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Bujinkan wrote: ↑Thu Oct 09, 2025 1:57 pm Thank you for response , I found the pins
You need only 8 mm lenght or you need longer pins in construction?

Just have a look at the assembly guide. From my head, you need 3x17mm, 3x21mm plain pins for wheels and buggies, and 2x22mm pins with notched head for tracks.

Also what electronics you use on your build?
I found the servos on aliexpress
I intend to buy a heng long 7.1 board and remote

I'm not sure how servos would work with TK7.1 channels CH3 & CH4 (main power). You might need to use the HK gearbox with it (probably could fit with some model modifications).
Also, TK7.1 got pretty limited tank sounds, and you can't update it.

I'm using OpenPanzer RC, ordered it from PCPway to manufacture OpenPanzer_RC_Tank_Control_Board

Update on the progress on the FT17 over the last few weeks: Some work has been done on the tank drivetrains, including painting the sprockets and idler wheels in verde osucre, and assembling the bogie units.
I don't think the colour is correct, even if it's called verde osucre.

Tracks fully post-processed, assembled, and painted. You wouldn't say that it is 3D printed

Drivetrains have been partially assembled before painting. After painting and weathering are done, it is time for full assembly.
I corrected the colour a bit too.

And as the last images for today (it is 11 pm here), some close-up details.

Those tracks look so metally mate

Luboš did a great job modelling FT17, but there are some minor inaccuracies or simplifications for FDM 3D printing.
I did some modes for resing printing, some parts have been slightly corrected, some I just missed. If anyone is interested, I probably can share it.

Stormbringer wrote: ↑Sun Oct 12, 2025 11:23 am Those tracks look so metally mate

Thanks, it was a bit of work for this week .

This is a fantastic build!
I love the way you're post processing your 3d prints, parts look so clean!
The Renault FT always has been a fav of mine, yours is going to be stellar.

Art: that compliment from MonsieurTox is noteworthy: he's a master modeler. Wow! And Alan is right: how did you accomplish the metallic look of the tracks? Double WOW!