Schneider CA1 scratchbuild - completing my WWI Tank collection

[Marklo]

I don't normally cross over to this side of the house much, but I do like the occasional Armour build and I've been planning to do this one for ages.

 

My 1/72 (76) operational WWI tank collection so far. But it's missing one, namely the Schneider CA1 the first operational tank in WWI. (arguably  I should have some of the other MKs of Heavy tanks too but they may come later, along with a possible K-wagon (they almost finished two prototypes)) but the lack of a Schneider is really a gaping hole in the set. And yes I know there are resin Schneiders out there, but I enjoy scratch building plus they are hard to get hold of and ferociously expensive.

 

 

Starting with a wooden core and skinning it with plastic sheet panels. I've the underside and the lower and front panels attached. The pieces are more glued to the core than each other.

 

 

Edited January 13, 2020 by Marklo

[PF Naughton]

Hi, 

That looks like it's coming along nicely.

Pat

[Bandsaw Steve]

Good subject. Interesting construction method. Watching with interest.

[Marklo]

That's a;most all the paneling done, filler and sanding next then on to the fiddly bit, the running gear and tracks.

[Marklo]

Suspension and tracks done, just need to detail the drive wheels.

 

Lots of paneling and fabrication.

 

And a coat of paint, starting to look the part.

[Bandsaw Steve]

Good work Marklo, a challenging shape to scratchbuild but this is coming along nicely.

[Marklo]

Added the nose beam and the rear shovel things, painted the camo, just needs the searchlight and the lights and it’s finished. 

[Bandsaw Steve]

Even better with a disruptive pattern on it!👍

[Marklo]

Rust and grime, as this is a training unit I reckon the tank would have been relatively clean.

[Bandsaw Steve]

What’s that sneaking up behind in ambush camouflage? 
 

Looks like Mr Schneider’s tank Might come to a sticky end very soon.

[Marklo]

Some mud and the searchlight, just needs a lense and an exhaust.

10 hours ago, Bandsaw Steve said:

 

What’s that sneaking up behind in ambush camouflage? 

 

We’re observant, this

 

 

 

Edited June 4, 2020 by Marklo

[Marklo]

Added the searchlight and the exhaust. Finished, have to take a few good photos for the RFI thread. Of course now I’m thinking I must replicate my set of WWI tanks in 1/35  they’d look even better.

[Bandsaw Steve]

Good outcome. I wish more modern tanks would get such outrageous camouflage schemes.

[Marklo]

46 minutes ago, Bandsaw Steve said:

 

Good outcome. I wish more modern tanks would get such outrageous camouflage schemes

 

Too true. I have a T55a in the works and all five kit schemes are olive green  I’m veering towards either a Czech machine or an Ethiopian in order to get a slightly more camo pattern.

[Marklo]