Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 10, 2014 Author Posted September 10, 2014 I think you should give it a shot, if you fail, no one has to know here's the decals for it, I decided to not do the emblem, but these decals are for the LE TIGRE, fall 1917 Lego Renaut FT-17 decals by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr original tank I'm hoping that the color will match the bricks, I used the CMYK numbers of the lego color, I am unable to print them right now but eventually I will. Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 12, 2014 Author Posted September 12, 2014 I applied the decals to the model I also shortened the tail portion 1 stud. Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Quote
LEGO Train 12 Volts Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Fantastic step by step project! Amazing end result ...great work! Quote
rollermonkey Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Not yet... I think he's going to do that tail structure yet. Does look good, though. Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 There! I think it came out great! You don't say how did you like it What is the function of that "tail" that is still missing (regarding to the original pictures)? Some anti-rolling safety device or what? Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 12, 2014 Author Posted September 12, 2014 There! I think it came out great! You don't say how did you like it What is the function of that "tail" that is still missing (regarding to the original pictures)? Some anti-rolling safety device or what? yeah that and the engine is missing, it's to prevent the tank from flipping over when going over a trench. Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 15, 2014 Author Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) Finally Le Tigre has a Tail, I think it turned out pretty well. It has some slight problems with weight, it can hold in the upwards position but it can fall (it is required to be hinged because on the real vehicle this is where to access the port for the crank starter) Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr the port for crank starting is visable now here are some flaws that I would like to fix before the model is complete (it's about 95% done right now) Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr The angles are incorrect and the drivers viewport should be at least 3 studs wide Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr The gap between the hatches. Edited September 15, 2014 by Tommy Styrvoky Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 I did some work on the engine block, it still needs the header/manifold assembly to go on top of it, that and the tools are all that really remains to build for this model. Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 engine block by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr I might tweak the hoses/linkages on this side of the engine Lego Renault FT-17 engine block by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Quote
rollermonkey Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Did you figure out why the turret looks drunk in that picture above? Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) Did you figure out why the turret looks drunk in that picture above? ? do you mean the gap on the back?I might do some revisions to the turret roof and viewport. Edited September 16, 2014 by Tommy Styrvoky Quote
captainmib Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 I really like your work here. Nice detailed engine and back. On one picture it looks like the turret leans to the left. I think that is what Rollermonkey meant. Quote
talex Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 As mentioned before, it looks impressive! Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) I added the header/manifold assembly to the engine and I added tools to the exterior of the vehicle, all that is left is to fix the flaws I mentioned earlier or ones that I have yet to notice. Lego Renault FT-17 1/15 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 1/15 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 1/15 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 1/15 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr the engine removed Lego Renault FT-17 engine by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 engine by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr I really like your work here. Nice detailed engine and back. On one picture it looks like the turret leans to the left. I think that is what Rollermonkey meant. the whole picture was taken at a angle, so the turret isn't at a angle. Edited September 16, 2014 by Tommy Styrvoky Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 17, 2014 Author Posted September 17, 2014 I disassembled the model into sub assemblies for taking reference photos for making instructions and I found out that this model could be displayed as a cross-section version, it basically has all of the model except one of the side walls and tracks. Lego Renault FT-17 Cross-section by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr here are some of the different assemblies Lego Renault FT-17 midsection by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 tracks/suspension/wall section by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 Roof/upper armor section by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr here are all of the components laid out. Lego Renault FT-17 components by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Quote
rollermonkey Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 As cool as that cross section is, I think that you can build this via sub-assemblies is a huge plus. I also love the Imperial Star Destroyer hiding out as the cockpit floor/seat. Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 17, 2014 Author Posted September 17, 2014 As cool as that cross section is, I think that you can build this via sub-assemblies is a huge plus. I also love the Imperial Star Destroyer hiding out as the cockpit floor/seat. Quite a bit of the large pannels are from the 6211-1 imperial star destroyer Quote
rollermonkey Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 I'm not sure you translated my comment the way I intended... The sub-assembly of the cockpit floor and seat looks like a mini-ISD is sitting in the middle of the rest of the tank sub-assemblies. Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 17, 2014 Author Posted September 17, 2014 I'm not sure you translated my comment the way I intended... The sub-assembly of the cockpit floor and seat looks like a mini-ISD is sitting in the middle of the rest of the tank sub-assemblies. I thought about that because of its similar shape, but those white plates are from the ISD. Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 18, 2014 Author Posted September 18, 2014 I fixed the frontal portion of the turret by sloping it back. Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 19, 2014 Author Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) A small update, I built the other side of the Turret, I will try to have mostly complete instructions after this weekend. Lego Renault Ft-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault Ft-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Edited September 19, 2014 by Tommy Styrvoky Quote
Tommy Styrvoky Posted September 20, 2014 Author Posted September 20, 2014 I have finished the model, these are the photos that I will be using for the main photo, what one do you guys like the most? I might be adding a photo edited muzzle flash. Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr Lego Renault FT-17 by Tommy Styrvoky, on Flickr more photos will be coming on monday Quote
Rishab N Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 Nice to see it finished. Will definitely be voting for it Quote
MajklSpajkl Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 Congratulations, I love it!!! You should go with the third photo. Best regards Quote
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