Takom 1/16 FT-17 Renault

Modeling Subjects Armor
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I just received the last piece I needed for this work, the resin wheels simulating wood. Thanks Todd Michalak and Inside the Armour for a fantastic piece!

Starting the painting with a white primer, pieces are loose, just put it in position for the picture.

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Following my previous work on a Sherman howitzer, I wanted to start the kit in Black & White too. This help me a lot to know were I’m going with the painting and weathering of the kit.

Here is the First Step of the Black & White process, started in white, then black for deep shadows, they will soften on the next steps, more to come.

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I’m really enjoying this wip. Very nice work! gk

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I ordered the resin to cast the wheels, but while waiting I wanted to experiment a bit painting the wood grain and see the results.

Started imitating the lines using a fine brush and Tamiya Linoneum deck brown xf-79,

Then I sealed using satin varnish so I can start with the first wash using black very diluted.

Here I experiment using filters of yellow and brown applied by brush, then another thinned black wash, and painted the metal parts.

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For the base color I was looking for a inital color use in japanese war machines, Steven Zaloga have some articles about the theme, and also found some more inf here (http://matadormodels.co.uk/tank_museum/xcamo_ww2japan.htm)

So after a research I decided to go with a very light Olive Drab. So I use the Color Modulation set from AMMO for the task.

Here the results using the Basic Highlight Olive Drab.

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Here some practice of the Kanji before applying it. Some retouches to the wheels, installed as well but not glued, only for fitting purposes. Also painted with a tamiya flat earth xf-52 the tracks to initiate a more weathered look.

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Starting the initial dust using a mix of Tamiya Buff, Deck Tan and Flat earth. Still a long way to go.

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Detailing of the layers of dust, dry and wet mud in process using the whole line of Dust & Mud from Ammo.

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here is the progress on the tracks too, still in half-stage of weathering process, more details to come.

Also the side with the Kanji

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Wow, that’s some sharp work! [Y]

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MARVELOUS!

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Beautiful work.

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thank you guys for all the great comments! I really appreciate it! I just finished the main weathering of the tracks & wheels, so I attached it to the hull. Some oils and wet mud also added, but I’m with mixed feelings, probably I make some minor changes to the actual mud effect. More to come!

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Now 2 pictures of the full kit, still in progress, but almost done. Need some micro-detailing here and there and the base.

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That’s just plain out cool. I love how those wooden front wheels came out.

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Wow! The front wheels were wood?!? I didn’t know that.

Awesome work!

Gene Beaird,
Pearland, Texas

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only at first were from wood, later you can find different type of metal version of the wheels.

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Well the kit is finally done, only the wooden base is pending. I present you my version of the Japanese FT-17 Trainer tank during the 1929-1940 period more or less, using the Takom 1/16 FT-17 Renault. Hope you have enjoy the ride like I did.

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Your weathering is top-notch. Just an all-around excellent build.

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Just stunning, love what you’ve done here. And love that you can take the top off to show all the extra work you did on the engine and interior.