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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/
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.
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
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
