Tom Hering, thats good to know about the sharpie, something that did not know.  Good thing is that it has withstood so far for at least a year and will make sure to keep it out of any direct sunlight.  Will use paint for this in the future.  Thanks for the info.

Panzerwaffe, thanks for the information. I've found that Sharpie ink fades and disappears fast when exposed to sunlight.

TERRY - Always appreciate the comments, thanks.  Will see you over in the Blitz GB.

CB1 - Yes, the front idler was moved back about 3/64"  to get the proper fit of the Friul's.  Very easy to do, there are no alignment marks for the parts on this kit.

CBENNETT - Would like to see you build one!  Agree that there is not enough WWI on here.  Glad you liked and thanks for the comments.

TOM - The camo was airbrushed and the demarcation lines were done last with a sharpie.  The subtle effect was from applying a few filters and then finished off with dull coat.

Beautiful. I like the way you kept the weathering subtle - dust, rust, stains. Did you airbrush or hand brush the camo? The demarcation lines look like dark gray rather than black. Another subtle effect.

Love it..I always wanted to take a shot at a WWI era tank just never had the kit nor the time when younger...maybe I will take one on now after seeing yours...mine wont look anywhere near as nice but its something ive wanted to do for a long time and your build has inspired me!

great stuff!

how did the fruli tracks fit? did you have to adjust the idler wheel any to make it fit right?

that just looks too cool! I want to do one myself!

Rob that is simply beautiful work.

Terry.

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Thanks TREAD, I really value the comments coming from you.

CARL - Thats probably why we have missed each other in the past.  I used to just come straight to the Armor section until lately now being over in the GB's.  Nice to get out and into the other sections.  It has been a pleasure to meet other people such as yourself.

CLIFF - Sounds like you have the same fascination of the FT as I.  I too find it very interesting that this was THE DESIGN for all tanks to come.  All the old WWI tanks are pretty cool in there own way.

Thanks for the comments guys.

Rob: Thanks for bringing this back up to the top and the new photos. I was impressed by what you posted over on Tigerman's Blitz Build but she looks even better now that I can see here from all angles.

I too want to do a Great War tank now, it would look cool to set one beside a modern tank like an Abrams or Challenger II since this was the tank design that started everything (as opposed to the British heavy tanks that were first but had a completely different design).

Rob , i missed this one buddy . I usually just look at the G.B.'s i'm involved in .Its a beaut of a tank build . Like Andy said it looks better n the real thing .

Kudos, Rob : )

An excellent piece of work !    really enjoy your builds

tread

PSSTOFF, JET MODELER - Thanks guys, appreciate the comments.

Excellent job. Looks like you pulled it off the battlefield.

Nice! Looks awesome, I want to do a WWI tank now.

Thank you all for your comments

WBILL - Feels good to get her done.  Have never let one sit to the side before and hope that does not happen again.  This was my first attempt with Fruils so that was one reason for letting her sit so long.

TONY - What can I say, thanks again my friend!  Some of those stars belong to you

TOJO72 - The dusting was nothing more than a light spray of Tamiya Buff and dry brushing.  Glad you like her.

OGREJOHN -

ANDY - Agree the tracks really made the difference.  Better than the real one, is that possible?  Looks like that photo is a American 6-ton tank.

ERNEST - The kit had some small problems but nothing to difficult to fix.  The only real dreadful part were the kits tracks.  They were useless.  You should try one, believe there will be another one in my future.

MARC - I now pronounce you man and tank

Rob, that looks absolutely fantastic!  The camo job is super as is the weathering! I keep reading that the RPM kit is a dog, but you made it look like a superstar of a kit!!  I was avoiding getting one of them, but it looks like it just needs a little TLC to correct most of its deficiencies!  Of course, painting and weathering is a different story, and your results are an inspiration! 

WOW!  What a beauty!  I have to build one someday and I hope it comes out as good as yours.  Fruil tracks really made it look good too.  I have to say that your work is better than the REAL thing I saw few weeks ago...

Thanks for sharing!

That looks great Rob!

Looks good,I really like your dust effects,great work.

Splendid Rob Just Splendid

Makes me happy to have been a part of this.

Tony lee

Nice to see this one get its finishing touches Rob! I remember when you first posted about it and definitely did it justice.

Talk about digging up something old.  This was my first post on the forums.  The French tanks in Tiger mans Blitz GB has motivated me to finally finish this.  Thanks Tony, aka Pvt Mutt, for the tracks and thanks for helping me into the forum   Most of this build was out of the box.  The few additions were:  added rivets to the turret, Fruil tracks, chain and bucket on skid, and clasp on the tools.  Had also drilled out both the guns and the vision slits.  Hope all enjoy.

This site is what was needed.  Quite a selection of kits and some great pictures.  Thanks.

http://www.landships.freeservers.com/

A site dedicated to WW1 armor modeling.

Thanks for the comments.  I was at first a little concerned building him being that I know very little of this subject.  I will put him back up when he gets his shoes on.  I have been wanting to build other WWI Tanks, most of the kits out there, that i know of, are the Emhar kits.  Does anyone have experience with these kits?  Are there other makes out there?

Don't worry Bill, another Texan just met  a Tennessee Registered Redneck.

Tony Lee

Nice work on the little FT! I never truly appreciated just how tiny this vehicle was unitl I saw one in running condition on one of the R. Lee Ermey shows on the History channel. You've definitely done it justice, now it just needs the shoes to complete it!