with decals for 3 tanks. The retail price is $109.95. Production should be finished in July and shipment as soon as possible will be arranged for us." Looking forward to receiving mine in a month or so. Rick
JUN 20, 2013 - 12:05 PM
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