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FT-17, FINISHED
Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Sunday, August 29, 2010 8:36 PM

Just finished a RPM 1/35 FT-17, almost.  Need to find some tracks for it.  The ones that came with it I did not like at all and besides one of them was broke.  I could probably repair but rather a good set of individual link tracks.  Any idea's?    I am also tryiny to figure out how to post pictures, how do I? 

Thanks

Rob

Rob

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  • From: Cat Central, NC
Posted by Bronto on Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:15 PM

RPM makes a set of individual link tracks for this kit.  Kit # 35900, msrp is a reasonable $15.95.

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Sunday, August 29, 2010 10:20 PM

thanks for the kit# now i can finish

Rob

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Monday, August 30, 2010 8:27 PM

 I have been exercising my computer skills trying to upload pictures.  Here they are, I think.  Commennts are very welcome.  Have to overlook the tracks until they arrive.  I was not very prepared for this build.

Rob

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  • From: Carmel, IN
Posted by deafpanzer on Monday, August 30, 2010 9:21 PM

Without the tracks, it looks AWESOME! Yes  We don't see enough of WW1 tanks here in the forums.  I admire your WW2 collection in the picture backgrounds.

Andy

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Posted by wbill76 on Monday, August 30, 2010 10:34 PM

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! Wink

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, August 30, 2010 10:46 PM

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

Tony LeeSmile

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Monday, August 30, 2010 10:47 PM

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?

Rob

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Posted by Rob Gronovius on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:42 AM

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

A site dedicated to WW1 armor modeling.

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:33 PM

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

Rob

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Saturday, October 15, 2011 12:38 AM

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 Beer  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.

Rob

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Posted by wbill76 on Sunday, October 16, 2011 10:19 AM

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

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Sunday, October 16, 2011 10:33 AM

Splendid Rob Just SplendidStarStarStarStarStar

Makes me happy to have been a part of this.Toast

Tony lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by Tojo72 on Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:12 AM

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

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Posted by ogrejohn on Sunday, October 16, 2011 11:26 AM

That looks great Rob!

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Posted by deafpanzer on Sunday, October 16, 2011 12:50 PM

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! Beer

Andy

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Posted by bufflehead on Sunday, October 16, 2011 1:02 PM

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!  YesYes

Ernest

Last Armor Build - 1/35 Dragon M-26A1, 1/35 Emhar Mk.IV Female

     

Last Aircraft Builds - Hobby Boss 1/72 F4F Wildcat & FW-190A8

     

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Posted by wing_nut on Sunday, October 16, 2011 7:16 PM
I love it here in this thread too and still want to marry it.

Marc  

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Sunday, October 16, 2011 7:45 PM

Thank you all for your comments Beer

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 Wink

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

OGREJOHN - BeerBeer

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 ConfusedYes

Rob

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Posted by psstoff995's lbro on Monday, October 17, 2011 1:33 AM

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

-Will young modeler Test fit master
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Posted by jetmodeler on Monday, October 17, 2011 6:07 AM

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

 

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Monday, October 17, 2011 2:21 PM

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

Rob

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Posted by treadwell on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 8:03 PM

Kudos, Rob : )

An excellent piece of work !    really enjoy your builds

treadCool

   

 

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Posted by Shellback on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:31 PM

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 .Yes

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1:36 PM

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).

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 4:41 PM

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

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Posted by Shellback on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:06 PM

[Y.....................]Beer

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Posted by terry35 on Sunday, October 23, 2011 2:56 PM

Rob that is simply beautiful work.

Terry.

cb1
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Posted by cb1 on Sunday, October 23, 2011 4:37 PM

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!

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Posted by CBennett on Sunday, October 23, 2011 6:29 PM

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!

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