Renault Ft, 1/16 scale.

[Tim A.]

My MGB had an oil flinger and they were common on early BSA motorcycles.
This a great build, Hi Tim, anyone can buy the accessories but scratch build is what makes the model yours. Great effort on that strap

Thanks paddy. I can't sculpt figures. Been searching for a WWI era civilian in 1/16 scale. So far no luck.

 

[Greg Kimsey]

This is fabulous Tim! You are perty dang good at this

 

[Tim A.]

This is fabulous Tim! You are perty dang good at this

It was my 5th attempt...haha. The pics show what I'm trying to model. This set held tools that are in a canvas, or leather? Roll. It's silly to fuss over it but it is right there in your face with the hatch open.

 

[moon puppy]

I'd say you nailed it! Just WOW Man!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

That strap with buckle looks really good.

 

[paddy]

Thanks paddy. I can't sculpt figures. Been searching for a WWI era civilian in 1/16 scale. So far no luck.

what does this figure need to be doing ?

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Tim A.]

what does this figure need to be doing ?

Pardon our interruption...

Never thought of searching in railroad stuff. Thanks paddy!
The scene in my minds eye for this Renualt FT is broke down and abandoned, with a curious civilian checking it out.

 

[sharkman]

Wow, that strap is impressive!

 

[Rhino]

Are you quite sure that isn't the backrest strap that keeps the driver from falling over backwards when the blistering acceleration of this vehicle manifests itself in combat?

 

[paddy]

Pardon our interruption...

Cant get over how expensive figures are !!

 

[Tim A.]

Pardon our interruption...

Cant get over how expensive figures are !!

I know. Some of the Alpine figures are close to a hundred bucks.

 

[Tim A.]

Are you quite sure that isn't the backrest strap that keeps the driver from falling over backwards when the blistering acceleration of this vehicle manifests itself in combat?

The backrest is in the photoetch provided. Good thing too, cause at a top speed of around 5 mph whiplash is a danger when you dump the clutch!

 

[Tim A.]

Working on the interior. Scratchbuilt the various tool brackets and

lever for the throttle set etc.
I also added some texture to the hull plating. At this scale I felt it needed some.
BTW, the gear shift and track control levers may look crooked, but that's the way they're supposed to be. I guess it was so tight in there they had to be that way.

 

[moon puppy]

Mighty fine scratchin' Tim

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I know you are going by some photos or instructions, and I get why the handles are offset, but looking at the foot peddles, it seems like the offset should be to the other side. Asking myself the FFF (Form Fit and Function) there are two peddles that are centered. It seems the offset should be to allow reaching the peddle that is to the far side. If you were to draw a straight line to the small peddle on the far left the handle offset would mean that you would have to bend your leg weird. Just my 2 cents figuring out the "why".

 

[errains]

This little tanker is coming out great!! Excellent Work!

 

[Tim A.]

I know you are going by some photos or instructions, and I get why the handles are offset, but looking at the foot peddles, it seems like the offset should be to the other side. Asking myself the FFF (Form Fit and Function) there are two peddles that are centered. It seems the offset should be to allow reaching the peddle that is to the far side. If you were to draw a straight line to the small peddle on the far left the handle offset would mean that you would have to bend your leg weird. Just my 2 cents figuring out the "why".

Hmmm...you could be right. I'll swap em around.

 

[Tim A.]

I know you are going by some photos or instructions, and I get why the handles are offset, but looking at the foot peddles, it seems like the offset should be to the other side. Asking myself the FFF (Form Fit and Function) there are two peddles that are centered. It seems the offset should be to allow reaching the peddle that is to the far side. If you were to draw a straight line to the small peddle on the far left the handle offset would mean that you would have to bend your leg weird. Just my 2 cents figuring out the "why".

Ok, had to double check. The levers are in right. It is a crazy looking setup, with the right lever appearing to be right inline with the pedal.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Sorry for the silly question, but better a silly question than otherwise. Appreciate the reference photos. Photos trump everything else.

What you are building is really looking good! Leave it to 1918 French to come up with such a weird little tank.

 

[Tim A.]

Sorry for the silly question, but better a silly question than otherwise. Appreciate the reference photos. Photos trump everything else.

What you are building is really looking good! Leave it to 1918 French to come up with such a weird little tank.

There's a video clip of R Lee Ermy getting a crash course on driving one. These were crank start tanks. When he's ready to go he says to the guy, "Wind me up"