Building a Renault FT-17 model kit is one of the most rewarding projects a military scale modeler can take on. This iconic French light tank from World War I changed armored warfare forever, and recreating it in miniature connects you directly to that history. Whether you want a detailed 1/35 display piece for your shelf … Read more
If you are hunting for the best Renault Char D2 model kits, you already know this is one of the most niche subjects in French armor modeling. The Char D2 was a French medium tank developed in the mid-1930s as a more affordable alternative to the massive Char B1. It served with the 19eme BCC … Read more
If you have ever wandered into the world of French WWII armor, you know the Hotchkiss H39 occupies a special spot. It is one of those tanks that modelers either build as their first French subject or seek out after completing the usual Sherman and Panzer kits. Our team spent weeks comparing every available option … Read more
The AMX-13 is one of the most recognizable French light tanks ever built. With its signature oscillating turret and autoloader system, this vehicle served from 1952 through the late 1980s and saw combat in conflicts across the globe, from the Suez Crisis to the Six-Day War. Over 7,700 units were produced, and it was exported … Read more
French armor has always held a special place in the modeling world, and finding the best AMX-30 model kits means sorting through decades of releases from brands like Meng, Heller, Tamiya, and Takom. The AMX-30 entered service with the French Army in 1966 as their primary main battle tank, replacing older post-war designs with a … Read more
If you have ever stared at a photo of the AMX-56 Leclerc and thought about building one for your display shelf, you are in the right place. The Leclerc is one of the most visually distinct modern main battle tanks ever produced, and building a scale replica of this French MBT is a rewarding project … Read more
French armor has always had a certain mystique among scale modelers. The ARL-44, that imposing post-war heavy tank with its massive 90mm gun and angular hull, represents a fascinating chapter in French military engineering that most builders want on their shelf. But finding the right kit can feel overwhelming when you see how many French … Read more
If you are hunting for the best Type 95 Ha-Go model kits, you already know this little Japanese light tank holds a special place in WWII armor modeling. The Type 95 Ha-Go was designed in 1935 for infantry support, packing a 37mm main gun and weighing just 7 tons. It was the most numerous armored … Read more
Building a Type 97 Chi-Ha model kit is one of the most rewarding projects for fans of Japanese WWII armor. The Chi-Ha served as the backbone of the Imperial Japanese Army’s tank forces throughout the Second Sino-Japanese War and the Pacific Theater, making it a historically significant subject for scale modelers. Whether you are a … Read more
If you have ever wanted to build a Type 1 Chi-He model kit, you already know the hunt can be frustrating. Only 170 of these tanks were ever produced, and model kit options reflect that rarity. I have spent weeks tracking down every available kit across FineMolds, Tamiya, Dragon, and Fujimi to put together this … Read more