Another "Sweet 16"-Kit is done.I started Takoms FT-17 kit shortly after its release and had a quite long hiatus form modelling inbetween.But now it´s done,although not perfect (but when will it ever be...).
I added the Upgrade-Set from "Inside the Armour",containing resin idler wheels,cannon and stowage box.Painting was done with Tamiya Acrylics,weathering with oilpaints and pigments from MIG.

Starting with some pictures from the build itself:
The fit of the side body panels was horrible btw...



















And it all resulted in this:























I think it worked out quite well,although i missed out on some things like pin-washing.

So they include metal parts for the springs in the new release?

No,i made those from brass wire myself.The original part was so ugly,i couldn´t really bear to use it.

Excellent work, probably a bit late now but are you aware of these

https://www.shapeways.com/product/3UL5LHYS7/ets16d02-sa18-rounds-set-2-116-x?optionId=59174863

http://shop.afvmodeller.com/customer/product.php?productid=18393&cat=387&page=1

Also where did you get the etch box for the outside as I was / am doing an Afghan one and need the supports for it.

The etched box was in the detail set from Inside the Armour,but sadly they won´t produce anymore.
When i built the kit i was almost desperate to find shells for the ammo racks,but now,after all the painting,sealing,etc. i can´t even remove the turret anymore.The fit was tight on the turret ring from the beginning,but now it´s almost impossible to remove it.So i´ll have to pass on the shells...

Posted a link to some more shells too..

I was afraid you were going to say that about the box, I tried when he had just stopped doing them and the site says he has ceased trading, I was hoping you found a stockist with some left... ahh well

Looking very cool

Fantastic work!

This is the ONLY model on the market that tempts me to go beyond 1/35th scale. Very much like your choice of the wooden main wheels and your build up of the etched tool box!!!!