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Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 1:40 pm
by Manu-Military
Hello,
As you may have read here viewtopic.php?f=42&t=26932, and though they are in 1/16 scale, I only make static kits.
As I specialize in the US armor from 1917 to 1945, I decided to build from scratch the M1918 special tractor.
So here's the "beast".
Please note that I'm still awaiting for the track links to be moulded in resin from a 3D design.
Thanks for your interest and reading my 1st post.
Manu

P.S. you can see more views by visiting my site at http://manu-military.e-monsite.com/

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Re: Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 4:08 pm
by Pak36
Great rendition of an utterly awful vehicle :)

Sometimes, though, making models of 'bad' tanks is so much better, as they are uncomon and unlikely ever to be made in mass market kits. Looks excellent

Re: Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2019 6:32 pm
by c.rainford73
Great job attempting such a rarity. I've always been fond of the unusual pieces. Especially the really early tanks. :thumbup:

Re: Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 6:18 am
by Manu-Military
Thank you for your comments.

Re: Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:35 am
by Ford 3 ton <3'er
:wave: Hi, omg!! Did you finish the build yet? Did you test it? Is there video? So flipping cool!!! I registered just to ask about this project of yours! So cool! Do you know any commercialy made ones I could buy? Thanks! Great Stuff!!!

Re: Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:01 am
by Soeren
This indeed looking fabulous. Did you proceed with this model?

Re: Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:27 am
by Manu-Military
Hello,

Thanks a lot for your nice comments.
To date, I still need to complete the tracks which work won''t happen before, let's say a period of two weeks.
But by the end of April it have to be completed anyway since I have an exhibition close to Caen.
It won't be painted yet though.

As far its eventual motorization, I'm going to disapoint you since I make static models only.
Please read this post to have the "complete story" : viewtopic.php?f=42&t=26932

See you
Manu

Re: Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 7:42 pm
by Ford 3 ton <3'er
How much has it costed for you to build so far? How much do you think it will be when finished? Thanks!

Re: Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:52 pm
by Xiaoshan_Sailor
Very nice work! I just looked over your website & fell in love with your Renault FT-17.

Do you offer kits?

Re: Ford 3 ton tank - Full scratch 1/16 scale

Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 4:38 pm
by Manu-Military
Hello,

A tank always look nicier when it has its tracks fitted.
Here it is ready for paint
More photos of the beast can be seen here http://manu-military.e-monsite.com/page ... -tank.html
Thanks for looking,
See you
Manu

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