Renault FT

[kintosh]

After a few weeks lurking and admiring the skills shown on this forum I think its about time to stick my toe in the water. I need a 1:19 scale Renault FT to go with my ww1 garden railway stuff. The 1:16 scale one offered by Takom was to big unfortunately . So it has to be a scratch build, plenty of info on the interweb. Did plenty of sketches etc. and decided it was possible but still unsure that I can pull it off. Started cutting plasticard for the hull all flat panels with lots of angles. So here is the first instalment and it will be a long job. Here hoping it looks OK.
Bob

 

[Polux]

wow! Nice and excellent start!!


I have the Takom 1/16 (unfinished), but if you need some photo or similar, just let me know

 

[papa 695]

Think I'll watch this one Bob if you don't mind. Great start.

 

[kintosh]

Thanks for the kind offer Polux I will keep it in mind . Thanks for the kind words Ian and Polux


Bob

 

[monica]

will be watching this one,has my interest to see,how it will turnout, 9_9

 

[kintosh]

Thanks Monica me too. More at home with things that run on a track than these that run by tracks ¬¬


Bob

 

[grumpa]

An ambitious project indeed! I'll be watching

 

[kintosh]

Hello All
Small update got the hull finished and started on the ditching skid on the back. Decided to start at the back and work forward.


Bob

 

[tr1ckey66]

Really nice work Bob. Great scratch build skills.


I've got a project similar to this myself in that I'm scratch building a Panther A in 1/16


This will be a really interesting thread.


Cheers


P

 

[kintosh]

Thanks Paul yes building in HIPS (plasticard) has it's own set of rules . Spent last night trying to make two shackles bending the rod to stay where you want it to was a challenge.


Bob

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Even at this early stage you are showing some great scratchbuilding skills.


I'm definately along the for the ride .

 

[Gwyn]

This is looking very crisp, I will keep an eye on progress. Well done so far.

 

[kintosh]

Thanks Ralph and Gwyn for the encouragement.

 

[Leighbo]

I will watch this with a lot of interest, a brave project but also a fantastic start. Hats off to you for giving this one a go

 

[kintosh]

Update so far finished the ditching skid / plate ( not sure if that’s what it’s called) . Also added some rivet detail to the rear.
Bob

 

[kintosh]

Last update for a while got to get the bucket and spade out for a week. Not quite happy with the skid on the back yet I think it should be at more of an angle. Start on the turret next and the side tool attachments.
Bob

 

[yak face]

I must have missed this one Bob , fantastic work so far!  It looks very Jules Verne , as did alot of the ww1 tanks , they were more akin to battleships with all the heavy rivetting! This is going to look mighty impressive when its done , cheers tony

 

[tr1ckey66]

Aweseome work fella. This is looking very impressive even at this earlish stage.


Great stuff


Paul


BTW. I hope my Panther A progresses as well, after I finish the G version!

 

[kintosh]

Thanks Tony & Paul much appreciated


Bob

 

[tommy1drop]

Cracking work Bob, really impressed with the build, I especially like the rivets, looking forward to the next update.