Almost there This plaque has proven to be the most challenging of the plaques we have had to figure out to date. Even though we…
This week saw the suspension components fitted with the exception of the front idler wheel assembly – including the axles and wishbone track adjuster/wheel stay.…
Our work on the Renault TSF continues and the focus of the research team is on the interior of this very rare turret. We have…
Ongoing study of the various Renault FTs in wartime images and survivors in collections provided us with a possible answer to the question whether Renault…
Taking Shape The suspension beams are being assembled for the Renault FT. The springs wheels and suspension hangers are being installed inside the suspension beams.…
Deciphering the black and white photographs The analysis by our paint conservation partners on the Tank Museum early prototype Renault FT parts and a number…
In this late stage of the project we have been forced to scrabble around to find all the brackets we had collected over time –…
Painting and colour selection from our exact NCS paint references from analysis of most items is under way. The Renault FT and Renault TSF bogey…
The mist begins to clear The previous article covered the discovery of the potential backing plate fitting differences between the 3 Serie and 4 Serie…
Our paint conservation partners have now established all the external colours needed on the Renault FT and TSF. Our paint conservation partners have now established…
WW1 Project Nearing Completion We completed the assembly of the Renault FT turret. This now awaits painting which should start next week. The foot pedals…
Focus has fallen on the roll on the right of the driver stowed within two brackets fixed beneath the hinges of the right hand driver’s…
The installation of the foot pedals and steering levers is being done together with the completion of the wall and floor painting finish of the…
This week saw the Renault TSF turret/blockhaus fitted to the hull and the start of the Renault FT turret reassembly. The foot pedals and controls…
Reproducing accurate copies of these two very rare plaques requires careful planning. Reproducing accurate copies of these two very rare plaques requires careful planning. The…
The fairly innocuous looking attachment at the rear of the Renault FT engine bay has proven to be quite troublesome for us to reproduce. The…
Building Up We have almost completed the assembly of the Renault TSF turret. A lot of work has also been done on the Renault FT…
How to reproduce FT / TSF conical head bolts Take a few boxes of 14mm bolts, a fly press, part of a WW2 Jagdpanther and…
Keys are an area long taken for granted. The einheitsschaltkasten or universal ignition box were fitted as standard to majority of the mid to late…
The main event this week was installing the engine in the Renault TSF. This is now in place ready for final adjustment and bolting in.…
The Paint Finish? A fortunate by product of the investigation into the grey required for the brake drums was the analysis conducted on the paint…