putting tracks on tanks

Not sure I understand. Are you talking about the tracks from an Airfix kit or aftermarket? What tank or kit?

im mean the tracks on that come with the airfix kit

I'm not overly familiar with their kits. Are they individual treads or "rubber band" type?

there type in one peice tht u need to heat to jone not mention there about as flexible as a 2 by 4

it says u must heat it but there vague on tht any hints wouls be great

THose are the rubber band type, as they are commonly referred to. Most of those types have a couple of "pins" at the end of them that attach to the opposite end to make a loop. To attach them together, heat a small screwdriver with a lighter until fairly hot, then touch the tip to the pins once assembled, mushrooming the pins out a bit. This will hold them together.

Unfortunately, most of those type of tracks are not very flexible, but when put on the wheels, they will conform to the shape of the actual tread. They are alot easier than individual tracks, I assure you. Take it from someone who has done several of both.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask away.

demono69

what if acces to tht kinda hardware is not exstent can glue work to attscthose treads

It shouldn't be a problem, if you use Super Glue and allow for plenty of drying time. Just don't use too much, or you'll obscure the detail and remove whatever flexibility there is in that section of tread.

i iv e treied tht but the track piece is so in lfexible tht it take 5 days fir one side because i have to gkue doon one section at a time because if I glue all at once it losse the conformity to tank wheelsmakina big mess and casin more time in repairs

Are you using Super Glue (CA glue) to do this Bigshot or another product. If so which product are you using and what kind of tank are you having trouble with?

bigshot:
i used a clothespin to hold the tracks together in about the right shape before putting 'em on...did it right when i started building the kit, so now they're just about ready to put on.

im using testors glue , and use tape to hold it on as for the tanks im its a lvt-4 , shermantank, and tiger I

bigfoot,

The best thing that you can do is to go to your local store and pick up a small tube of superglue. For vinyl, Testor's just will not hold it together. Use the CA sparingly, though. It is not a glue that falls into "the bigger the glob, the better the job" catagory. A little bit goes a long way.

demono69

i tried the heating thing it weorkewd well but for times when i dont have access to tht i tried hot glue tht stuff sves so miuch time and mess

The other thing you could try is a very small stapler.I've used them on loads of 1:72/76 scale armour kits.
HTH
Peter

i have used a needle and black thread to sew down my treads before. the result is surprisingly good.

from my experince th heating annd hot glue thoery works

i d like top thank demon 69 for his help

Trax update: I tried fusing them, but when i was pulling them over the running gear, they split apart again in two places :( . Had more success with a little superglue on the roadwheels, a couple of pieces of scrap sprue to wedge the trax into position and keep 'em there while the glue sets, working with a two or three wheel section of track at a time... this was better for getting the sag on the Sheridan trax anyway. On the Chieftain, I cut off the top side of the trax since they're hidden by the side skirts, used superglue and held 'em in place with clothespins until they set up. Doesn't look bad, and I managed not to glue my fingers together or to the model.
Looking forward to my first set of link-and-length track...either Hasegawa M1E1 Abrams or Italeri T-34 (both in early build stage)