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Hi all,
please don't laugh at me too hard, but i'm in desperate need of some advice / tips'ntricks..
In the past i picked up my first 1:72 tank model, a Tiger tank. The build went fine, untill i came to the point where i had to assemble the tracks. This is where i failed.. misserably.. to the point where i gave up on that model alltogether. what a mess... :(
Now i started a new tank, a 1:72 Jagdpanzer. and i'm getting to the point where i have to assemble those deaded tracks again...
So my question is how do you guys tackle those tracks? can someone please give me some advice / howto's on how to build these properly? i would hate to mess up another model!
Thanks in advance!
Sander.
Hi Sander
First welcome to the forum. Second what type of track is it your working with? Is it the rubber band like ones (one long piece that has to be stuck together) , individual links (there will be lots of little pieces for each side) or link and lenght (some long bits and some link bits)
With that sure someone will be able to help
Pmitch
"If anybody ever tells you anything about an aeroplane which is so bloody complicated you can't understand it, take it from me: it's all balls." R J Mitchell
Thanks for the welcome!
about the tracks, sorry should have mentioned it in the op.
Actually, in the box i found both the the rubber bands as well as the individual ones. (is it usual they come with both?) But i have read that with the rubber bands one cannot get a realistic result for the tracks.
So i would like to build the individual links. (like with the tiger which i messed up.) Building these tracks properly is also part of my revenge on my first tank!
sponderi have read that with the rubber bands one cannot get a realistic result for the tracks.
it depends on the type of the suspension. for example, track links of panther tanks or kingtiger were quite stretched, so 'band-tracks' are OK for realistic look.
what is the manyfacturer of the ki you are working on? it important due to type of the material that track links are moulden in. For example DML's DS-styrene track are easy to glue with typical styrene glue, but some track links from another manufactures are hard to conect with any adhesive, including CA or epoxy..
~kamil
It's an Italeri kit. The tracks are molded in a different color (silver) plastic as the rest of the model. Also the plastic from the tracks seems softer or more bendable. Does this make any difference in the kind of glue or cement i should use?
Contemplate the tips given you in this thread. Take a break. Think about how to execute your final assembly steps and come back to the project when you're ready. Its amazing how things work out when you're not under the self-imposed stress to complete a project.
Always remember, this is supposed to be fun. You're building the models for your satisfaction and amusement. Any critics can go urinate up a flagpole.
"I'd "I'd rather be historically accurate than politically correct."
"Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc!"
"Any critics can go urinate up a flagpole" LOL! never heard that one! thanks for the advice though! i'm glad i have no deadline whatsoever, so i will put aside this model untill i know how to build these tracks.
sponder "Any critics can go urinate up a flagpole" LOL! never heard that one! thanks for the advice though! i'm glad i have no deadline whatsoever, so i will put aside this model untill i know how to build these tracks.
I cleaned that up so that the Nanny-bot wouldn't censor my comment.
I suspect when you least expect it, you'll have a flash of insight and finish those tracks. I've got a set of tracks for a Panther A that I gave up on several weeks ago, but I'm going to tackle them again. You might want to check the latest Fine Scale Modeler. There's a Readers' Tip regarding assembly of tracks and check the website "How-To" videos for a method to deal with model tracks.
I believe one of the recent builds on the forum had a comment and picture of a jig made of scrap balsa wood and 2 sided tape to hold and align all the parts for assembly.
It might have been Doogs half track build.
Not exactly a tip, so much, but you may find it easier to work with a 1:35 kit, then take those skills back to the smaller 1:72...
On the Bench: 1/32 Trumpeter P-47 | 1/32 Hasegawa Bf 109G | 1/144 Eduard MiG-21MF x2
On Deck: 1/350 HMS Dreadnought
Blog/Completed Builds: doogsmodels.com
, Do a search: for either "doog" or "wbil76" they have both given methods for indy tracks.
You could also search for "how to assemble indy tracks" might show something.
Finally, wait a few more hours and some one will tell you exatly how to assemble them; they always do!
That's the value of this forum...cheers....Kenny
Track Tutorial
Here's my indy-link track tutorial. It'll work for any scale, so I hope it helps you!
Very well done article Karl .
the track tutorial helped me .
Ron
WOW! thanks for the warm welcome and all the suggestion guys! very helpfull
Hi guys!
just to update:
Last weekend after watching some youtube video's i picked up the courage to start the tracks.
I used the method by taping the glued links so you can wrap them around the wheels. I got 1 track 75% done. Not as neat as i was hoping for, but not bad for a first try. at least this little tanky is getting tracks!
With the experience of the first track i think i can do a better job with the second one!
Thanks for the tips and support!
once i get a little further with this model i will see if i can score a camera somewhere so i can show you where i'm at.
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thanks for the advice though! i'm glad i have no deadline whatsoever, so i will put aside this model untill i know how to build these tracks.