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joepanzer
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Posted: Monday, March 20, 2017 - 09:55 PM UTC
I don't know if I'm beating a dead horse here, but I need some "Opinions from the Experts".

Fruil seems to have the top of the line in Aftermarket workable tracks. But they are WAY out of my price range. I haven't been able to get a clear feel for other manufacturers sets. I'm thinking about Pz III/IV tracks. Miniart has a set, but the only review I can find was on here and it seemed mixed. The little pins on the end look like they are a nightmare as opposed to the single pin running the whole width. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations or preference to manufacturers, based on price, ease of assembly, finishing, etc.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks JoeP
Tojo72
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Posted: Monday, March 20, 2017 - 10:08 PM UTC
Spade Ace metal tracks are somewhat cheaper then Fruils,I usually find them on Ebay.
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Posted: Monday, March 20, 2017 - 10:11 PM UTC
Modelkasten and Bronco make some nice tracks in plastic. AFV tracks have, for me, been hit and miss.

joepanzer
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Posted: Monday, March 20, 2017 - 10:23 PM UTC
Thanks guys! Appreciate it!
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Posted: Monday, March 20, 2017 - 11:36 PM UTC
Kaizen are good and reasonably priced.
joepanzer
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Posted: Monday, March 20, 2017 - 11:55 PM UTC
Those Kaizens are more in my wheelhouse
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Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 12:14 AM UTC
Master Club rate very highly with me of late. If you are careful with the glue then Bronco are well worth looking into.
joepanzer
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Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 02:13 AM UTC
Thanks Big D!
armouredcharmer
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Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 12:49 AM UTC
Hi Gang, not wishing to hijack the thread but how many modellers (like me !) walk away from a kit because it has indie-links ?.
Try as I might I cannot master these little blighters, the only kit I have ever been able to do is Tamiya`s Famo which were wonderfully simple and look great when assembled.
Just wondering ?!.
ChrisK89
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Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 12:55 AM UTC
If you are looking for Pz III/IV tracks you should take a look for the new Voyager tracks.. they are nearly identical to Dragons Magic Tracks and not very expensive either.


cheers Chris
joepanzer
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Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 01:49 AM UTC
Those Voyagers look good as well.

Thoughts and prayers to the folks in London
Garrand
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Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 10:56 PM UTC
I don't necessarily walk away from a kit with indy links, but I do think the medium is wasted on tanks with "live" track (like the Sherman). I also am not too keep on glue-together indy links as well. If I'm going that route I get workables. The Spade Ace tracks really hit the spot for me in terms of cost & detail...not as good as Friuls but at a much better price point!

Only downside is how tedious they are to assemble. Watch TV while doing it...

Damon.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 11:43 PM UTC

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Hi Gang, not wishing to hijack the thread but how many modellers (like me !) walk away from a kit because it has indie-links ?.
Try as I might I cannot master these little blighters, the only kit I have ever been able to do is Tamiya`s Famo which were wonderfully simple and look great when assembled.
Just wondering ?!.



If a kit has Dragon Magic Tracks I use them,I also did Meng's workables for the T-90.I just don't like the one piece tracks unless sag isn't needed,like a Sherman or Abrams.I like the metal ones just hate to buy them for every build
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