Renault FT17

[simon_manning]

A lovely model gunter, regards simon manning.

[Robert E Morey]

Super cool project! Looks excellent. Looks like the worm drive went the way of the dinosaur (ie extinct). Very nice, the track shoes are really cool.

[Günter Gäbelein]

Hi Robert,

the worm drive produced to much axial force on the Truck Puller motor and I decided to replace it.

In the engine compartment is stil place for an engine replica, which is already under construction.

[Günter Gäbelein]

Hi all,

I have nearly finished construction and integration of the engine.

[Robert E Morey]

Beautiful little engine. 3D printing is a wonderful tool for this sort of detail. Still trying to wrap my head around all those real rivets! Even a small tank like this has a lot of rivets. Super cool project - can't wait to see it running!
Best regards,
Bob

[Günter Gäbelein]

Hi,

my FT17 project is coming to an end. I have started painting of inside details. Next will be animation of figures. See some new pictures below:

Engine compartment


Driver compartment




Gun




Further details






Here to captured videos showing the steering brakes and a driving test
Steering brakes and gear working
Driving test

[Robert Reid]

This is one of the most remarkable models I have ever seen!

Well done!

It's one of the tanks I'd love to build! But not sure I am up to scratch-building!

Cheers and Merry Christmas!

RPR

[Günter Gäbelein]

Hi,

the weather was fine the last days and therefore, I spent some time to work on the FT17.

























Happy Easter

[Dave Dibb (Armorpax)]

Fantastic work, I live in hope someone will do an affordable kit in 1/6th someday. Static or RC, don't mind which

Best regards

Dave

[Robert Reid]

I am with Dave! That FT17 is an amazing tank.

Your scratch build is remarkable! If Armortek were to make one, I'd be on it in a second. But I think the Chinese ones are going to kill that market, even for an affordable version.

Cheers and thanks for the great build log!

RPR

[Robert E Morey]

Gunter,
Just beautiful model all around. Came out perfect as one would expect. The 3D printed texture on the turret looks good for the rough steel look. Excellent!
Bob

[Graham Hough]

This is a brilliant model, congratulations. The FT17 is my number one for Armortek to offer some time soon too. You are a highly skilled engineer to build this from base materials.

[simon_manning]

Stunning! Great skill, well done Gunter, regards simon manning.

[Günter Gäbelein]

Hi FT-17 fans,

I started to build my next FT17. I have designed the riveted turret which is nearly finished. Furthermore, I have made some modifications for easier assembly and to use a 2 motor gear. The second will be a U.S. FT 17.

The riveted turret, the gun will be the same. The turret temporarily placed at the first one.




I plan to integrate a motor to turn the turret


Hundreds of rivets assembled


The gear


to be continued

[yves mouton]

Hello Gunter,

Unfortunately i can not see your Pictures?
Best regards Yves