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Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 06:20 PM UTC
In a rather surprising announcement, Hobby Boss is releasing the first produced Soviet tank. This light tank is based on the Renault FT and based on the kit sprues and such looks to be out before too much longer.
T-18 light tank ,(also called MS-1 Russian: Maliy Soprovozhdeniya-Perviy, means "First Small Support") was the first Soviet-designed tank. Produced from 1928–31, it was based on the Renault FT, with the addition of a vertically sprung suspension.
The T-18 and its derivatives were essentially unsuccessful designs, but they gave Soviet industry its first experiences in designing armoured vehicles, and in the meantime a number of foreign tank designs were available for production.

Item No 83873
Item Name Soviet T-18 Light Tank MOD1927
Bar Code 6939319238733
Scale 1:35
Item Type Plastic Model Armor Kit
Model Dimension Length: 113mm Width: 67.8mm
Total Plastic Parts 250+
Total Sprues 6 sprues , turret and lower hull
Chromeplate Parts n/a
Resin Parts n/a
Metal Parts n/a
Photo Etched Parts 1 piece
Film Accessory n/a
Released Date 2016-04
More Features The kit consists of over 250 parts
>the kit w/refined detail
>multi-slide moulded lower hull
>photo etched parts included
>individual tracks
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YES! Very exciting news...it's about time! I'll pick one up without a doubt. I've always loved the awkward look of this tank. It'll look cool sitting next to a couple of Renault FT's. I tried to build the old AER kit about 15 years ago, and failed miserably. It's the only kit I ever gave up on. It's been sitting under my bed ever since...in the box...mocking me. But revenge is MINE! Ah-hahahaha!!! So...any manufacturers interested in doing a Fiat 3000? The tracks on the Tauro kit almost broke me.. Chris
MAY 11, 2016 - 08:00 PM
Not the first produced Soviet tank, actually. The Soviets produced 14 direct copies of the FT [captured from White forces] during the civil war.
MAY 11, 2016 - 11:43 PM
I'm in the same boat as you Chris, I can't wait for this one!!!! looking forward to the KV-220 also.
MAY 12, 2016 - 03:58 AM
I'am waiting in line to get this kit, and YES this is great news! hobby boss thank you!
MAY 12, 2016 - 04:54 AM
This was announced about a year ago but it's great to see the sprues. Look forward to getting this cool little tank!
MAY 12, 2016 - 10:50 AM
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