Renault Pattern Demolition Vehicle

The Renault Pattern Cyclops

Miniature: Miniature kit has been 3d-printed in resin. Color of resin may vary. Parts are supplied unpainted. Each kit contains the following: 1x Hull piece 1x Left track 1x Right track 4x payload variations (big bomb, artillery shells, grenades, napalm tanks) Design notes: I tried to keep the overall length, width, and height the same as similar miniatures. I envisioned the engine and up front, with transmission in the back, under the cargo bed. Tracks wider for a more realistic look. The appearance was largely inspired by the French Renault FT tank. The antenna on top is intended as a direction finding type, perhaps used when the vehicle is functioning in autonomous mode, following a beacon. I tried to follow the "cyclops" theme by adding one large "eye" in front. There are some touches of a large pack animal as well, like the "nose-ring" up front. First drafts also had larger exhausts on each side that looked like horns. Assembly: Tracks are separate parts for more detailed printing. It is recommend to attach after painting. The largest bomb does not fit perfectly in the cargo area - this was intentional to create the idea of it being overloaded with a cartoonishly large bomb.

Lore: The Renault Pattern Light Logistic Hauler (aka: Renault Pattern Cyclops, or Shovel Schlepper) is a crew-less tractor used for various duties. It is capable of functioning in remote control or limited autonomous mode. In times of great need or boredom soldiers have been known to load the cargo bed full of explosives to create a suicide bomb.

This is an original design by Tiny Panzer Studio.