Renault FT17- teapot tank

[43rdRecceReg]

I don't suppose any members here are into making paper models of tanks, but here's a well constructed little webpage dedicated to that WW1 oddity, and resembling a teapot: the Renault FT17. Whilst the paper-modeller is clearly the intended target, the page is still quite interesting pour tout et sundry modellers, and the tank-though french- quite quirky et charmant.... http://www.fiddlersgreen.net/models/veh ... -FT17.html

[Rad_Schuhart]

Its a very nice tank. Im planning to buy one and RC it.

[HERMAN BIX]

I saw one at the Armistice Clearing in Compiegne....................outside

[Rocketman]

Interesting. Im currently trying to find an rc system small enough to wedge in to the Takom 1/16 model.

[Rad_Schuhart]

Interesting. Im currently trying to find an rc system small enough to wedge in to the Takom 1/16 model.

Tamiya twin gearboxes (the ones on the photo) and a rx18. Or you could try with the 1:35 rc tank tamiya system Did you do that tank? Can you give me any tip?

[Raminator]

While it's not as iconic as the Mark V or as imposing as the A7V, the FT17 is such a cutie. My favourite WW1 tank for sure.

No way you'd get an IBU or Elmod in there, but would a Clark board fit? You could always mount it diagonally if need be, and squeeze a little LiPo underneath it.

[Rocketman]

Hiya. The RX18 wont fit in it! That is mine by the way. I had to carve the drive wheel to accept a meccano bush collar, glue that in then screwed it to the output shaft of the twin gearbox. The only thing i can think of is teh control board from a 1/30 hen long sherman but you dont see them very much anymore. Its now well down the priority list of jobs beghind the Abrams and few others though ....

K

[Rad_Schuhart]

There is a video of a guy in youtube that fits a rx18 inside the tank...

[Rocketman]

Yeah, but yours truly stuck the lid down on his first !

[Rad_Schuhart]

Hiya. The RX18 wont fit in it! That is mine by the way. I had to carve the drive wheel to accept a meccano bush collar, glue that in then screwed it to the output shaft of the twin gearbox. The only thing i can think of is teh control board from a 1/30 hen long sherman but you dont see them very much anymore. Its now well down the priority list of jobs beghind the Abrams and few others though ....

K

There is even a guy that was able to keep the detailed interior, and you can find even a wire inside. I will give you the link when I arrive home.

Edit: Take a look to this.

http://www.rc-panzerketten-forum.com/wb ... 54a&page=1