Renault UE Chenillette

[RichB]

As Tiffy production wound down, this moved onto the line.

Not very big, about the size of a jeep & trailer, and goes together quickly. All the major components have a coat of paint. Only the link/length tracks, vehicle tools, cargo and figures are left to do.

I may be able to get the few decals required on later this evening and be ready for weathering tomorrow.

Cheers,
Rich

 

[SA Dave]

Renault UE Chenilette

I find this to be a beautifull little vehicle Great job so far

 

[moon puppy]

Renault UE Chenilette

Looks like the Italians designed that thing.

 

[SA Dave]

Renault UE Chenilette

Looks like the Italians designed that thing.

I dont know Bob its damn hard to push a trailer in 3rd reverse gear

 

[jknaus]

Ohhh cool. Watching with interest.
James

 

[Sherman 18]

Cool!

 

[RichB]

Started some weathering using Raw Umber, Raw Sienna and Naples Yellow oil paints.

Built up the kit supplied barrels, boxes and rolls. I'll likely make up some Apoxie rolls to replace the kit ones so they sit better in the cargo areas. Also cleaned up the figures. The two infantrymen had nasty mould seams that took awhile to clean from the uniform folds. I've ordered some replacement heads as the ones in the kit aren't very good. The hands aren't the best either, but I will live with them. Heads and hands still seem to be the Achilles' heel of many Tamiya figures.

Cheers,
Rich

 

[SA Dave]

 

[RichB]

Three successful head transplants tonight.

Cheers,
Rich

 

[moon puppy]

I was hoping you'd have Colin Maud giving it a good smash.