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Make Tracks!

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Overview

In this article I will describe the steps I used to build the tracks on a German SturmpanzerIV Brummbar (by Dragon; 1:35).

The method used can be applied to build tracks for any tank that comes with Individually Linked Tracks.

Basic Training:
I start building the tracks with a tank that has been built up to the point that the chassis has the road wheels, return rollers and the idler glued on, but the drive sprocket is not glued on because that would interfere with putting the track on or taking it off.

The first and most time-consuming part of building tracks is just taking the pieces off the tree and sanding them. 80% of the time it takes to build the tracks for one tank is spent cutting and sanding the pieces of track.

I keep all my pieces in and organizer, it helps keep them all together and dust free.

I use Model Master cement, the glue applicator is a needle which is extremely useful, I find this glue is perfect for tracks because it dries fast enough so that the tracks will not fall apart when you try to work with them, but the tracks will still be malleable enough to bend them a bit.

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Comments

powerlogik
Found this article very handy....thanks. Will be working on making individual tracks for dragons elefant soon so will be using this as a guide thanks
FEB 19, 2003 - 02:13 PM
RichSharpe
Thanks for the article Armorama! This will definately be helpful for my next project which happens to have individual tracks included in the kit
FEB 20, 2003 - 03:19 AM
penpen
I have finaly come to use more or less that method (I always adapt to my liking) ! And I must say I'm very pleased with it, even at the first try !
MAR 17, 2003 - 11:59 PM
panzer_fan
This is a very good article with lots of details and throughout the building process detailed explanations, photos etc. I think it would be beneficial to all of us to see more articles like this on the site. Just a suggestion. Until I'll get enough experience to share and post my building process and techniques, I'll learn from articles like this and ask tons of questions. Indeed, this site is great!! Kind regards, Sebastian
MAR 26, 2003 - 02:22 PM
Grasshopp12
Great article Mr. Bob!!! I have an MLRS on which I will begin working on in a while, and I think your excellent article is going to help me with the one part of the kit that I think may be troublesome (other than fitting the pods in, which I've heard gripes about). The techniques you presented should help me, as well as my fellow modellers in conquering this sometimes daunting task.
MAR 26, 2003 - 03:04 PM
blaster76
I see this was first posted almost a year ago. Glad someone found it and pulled it forward. Who knows what other gems remain hidden in the archives. Has anyone done a step by step on those metal Fruiji (whatever) track links. I'ld like to do a comparison
MAR 26, 2003 - 07:03 PM
mikeli125
looks straight forward enough I've always put kits off with the indi links as i've been unsure how to build/paint them oly thing I'm worried bout is the oil wash with the thinning agent be too strong as I've heard some horror stories bour the wash dissoving the glue and trashing the tracks, I've used humbrol rust and black acyrlics with some success for track washes but would prefer to use enamels any tips? but good nice easy to follow article thats why I love this site!
JUN 24, 2003 - 10:27 PM
Mar-74
a very clear, concise article thanks bob! I know it will be refered to bymeslef many times as i embark upon my first track kit for my armour for the latest campaign. thanks again! (++) (++)
JUN 27, 2003 - 08:33 AM
steve203
Great article. I think I will try that on my Stug III in progress. Tanks a lot, Steve
JUN 27, 2003 - 02:41 PM
Bigall
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