Bovington

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington

That would surprise me... Unless there is some documentation about the original colors.

The tracks were black already, and the left side of the running gear is the side who was on loan to a collector that wants to rebuild one (or two?) tanks that were missing the running gear.
The hope is that part of this work would cascade again on Bovington's tank, hopefully making it a runner.

Here is a picture with the left side missing:

Renault FT-17 prototype by Massimo Foti, on Flickr

ajmac · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Nov 14, 2011 Posts: 37

Was it the Weald Foundation that borrowed the left side?

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington

ajmac wrote:

Was it the Weald Foundation that borrowed the left side?

It's British, I don't remember the name, or maybe I never heard it... Sorry.
I remember P-O speculated a bit on the news, since there aren't that many FT hulls around. I am pretty sure more info is available on early pages of this thread.

Massimo

the_shadock · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:46 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington

The guy who borrowed the FT parts is a well knows British collector that owns a running Jagdpanther, but I'm not allowed to give any name.

P-O

Pzkpfw-e · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jul 21, 2010 Posts: 1202

Ooo, so many to chose from!
I'm speculating that it's going to be black, as they've painted the hull behind the tracks that colour.
I can't see the point of painting over the primer, assembling the running gear, then having to disassemble the running gear to paint behind it.

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:59 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington

Pzkpfw-e wrote:

Ooo, so many to chose from!

IWM owns a Jagdpanther that used to run not that long ago Laughing

Pzkpfw-e wrote:

I'm speculating that it's going to be black, as they've painted the hull behind the tracks that colour.
I can't see the point of painting over the primer, assembling the running gear, then having to disassemble the running gear to paint behind it.

Your observations makes sense, but I just can't believe it would be black. If it will, I bet the Museum will explain and document the choice.

Are we really sure the black isn't just another primer?

Massimo

Pzkpfw-e · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jul 21, 2010 Posts: 1202

I'm not sure!
There are other photos of it on his stream.

WW1 Renault FT17 Tank Prototype by shipscompass, on Flickr

the_shadock · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington

Remind me who said "paint it black" ??? Isn't it a British person?

Pzkpfw-e · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jul 21, 2010 Posts: 1202

Would that be Henry - "Any colour you like, aslong as it's black"- Ford?
Or
youtu.be/InRDF_0lfHk

JG300-Ascout · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 2:03 am Post subject: Re: Bovington

the_shadock wrote:

Remind me who said "paint it black" ??? Isn't it a British person?

One who seeks to "gather no moss"?

Please, please tell me that's anti-rust primer coat on there. I saw a couple of similarly painted vehicles at the museum in Bucharest. It looks just as hideous outdoors.

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:19 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington

Good news about the new building. Looks like soon people visiting the Museum should start carrying a tele-photo lens Smile

www.tankmuseum.org/ixb...rd=ART3768

Massimo

the_shadock · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington

I wish they have a similar building at Saumur, to house the rare tanks that are not stored inside.. like their Sherman DD for example.

P-O

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington

Bovington is going to be, once again, ahead of the rest with such a building. But don't forget they can do that because they have the budget.

Massimo

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Bovington

Looks like FT-17's paintjob is done:
www.flickr.com/photos/...057315170/

Massimo

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:25 am Post subject: Re: Bovington

First pictures of the new Vehicle Conservation Centre:
www.flickr.com/photos/...9856038863

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