Kagero 7047 Renault FT & M1917 EN/PL – TopDrawings No. 47

Kagero 7047 Renault FT & M1917 EN/PL is an extremely valuable publication from the TopDrawings series for modelers interested in military vehicles from the World War I period and the early postwar years. The set consists of a 20-page book by Samir Karmieh, which includes 15 A4 sheets with precise modeling plans in the two most popular scales: 1/48 and 1/72. Additionally, the publication offers 10 color camouflage profiles that perfectly show the variety of paint schemes and markings of Renault FT vehicles and American M1917s. The whole set is complemented by an A3 format insert designed for close-up work or detailed modeling of larger parts.

The vehicles presented in the publication belong to the category of the world's first modern tanks – the Renault FT and its American derivative, the M1917. The Renault FT was a revolutionary design developed in France and widely used by the French Army from 1917, and later also by other armies, including the Polish and Finnish forces. This tank set the standard for future generations of armored vehicles, with its key features being the rotating turret and specific construction layout, which can still be found in every modern tank.

The Renault FT actively participated in the final battles of World War I (1917–1918), and later in numerous interwar conflicts. Polish versions of this tank were used, among others, in the Polish–Soviet War. The American M1917, produced under Renault license, did not see action during World War I but played a role in the early development of American armored forces.

• Plan scales: 1/48, 1/72
• User countries: France, USA, Poland, Finland
• Historical period: World War I, interwar years
• Contents: 20 pages, 15 A4 sheets, 10 color profiles, A3 insert
• Material: high-quality paper with precise technical printing
• Category: modeling literature, modeling plans, and color profiles
• Language: Polish/English

KAGERO publishing house is known for top-quality publications that support historical modelers, reconstructing both construction details and realistic vehicle paintwork. We recommend Kagero 7047 Renault FT & M1917 EN/PL both to advanced military modelers, enthusiasts of military technology history, and collectors of reference materials. Due to the abundance of technical content and precise drawings, the publication receives a difficulty rating of 2/5 — it is suitable for intermediate and advanced modelers.