Manu-Military Posted March 3, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 3, 2009 Hi, This is my third post on this forum. Here is the last project I've started : the Christie T3 convertible medium tank as used in 1935 8 by the 67th armored regiment. It is full scratch built in 1/16 scale. Here are some photos of the model and you invited to see more in my site at http://manu-military.e-monsite.com Thanks for looking and your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted March 3, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2009 Hey Manu-Military welcome to the forum. Can't wait to see the finished product! What did you use for the bolt heads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted March 3, 2009 Hey Manu-Military welcome to the forum. Can't wait to see the finished product! What did you use for the bolt heads? Thanks for your (so) quick answer. I use scale-hardware products. They are cheap, excellent finish and Bob is a very friendly and helpful guy. The delivery costs to France is peanuts and very quick. I just can't but recommend his site http://www.scalehardware.com Cheers from Normandy! Manu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted April 4, 2009 Hi all! A little update on my scratch built Christie T3 medium tank. I'm still carrying on the work but slowly. Here are the latest news Thanks a lot for your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cooper Posted April 15, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 15, 2009 Very interesting to say the least. I have always marveled at the skill and the time, research... it takes to scratch build models. I look forward to seeing the finished product. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted April 15, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 15, 2009 WOW! that is some piece of work. I can't wait to see it finished, it looks great so far. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted August 25, 2009 Hi! Following a long interruption, I managed to work a bit on this challenging build. Nothing spectacular to see, just a few details here and there. Thanks for looking! Cheers from Normandy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolunteerArmoury Posted September 22, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2009 That is awesome!! I love the interwar armor. I am anxious to see a final product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Finn Posted September 23, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 23, 2009 Keep up the good work! I admire your creativity and patience and especially your outstanding skill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Posted December 7, 2009 Share #10 Posted December 7, 2009 you,ve got great skill i,m an amateur compared to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted February 26, 2010 Hi all! I'm digging up this old thread just to show you the last news. i hope to complete this model within the next month. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted February 26, 2010 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2010 Posting these photos of a Christy tank so those who do not know what one looks like can see what a great job you are doing. Keep it up!:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted February 26, 2010 Share #13 Posted February 26, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Meatcan Posted February 27, 2010 Share #15 Posted February 27, 2010 I've been waiting to see how you were progressing on this build. And you didn't disappoint! It's looking really excellent. Can't wait to see further progress photos. :thumbsup: Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ski Posted February 27, 2010 Share #16 Posted February 27, 2010 Very cool. Looking forward to seeing more photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer 3 Posted February 27, 2010 Share #17 Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Manu, Excellant work i love scratch built models this is looking like a great project i am looking forward to seeing the finished item. I built a launch ramp fo my V1 flying bomb, i would love to show it but im not sure if i can on this forum. Could anyone tell me if it can go on here, Keep up the good work. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siege1863 Posted February 28, 2010 Share #18 Posted February 28, 2010 Picked up an inexpensive photo album that belonged to a man in the 114th Field Artillery Regiment (Mississippi National Guard) of the 31st Infantry Division. In July 1934, the regiment was sent to Fort Knox for two weeks of field training. Among the photos the soldier snapped while there is this one showing a group of officers and men gathered around the Army's "latest" armored vehicles. In the foreground is the M1931 Christie tank, designated the T3. Only nine T3s were built by Christie. Five were acquired by the US Army, while two were sold to Poland and two to the Soviet Union. The two purchased by the Soviet Union served as the models for the famous T34! Three of the T3s retained by the US were assigned to the 1st US Cavalry at Fort Knox and the other two went to the 67nd Infantry (Tanks) Regiment. Shown here is one of the three belonging to the 1st Cavalry. On the side of the turret can be seen the crossed swords insignia and on the hull the "Blackhawk" insignia of the 1st Cavalry. Perhaps even rarer is the second vehicle. Although blocked by the T3 and the men, there are enough details to identify it (I think!) as the T4 Armored Car (1931). There were only two prototypes ordered and tested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted February 28, 2010 Just a few more shots for today: The back of the road wheels. The tube will go over another tube which simulate the suspension arms. The "rubber tire of the sprocket wheels" This is the drive chain over the drive disk that goes inside the sprocket wheel when the tank is being driven on the road wheels rather than on its tracks. This is made from the sprocket wheel of the B1 bis Tamiya 1/35 kit and the chain is of the smallest transmision chain I could find on the market. Though they perfectly match, the disks will be stored on the engine deck and the chains on the mud guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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