Renault FT and TSF – Mission Accomplished!
Our project this week involved the completion of the camouflage scheme for the Renault TSF. The internal lay out of the radio, batteries and equipment…
June 28, 2018
Our project this week involved the completion of the camouflage scheme for the Renault TSF. The internal lay out of the radio, batteries and equipment…
A race to complete the external finish of the Renault TSF. The tracks were fettled and fitted to the tank in one day. The camouflage…
The rush to complete the painting of the exterior in the tan/khaki was completed before the end of the week in readiness for the exterior…
This week saw a jump in progress towards a completed Renault TSF. The newly made battery boxes have been taken by our sign writer to…
This week saw an enormous effort involving the fitting of the various suspension components into the suspension beams for the Renault TSF. Once completed the…
After unloading the Renault FT and all related parts we have recommenced work on the Renault TSF. This is focussed on the suspension where the…
The interior of the Renault FT is now complete. The leather straps have yet to be cut and fitted to the exterior and interior to…
We have had good progress this week with focus falling almost exclusively on the Renault FT. The Turret has been fitted. The turret locking mechanism…
This week saw decent progress on the Renault FT. The idler wheels have now been finished for both the Renault FT and TSF. The exterior…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 main event in the Workshop this week was installing one of the engine’s into the FT. A slow and delicate procedure as you can…
This week we have been manufacturing rivets for the clutch cone on the Renault FT. We had to produce these ourselves as the size needed…
Work has continued on the second set of reduction boxes for the Renault FT. We have started to identify the newly cast components for the…
The workshop has been a hive of activity this week. Reduction boxes have been fitted to the Renault TSF with a trial fitting of one…
Our Renault FT and TSF project plan is being tightened up to reflect the last few months of the project. This week saw the completion…