Beute Renault FT 17 Finished.

FT 17 creating the base

Decided to add the second figure to minimise the empty space around the tank.
Used some body parts from the spare box, and combined them into the shape of the rider.
Now i will shave the plastic, and start sculpting the kradmantel.
Motorbike is an Zundapp K800 from Swash design.
Hornet heads, and hands.

Ground was made using Woodland Scenics plaster, some soil, and white glue.

Plants,  trees, and grass added.

Sculpting the motorcyclist figure.

Belt, straps, sling, shoulder pads, and buttons still to add.

Started painting the figures by applying the acrylic base coat.

Some slings, and straps to add.

...straps and slings ready. Fixed onto the bike, and placed on the base.

Beute FT 17 ready

The tank is ready. Now i will build small vignette of one german painting the maltese crosses on.

FT 17 1/35 Meng

This will be beute panzer- polish FT 17 tank in 1939 tricolor scheme captured by the germans.

So far the drivers compartment is done.

Suspension springs were replaced by new springs made from thicker dia steel wire.

Running gear ready. Other spring- one from the top rollers got replaced too.

Finished building the kit.

Now the fun begins- painting.