T-18 Light Tank

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Saturday, April 08, 2017 - 06:23 AM UTC

It may seem strange that the previous release was the self-propelled gun version nevertheless we now have the Hobby Boss kit of the T-18. Here we see further details and what is inside the box.

Regarded as the first Soviet-designed tank, the T-18 was based on the French Renault FT. It featured an improved suspension, featuring an extra return roller and an independent vertical suspension with rubber tired bogies. It saw action in 1929 as an experimental company was deployed to defend the Far Eastern Railway near the Manchurian border. Poor maneuverability and speed, outdated gun and aiming sights, rendered the T-18 obsolete by 1931. More than 900 units are estimated to have been built during its 1928-31 production run.

Hobby Boss’ Soviet T-18 Light Tank MOD 1930 (83874) contains more than 250 parts in plastic and photo-etched materials. It features a multi-slide molded lower hull and individual track links. Dimensionally it stands at 113mm (L) by 67.8mm (W) when built.

Background information on the vehicle sourced from Tank-Encyclopedia and Wikipedia

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JSSVIII

This is actually the third incarnation that Hobby Boss has released, the first was the T-18 MOD 1927. I believe this new version was also called the MS-1, the differences being the turret and the tracks (I think) Great news!

APR 08, 2017 - 07:01 AM

tatbaqui

My bad John, I should have looked beyond the SU-18! Here's what I've dug up with respect to the changes for the 1930 model: http://www.army-guide.com/eng/museum_product471.html It was proposed to re-arm the tank with a new 37-mm high-velocity gun, but the armament stayed the same. Despite this, the turret was redesigned with an addition of a rear square niche where a radio intended to be installed (in fact, some tanks didn't receive radio). This improved tank was named "MS-1 (T-18) Model 1930." http://www.patriotfiles.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109761 Until new designs could arrived, it was decided to try and improve the T-18, for instance by redesigning the track plates and idler wheels, increasing the engine power. Also the turret was given a rear rear boxlike bustle. This was called the "T-18 Model 1930", but it was just a small improvement. (Speed was still too slow.) Production was not halted until 1931, when the new T-26 was ready to take its place Cheers, Tat

APR 08, 2017 - 07:13 AM

JSSVIII

No problem, thank YOU for bringing out the news of this release! It probably won't happen, but I would love to see some workable metal links for these vehicles. (and for the T-24 and the announced T-12 also)

APR 08, 2017 - 07:33 AM

preusse

You can get friul tracks for the t-24. Tracks are the same astr

APR 08, 2017 - 04:13 PM

JSSVIII

Thanks for the heads up Wolfgang! I did not find any mention of the t-24 tracks on the Fruilmodel website, but a search produced a hit for Sector 35 metal tracks. They are pre-assembled, and very expensive (around 50-60 dollars) I did find some that are un-assembled from an online shop for $26: Hobby.dn.ua but they show them as not in stock, and available 21-90 days after order. I wouldn't mind the waiting, but has anyone had dealings with this company, I have never heard of them before?

APR 08, 2017 - 05:28 PM

TimTam27

Have only used hobby.dn.ua once but there was no problem at all. The things I bought were in stock so can't comment on the availability part but the postage was reasonably priced and the items arrived in Australia in a timely manner. Communication was good too.

APR 08, 2017 - 06:21 PM

JSSVIII

Great to hear, they take Paypal, so I feel pretty comfortable giving them a try.

APR 08, 2017 - 06:32 PM

digger303

i used them all the time...no probs

APR 09, 2017 - 04:43 AM

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