Renault FT-17
Comments
30 18 April 2022, 20:11
Bruce HuxtableThanks for your 'likes', everyone. This is a really nice kit, and all is fitting with no issues so far. Lots of wheels and running gear next. I'll have to plan the pre-painting first..
24 April 2022, 18:01
Bruce HuxtableBuilding up the hill and turret, so I can think about priming with a rattle can.
30 April 2022, 12:55
Bruce HuxtableCan't put off starting the running gear, so that will be next, Ben. Lots of careful work to come....
30 April 2022, 19:34
Bruce HuxtableRunning gear done, so back to the hull and turret for next small items to be fitted before the start of painting. A few brackets and PE straps will be kept off til the very end, so that the pioneer tools, etc can be kept out of the way.
3 May 2022, 11:11
Bruce HuxtableThanks, Dietmar. I took the first set slowly, but the second set was much quicker. It all goes together really well. No parts lost to the carpet monster!
3 May 2022, 14:24
Bruce HuxtableLots of painting today, but still some small parts assembly to be done.
7 May 2022, 14:39
Bruce HuxtableMany thanks for your 'likes', everyone. Let's see what gets done later today 🙂
8 May 2022, 06:54
Bruce HuxtableThanks, Robert. I'm really enjoying working with acrylic paints: fast drying, no fumes, and can be applied as a wash too. Definitely recommend the kit. Lots of details, very few mould seam lines to remove, and everything fits perfect!
8 May 2022, 14:19
Bruce HuxtableI think you are right, Dietmar. So, do I use weathering powders, or a pale coloured wash? The finish you see is Matt Acrylic ..
14 May 2022, 15:38
Ben MReally cool result. Maybe dullcote? I flatten flat acrylics with it sometimes.
14 May 2022, 23:33
Bruce HuxtableMany thanks for your generous comments, Bobby and Guy. Every build is a learning experience, so we'll see what tempts me next.
15 May 2022, 11:06
