RHPS Treads. UGH!

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

RHPS Treads. UGH!

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 5:35 PM

Has anyone else here built these things? They are nicely cast and go together very well. They are also handsome representations of Sherman treads. But ugh what work! Tongue [:P]

Of course, that's not RHPS's fault. It's the complex nature of Sherman ruber block treads that is the culprit here.

And worse yet, when I test fit them, they fall apart on the kit, which is disconcerting. I just had to test fit them, though, and I'm glad I did, as the recommended length of 79 links was too long by around two links for my kit, the Formations M4A1.

Anyone else out there built these? Any advice on making life easier as I do the other track? [:0]

I've learned my lesson! Kit treads are fine for Shermans from now on! Smile [:)]

but pride forces me to finish this task....

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 5:45 PM

I cheated and used vinyls on both my shermans, sorry I cant help you out.

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buff

Member since
December 2003
From: Montreal

Posted by buff on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:43 PM

Sorry, me neither. I've got Accurate Armour for my Firefly.

On the bench: 1/32 Spit IXc

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wipw

Member since
January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Thursday, July 29, 2004 12:12 PM

Larry, Robert has used those tracks before, I believe. Maybe he can give you some ideas. I really like the Friuls. I didn't have any real problems with them.

Good luck.

Bill ==========================================================

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wildwilliam

Member since
December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Thursday, July 29, 2004 12:18 PM

Bill,
i have not heard anything from Robert in weeks!
and even after all that fun, you still like the Friuls ?!?
what a trouper !

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Thursday, July 29, 2004 1:57 PM

Sorry, not one for AM treads, never used them, always fairly happy with the kit ones.

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wipw

Member since
January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Thursday, July 29, 2004 3:22 PM

Ed, the Friuls were great! (Take a look at my posting of "Finally Almost Finished..." a couple of weeks ago, if you can find it!) It was the kit tracks that were impossible. The ones I had lots of trouble with before that were the Model Kastens for the Panther. And I fought with them until I made them work!

Bill ==========================================================

DML M4A2 Red Army ==========================================================

========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)

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wildwilliam

Member since
December 2009
From: West Grove, PA

Posted by wildwilliam on Thursday, July 29, 2004 3:25 PM

ah!
my mistake - i had the brands confused.
i was thinking of the MK's coming apart at a glance.

have you heard anything from Robert (Sherm) ?
i have not seen him posting, even on Sherman related topics.

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wipw

Member since
January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Thursday, July 29, 2004 3:27 PM

I think he has decided to not post here anymore and has gone on to other things. I get an e-mail from him every once and a while.

Bill ==========================================================

DML M4A2 Red Army ==========================================================

========================================================== -- There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". (Author unknown)

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RAF120

Member since
March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Thursday, July 29, 2004 5:34 PM

I used RHPS track on my Sherman for the group build not to long ago. I don't think I can make thing easier for you, because I've only used them once and I only put one side on the tank. I had the crew working on the othe side.

What I do remember is that 79 links was to long and it took some careful work to get them over the return rollers and keep them together. The biggest headache by far was the cleaning up of all those small parts and some of them had enjector pin marks that I had to carefully hide were they wouldn't be seen.

Overall I was pleased with the way they came out and would use them again.

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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renarts

Member since
April 2003
From: Sunny Florida

Posted by renarts on Thursday, July 29, 2004 7:42 PM

Once again, a nice piece of modeling there Trevor.

As much as I dislike indys now they still can't be beat for just plain looks. Well worth the effort. Just a painful journey getting there.

Mike "Imagination is the dye that colors our lives" Marcus Aurellius A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 30, 2004 9:42 AM

Thanks RAF. Did you shorten the link length? I'm going to try 77 instead. Cleaning up the pieces is indeed a pain, but I've found that they go together fairly easily. It's just time consuming more thn anything else.

Sorry to hear about Robert -- he'll be missed.

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RAF120

Member since
March 2003
From: Exit 7a NJ Turnpike

Posted by RAF120 on Friday, July 30, 2004 5:07 PM

Yes, I did shorten up the track and if I remember right I think it was 77 links.

Trevor Where am I going and why am I in this handbasket?

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matthew9

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by matthew9 on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 11:25 PM

Larry: I may be able to help a little. Although I have never used (or seen) RHPS track's,I have done AFV stuart tracks and Academy stuart tracks. I use something called "Liquitape" from Microscale. It is very sticky, and does not harden. It's like Post-it glue, only stronger. By putting a tiny amount on pin's at end of block's, I can test fit-shape tracks without them falling apart. This has worked for me. I hope this help's with your sherman.

Matt

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