catdude01 Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Hi all! This month I started a new challenge, my very first kit in 1/16 scale and on top of that from World War One, the Takom 1/16 FT-17 Renault! At first I was reluctant to choose this kit, since I have no experience on that scale and I have read about WWI in the past, but never work a kit from that era, so I'm on uncharted waters in many ways. I order the kit with a book reference which I receive from Spruebrothers in just 4 days! (consider that I’m out of the States in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico). Started right away to look at the parts and get familiarized and also look at the information and pictures of the reference book. So I started now calling this a Char, not a panzer, not a tank, that’s the word for tank in French. Also found that this tank was call during WWI just as FT! The FT-17 name was later after the war due to the amount of variants and other French’s projects related. This Char was considered the first tank ! and was used in many conflicts and many countries, so I found a lot of references for the colors. I started right away with the engine, at first the pictures were difficult to find, and even I confuse the American version with the french one. The engine its just called 4 HP Renault engine, the american one is the BUDA HU engine. The building its very straight forward, some cleaning is needed, but is minimal, the fitting is perfect. I added the cabling, the sparks plugs and some metal tubbing to represent it as much real as possible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Holy cow! The only word that springs to mind to describe your fine workmanship is: REALISTIC! The painting and wear you've applied to that interior looks like it's been had people in it banging into things and spilling grease and solvents everywhere. Looking forward to your future posts! GIL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 This is indeed looking great! You've made it look like you've restored a full sized one. Stunning work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdude01 Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Thank you guys! I'm trying to make justice to this fella, and looking forward to finish it soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Incredible..... GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOberholtzer Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Catdude, that is one gorgeous tank! Those wooden wheels look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdude01 Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Catdude, that is one gorgeous tank! Those wooden wheels look amazing. than you ! Experimenting is the key! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregWise Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Holy Moly! That is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 Looks just like you took it out and rubbed it in the gutter....NICE! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonL Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Wow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeOberholtzer Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing it with us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Finely crafted and finely presented! Thanks for including us on the ride, and congrats! GIL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Wow! That's eye-catching! Magnificent work man! This really turned out most outstanding. A "Best Of" winner for sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdude01 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Thank you very much guys! Glad you like it! I learned a lot with this kit, and even with the work on the base, its really eye-catching! Well, a few days off and back to the workbench with a new kit! till then guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Pedro - Fantastic Job on this build! We all have our lists of favorites in Cars, Plane's and Military, the FT-17 Tank is high on my list. Here are a few photo's of a real FT at The WW-1 Memorial and Museum located in Kansas City. Looking at the photo's you really got it right, especially the wheels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdude01 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 WOW, just wow, what incredible pictures! and look at the wooden wheels! still intact after all this years, almost 100 yrs! This is a fantastic example, thanks for sharing it, I hope some group adopt this fella for restoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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