Renault Ft, 1/16 scale.

[Tim A.]

What is going on here?

 

[Tim A.]

The 37mm gun is in. The turret hatch doors needed some details, like the latch lock. I've seen a couple of different styles used. I did the one for the cast Girod turret. The leather strap handles will be added after the paint is on. The cupola hatch is done and textured. The turret, being cast, will get a heavier texture once the top is on permanently. I'm leaving it off right now because I have a surprise coming. James has

printed some shells for me!!

 

[Steve Ski]

Catching up on the detail here, woof! Ruck On, Bby!

 

[Rhino]

Your "signature" is showing, Sir.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Tim A.]

Turning my attention to the hull mounted toolbox...with molded on brackets!...haha. This was a job for my trusty jewelers saw, which made quick work of it...
I'll make a toolbox.

 

[moon puppy]

Nice sawing!

 

[Tim A.]

Nice sawing!

That saw is, 40+ year old. I've had it since my silversmithing days in the 80's. Funny how such a simple tool can be so effective!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I have several Jewelers saws, but I found one a while back (I think at Rio Grande jewelry supply) that works so much better than the others. This one has through holes that are tapped and is designed so that the knobs can be switched from one side to the other. I found that being right handed and having the knobs on the right side keeps them out of the way. Much better than the cheap frames, but it wasn't all that much more expensive and was well worth it.

 

[Tim A.]

I have several Jewelers saws, but I found one a while back (I think at Rio Grande jewelry supply) that works so much better than the others. This one has through holes that are tapped and is designed so that the knobs can be switched from one side to the other. I found that being right handed and having the knobs on the right side keeps them out of the way. Much better than the cheap frames, but it wasn't all that much more expensive and was well worth it.

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I'm a lefty. I haven't had an issue with the blade lock screws. Unlike other tools that are naturally designed for the right handers ...skill saws, chopsaws etc...

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I'm a lefty. I haven't had an issue with the blade lock screws. Unlike other tools that are naturally designed for the right handers ...skill saws, chopsaws etc...View attachment 171922

Yes I have several saws like the one you have shown, just not as deep. The thumb screws on them were always in the way, thus I hated using them.

 

[Tim A.]

James (jknaus) surprised me with some 37mm shells and some spent casings he printed. THANK YOU JAMES !!!
He also printed the racks for the hull, but I am to far into the build and can't get the kit racks

out now. However, I'll be loading up the turret rack with them
As James suggested I scattered some of the painted up casings on the floor of the turret compartment. I think they look great.

 

[moon puppy]

Nice one James! Sent in to good hands for sure. Looks great Tim.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

It is really looking good Tim! Good job on the shells James!

 

[errains]

Isn’t it nice to have friends willing to lend a helping hand! This little build just keeps getting better and better.

 

[Tim A.]

It sure is!

 

[Tim A.]

Isn’t it nice to have friends willing to lend a helping hand! This little build just keeps getting better and better.

It sure is!

 

[Tim A.]

With the shells added to the turret rack, I glued the turret top on. The Girod style turret was cast in two pieces, with the top piece being welded to bottom

. Since the turrets were cast a felt the need to add some texture to it.

 

[Greg Kimsey]

So so good! You have the patience of a saint and steady hand of a surgeon. Super impressive.

 

[Tim A.]

So so good! You have the patience of a saint and steady hand of a surgeon. Super impressive.

Thanks Greg. This kit is going to fight me to the bitter's end, but I can be stubborn as hell too, though!