Another Ft build.

[harv]

Like I've said all along, this is a GIANT learning curve for me. Both terrifying and exciting at the same time.ill try the best I can Rob. And thanks....harv

[harv]

Not to far off from paint ! Still some work to do first......harv 

 

[GazzaS]

Coming together nicely Harv!

[DocRob]

Awesome Harv, you have to love 1/16 scale, specially for a tiny tank like the FT. You can go wild with the detail.

Cheers Rob

[Bomber_County]

Looking good there Harv, never contemplated 1/16 because of the size, but this FT is stunning and relatively small.........looking forward to the paint....

[Jeff]

[harv]

I really like these WWI tanks ! Wish there was a 1/16  Male Mk IV........harv

[TJTX]

The true sign of the world coming to an end.......

 

Harvey is gonna finish a model!

[Bomber_County]

20 minutes ago, harv said:

I really like these WWI tanks ! Wish there was a 1/16  Male Mk IV........harv

Takom do the Male IV in 35th, so wouldn’t be stretch to tool up for 16th..........

[harv]

True dat Tony lol. Yes, I think it's very doable. Just wish they do it !.......harv

[BlrwestSiR]

Sometimes the larger scales do make sense. 

The Takom Mk IV us supposed to be quite nice and I believe Tamiya make one as well.

Carl

[harv]

I have seen a few built. Very nice model. But I want to keep the 1/16 scale for WWI tanks. There is a nice early war Japanese tank I've seen that looks nice too......harv

[Bomber_County]

1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said:

 Takom Mk IV us supposed to be quite nice and I believe Tamiya make one as well

The Tamiya is bit gimmicky suppose to motor driven tracks, the Takom is good but replace the tracks with resin or metal because the Takom ones need 3 or 4 mouldings to perfectly aligned. I gave up after 15 minutes............

[harv]

And the top is on....harv

 

 

[1to1scale]

Harv, now that this thing is fully assembled, what do you think? Are there any problem areas? I ask because I am considering buying one.

[harv]

Overall, I liked the kit. There are a few fit probs but test test test and you'll be good. The engine and radiator sub assembly  needs care attention  both fixing to the bottom and again the side walls. Get one. I really am enjoying it. And it's almost done in 3 months which is a global record for me. Be aware  the magneto In the kit is bogus and you need a wire harness tube. Easy peasy. Just look at my try at it. Hope this helps......harv

[1to1scale]

10 minutes ago, harv said:

Overall, I liked the kit. There are a few fit probs but test test test and you'll be good. The engine and radiator sub assembly  needs care attention  both fixing to the bottom and again the side walls. Get one. I really am enjoying it. And it's almost done in 3 months which is a global record for me. Be aware  the magneto In the kit is bogus and you need a wire harness tube. Easy peasy. Just look at my try at it. Hope this helps......harv

Thanks, I have a detail walk around book on this tank. Another question, I didn’t notice any shells in the racks, no ammo in the kit?

[harv]

Bummer, no. Dont know why they didnt think of that. Because you can open all the doors.....harv

[harv]

Getting door interiors painted, oooh how

exciting....harv

 

 

[harv]

Tiny update. They work !......harv

 

[harv]

Trying to temporarily attach doors and hatches to start painting.....harv

 

[harv]

Front.......harv

 

[harv]

Nothing glued just fooling around.......harv

 

[Martinnfb]

Nice! I somehow missed out, looks really "tractorish"  I like it 

[BlrwestSiR]

Looking good there Harv. 

Those turret doors looks like something that the crew jumps out of and yells "Surprise!!!"