Part:s Photo-Etched parts for RPM:s FT-17

WW1 AFV:s in smalle scale, well how esoteric can you get? But still, a sign that even this field of modelling has reached some sort of maturity, is the apperance of photo-etched sets, to detail and supplement existing kits, in this case RPM:s fine FT-17. There are two types of sets: one for the round, cast, so called Berliet turret, another for the square, riveted turreted version. In most details these sets are the same, regardless of turret. Click below on the thumbnail, to see a scan of what you get, and also the different plans:

           

What can be said of these sets? They are well done and accurate, although I believe that the tools - like all PE fret tools - will look far too flat, and are better replaced. I for one is a little sceptical regarding PE frets: they DO deliver some great detail, that few of us would ever do using plastic or tin foil - just look at that chain in this set! My problem, however, is that I enjoy the detiling work a bit too much, and I think that these frets rob me of some of my building pleasure! This is up to the individual modeller, but if you wamt to build a super-detailed FT-17 to win a competetion, then you simply must get one of these sets!