Old Matchbox kit 1/76

Hi Hedgehog,

there don't appear to be any aftermarket Pz.II tracks in 1/76 or 1/72, so the first and cheapest solution would seem to be to try to superglue your tracks directly to the kit's running gear. Failing this, your only option would seem to be to buy another Wespe - the kit is currently available under the Revell Germany label for not much money (£4.99 here in the UK), and the Revell release wold be significantly newer than your Matchbox kit, so, with luck, the tracks will be in better condition.

Generally, in 1/72 and 1/76, superglueing the tracks to the running gear is a good idea anyway.

Cheers,

Chris.

Are the wheels and all of that one piece, or do they come off seperatly?  When I have the rubber band tracks for larger kits I always leave one either the front sprocket or back wheel unglued so that I can more easily attach the tread.  But yes, super glueing the treads on would be your best bet, and put the damaged area (if any shows) behind a skirt or somewhere its hiden.

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Hi Hedgehog,

generally, soaking plastic items in solvents for any length of time is a bad idea, and causes them to melt. You can sometime restore hard plastic parts to their correct shape by immersing them in very hot water, straightening them out, and then cooling them down rapidly in cold water.

Cheers,

Chris.