harv Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 I really did enjoy this build. Really different build for me. Learned a lot. Never tried target's before. Weathering was a BIG learning curve for me. Learned to like Testers glue. I'm a fan. So many helped on this and I am very thankful for that. On to the pics. I'm happy with it and world record build time for me....harv 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Very nice one Harv ! And congrats on finishing it so fast ! If I may, the tracks look a bit too clean when you went to town on weathering the hull and wheel-train. Hubert 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Very cool looking FT-17 Harv, love the camo and the weathering. Got new tracks recently, did it ? As your first tank, you chose the first real tank and I have to say, that I really like the steam punk look of these ancient vehicles. I have to pull my Meng FT out of the shelf and take a look at the tiny thing. Cheers Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Congrats Harv, stunning build and great to see it finished. I do find “targets” as you refer to them as a reset mechanism between aircraft........Well done..... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Thanks guys. Means a lot. Yes, tracks are clean. I'll weather them at my leisure. On to the Fw190......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I don't know Harvey , I don't see finished model, 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 I like it Harv! I finally got my FT, I also got myself one of these stencils. I plan to do the same scheme you did. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Wow, didnt know they had masks !. You'll enjoy it....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 She looks awesome, Harv! You've really taken the weathering to a great place. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Thanks Gazz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Great job Harv. It's nice to mix it up every so often. Carl 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 looking great Harv 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted June 30, 2020 Administrators Share Posted June 30, 2020 Looking great Harv! New tracks and all. The thing is stellar my friend! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Thanks my friend. I'll finish the tracks later. I'm hot on the 190 now.... harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Well done. I'm working on one of these big Renaults at the moment. I'm waiting on some decals (fcmodeltrend) To come to decide on how to finish it. I probably do a simple paint scheme at first, and then try a camouflage Scheme on my second Renault ft (mg version). I'm not sure how to finish the tracks. I heard somewhere that The tanks left the factory with the tracks painted gray, but I'm not sure of this. I was intrigued by hearing that silly putty can be used for masking. I watched a couple of videos on this technique and I may give it a try. Like to hear any thoughts about this from those who have tried it. Regards; Paul 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks Paul. We need to see pics of yours. I painted the tracks 80/20,dark iron and red. It was recommended by one of the great members here. The tracks aren't weathered yet. I'll get around to it later.......harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 45 minutes ago, harv said: Thanks Paul. We need to see pics of yours. I painted the tracks 80/20,dark iron and red. It was recommended by one of the great members here. The tracks aren't weathered yet. I'll get around to it later.......harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks Harv, not much to see on mine except a lot of tan plastic, but I'll post some pics when I finish. I was thinking a similar process regarding the tracks. Tamiya dark iron on the bottom and metallic gray on The track surface followed by a light rust over coat on both surfaces. Then dry brushing with silver the high points on the outside surface. I used to get a good effect using graphite powder to high light but it's be such a long time since I've tried this. Anyway, I found this such a fun build so far that it may be an entry to a return To the modeling hobby. The only problem I had with the kit was warpage to the hull sides. Hot water and judicious bending was rewarded with very good fit. Did you have similar problems? My second ft build will Benifit from this experience. Anyway, my next build will be a huge Trumpeter T 34/76-'43. I've already been Offered a turned aluminum barrel by another forum member whose generosity surprised me. Thanks Mike! Great hearing from you. Regards; Paul 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 The biggest prob I had was fitting the engine assemble to the bottom and then fitting the sides. I had to break it loose twice to get every it realigned. But it worked out ok.......harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 7/2/2020 at 4:04 AM, belugawhaleman said: silly putty can be used for masking. I watched a couple of videos on this technique and I may give it a try. Like to hear any thoughts about this from those who have tried it. Paul, this is the AK Camouflage Elastic Putty, just form the pattern and spray....... remove the putty, roll the putty in your hands for a couple of minutes and re-use for the next camouflage....... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 On 7/3/2020 at 5:28 AM, Bomber_County said: Paul, this is the AK Camouflage Elastic Putty, just form the pattern and spray....... remove the putty, roll the putty in your hands for a couple of minutes and re-use for the next camouflage....... Looks like a useful product. I'll check it out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 5 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Looks like a useful product. I'll check it out. I used that stuff sometimes and its good to work with, but beware of thick rolls of Elastic Putty, because it tends to flow and alter it's shape within some minutes. Cheers Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 21 hours ago, DocRob said: I used that stuff sometimes and its good to work with, but beware of thick rolls of Elastic Putty, because it tends to flow and alter it's shape within some minutes. Cheers Rob Thanks for the tip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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