mostrich Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 My fellow modelers, my on-again, off-again relationship with this project has now finally found an end. Like in every build so far there were some first-timers for me: First model kit in 72nd scale. First armor kit since returning to the hobby. First time dealing with all that glorious mud, grime and dirt poducts. Felt like a kid in a puddle, lol. The kit itself is nearly perfect. Awesome details, great fit and six varied schemes to choose from. The real challenge, at least for me, were all those incredible tiny parts. Keep in mind that Renault built a tank with 5 m (16.4 ft) of length and 2.14 m (7 ft) of height. Beside the priming the whole build took place under the magnifier. There is an interesting fact about the history of this tank: Renault started production in 1917, late in WW1. Thus most of them never saw action on the field. This one was, like many of its kind, transferred to the French colonies to ensure dominance of the occupying force. Later, after the armed truce of Compiègne (06/22/1940), in which the Germans allowed France to keep its colonial forces armed, this vehicle became part of the Armee de l'Armistice. The writing on the turret states "Le Champagne". For the presentation I cut and sanded a piece of ebony. What a great material! I finish with the obligatory scale picture. Looking forward to your comments and suggestions. Torben 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 That is a really outstanding model - especially in 1/72. Superb model building and weathering! Very well done. My only suggestion would be to keep doing more AFV modelling - you obviously have the talent! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Such incredible detail and weathering in 1/72! And on such a small tank! Very good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Amazing! That is one well-used tank. I love the scale comparison to the lighter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnid Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Great model of a bic retro lighter whose kit is it? Only kidding great tank lol😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sairou Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I've always fancied this kit... Meng's 1/35 FT almost quenched my appetite for this little tank, but i would definitely like to do a second try on that model, as my skills were far less advanced at that time. The dream of course is for the 1/16th FT... Oh, and fantastic work, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Wonderful little beast, Sir. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Great stuff, even more so considering the scale Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Superb! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 If you not wrote a scale I would think it is 1/35. Excellent job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostrich Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Thank you all for your flattering comments, Gentleman! Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Great - tiny model, looks as big scale!, and it`s sooooo little,,,charming , cheers mostrich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 wow, and in the gentleman's scale too. Or have you got a large noveity lighter, next to a 1/16 scale kit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Fantastic for that small scale,50 years ago I could see that scale alas I struggle with 1/35,very envious(OH for young eyes or the most powerful magnifier)really enjoyed all the pics thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromwell Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Thought that was a 1/35 before I saw the lighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 awesome midget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killingholme Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Too often we say 'wow this looks like a larger scale model', but GENUINELY, I would have believed this was 1/35 if you had not said! Keep going, I'd love to see more of your small scale armour models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Where is it, as I can't even see it past the BIC? Seriously, fantastic job on a model about one inch long. Those decals must be a real joy to work with. My optivisor doesn't focus that small. Keep them coming, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridge Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 i can't believe this is just 1/72, be honest, you just have an overscaled lighter at home that you use for taking these pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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