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Unboxing Meng's 1/35 FT-17

a video by Jim Starkweather of a Meng Model kit
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About the Author

About Jim Starkweather (staff_Jim)
FROM: NEW HAMPSHIRE, UNITED STATES

I started building models in 1971 when I was 6. My first model was a 1/32 P-40 Warhawk. Revell I believe. From there I moved onto the standard cars, Apollo spacecraft, and other kid orientated kits. I don't know what got me started on Armor. I must have seen a Monogram tank kit one day and said "Mom...


Comments

thebear
Certainly want one of these ... Thanks for the look inside the box... I sure hope Meng will keep producing WWI tanks . Thanks Jim Rick
SEP 07, 2013 - 12:20 AM
russamotto
Workable spring suspension, casting numbers on parts, wooden idler, optional tripod mount for the machine gun if not used on the tank-it seems they covered everything. It really is a nice looking kit.
SEP 07, 2013 - 01:38 AM
jagd654
Waiting for mine from Hobby Easy . Thanks for the "sneak preview", Jim . Cheers! Kenneth.
SEP 07, 2013 - 02:01 AM
Dangeroo
Thanks for the peek, Jim and a nice history lesson! This is the first Meng release that made onto my wants list. Looks great! Cheers! Stefan
SEP 07, 2013 - 02:23 AM
staff_Jim
Thanks for the feedback guys! You're welcome!
SEP 08, 2013 - 07:16 AM
vonHengest
Those tracks look great, this is definitely going to be a fun build! I don't think I have any buyers remorse left after seeing this video
SEP 08, 2013 - 01:27 PM
ohbess1
Now can we please get a accurate M1917?
SEP 08, 2013 - 02:50 PM
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