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Hobby Boss 83894 Renault R35 Tank w/FCM Turret 1:35 (an act of futility)

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This kit provides a remarkably thorough interior (cooling fans, radiators, driver's area, and a large armored fuel tank). However, the vehicle's small footprint and tight spaces make the engine bay nearly impossible to see when compleated.Bring on schrödinger’s cat! But the true 'act of futility was the R35 tank itself.The R35 was probably more dangerous to her crew than to the enamy, Its cramped, two-man layout forcing the commander to act as spotter, loader, and gunner simultaneously all in an un-ergonomic single-man turret. The space problem only partualy solved by fitting the FCM turret. Still good fun to build.

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Cheers JJ..​
 
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