ScootyPuffJunior Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 (edited) Renault FT in 1/35 scale by Meng-Model. The only changes to the kit are the use of metal chain and tool straps made with Tamiya tape to replace the photo etch ones provided in the kit. Finished in Vallejo Model Air (ugh...) and Tamiya acrylics; AK Interactive and Ammo of Mig enamels; and Ammo of Mig and Secret Weapon Miniatures pigments. As a whole, I think this kit turned out pretty good and I would place it as one of my better kits, which is funny because I started this kit almost a year ago and put it aside after I painted the camouflage because I was really unhappy with how it turned out. That being said, the strengths are the washes, oil paint rendering, the chipping, and the metal chain on the unditching tail. The weakness are the pigment effects and the camo paint. I'm not satisfied with the dirt effects (mainly on the tracks themselves) even though I think it's a step up from my previous efforts. I decided against using the kit-supplied base, as cool as it is, for a couple of reasons. It's a little too dramatic for my tastes and it's going to take more work than I'm willing to do to make it good. I'll probably swing by the craft store and grab a small wood plaque or picture frame and use it to build a little base to have the tank look like it's trundling down a dirt road on the Western Front. Comments and criticism is welcomed as always! Edited March 5, 2018 by ScootyPuffJunior Formating 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Aye up Scooty. Real nice job. Lovely paint finish Regards. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Superb little tank! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Great looking FT-17. Well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 That's a peach! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Excelent midget, very well finished Cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Very nice indeed. If mine turns out even half as well I'll be pleased. Next on my build list with a Schneider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 I really like this one! The paint finish and effects are superb. A very neat little FT. Might have a go at one of these myself some day soon. A second M41 and an M32 to finish yet! Cheers Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Great build and paint scheme on the F1,it must be small in this scale,I have a 1/16 on the bench to build and I thought it was small,Love the nice clear pics on your model,can only wish mine will turn out as good,Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Lovely job, well worth coming back to. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScootyPuffJunior Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 Thanks everyone, I'm glad you have all enjoyed it! I'm taking it to my IPMS chapter's show next month and I'm excited to see how it does there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Excellent build and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sairou Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Lovely build, the colours are especially tasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 He's back, and another great model. I very much like this camo rather than the silly clown-like camo I've seen on some of these little buggers. Looks a lot more natural to these old eyes. Great job on the chipping and weathering, looks used but not beat to crap. Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Great work well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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