Renault FT-17

Box art 

Contents  

Diorama base parts 

Diorams in progress  

Ace of base 

 

Extra woodworking details added to side of ba 

 

Powder filler added as a coting to give some extra depth to diorama base 

 

 

Spring loaded suspension  

 

Inside details and outer frame, although not used to its fullest details of the tank are really learning in the moulding  

Suspension set to frame  

 

Top turret mount  

 

 

Main components built 

Tank tack frame in progress  

Completed track frames 

 

Daddy tank starting to take shape 

 

Rear support added 

Mock up with track frame 

Base coat for base 

Deep earth brown added to base 

Green base coat 

 

 

Camouflage pattern added 

 

Black brake lines added to camouflage. This design was taken from the side of the box art andis more striking I believe 

 

Varnished then oil black, brown and then chalk washed. Will leave to dry and rub back a bit 

Second mock up