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Su-85 tracks
warreni
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Posted: Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 10:21 AM UTC
Hi all!

I just got one of the old kits out of my stash, an Tamiya SU-85 I bought as part of a collection long ago, and the tracks are a bit second-hand.. Even a dose of hot water wouldn't straighten them right out.

My question is what type of tracks did the Su-85 use? Same as the T-35-85? Friulmodel does not list a set for the Su-85, just T-34-76 and T-34-85. Which one should I get?

TIA

Warren
jjumbo
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Posted: Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 10:31 AM UTC
Hey Warren,
Any tracks meant for a T-34 would do the trick but you should probably get the kind used on the T-34/76 mod. 43 or T-34/85.
The SU-85 was first used in August 1943 so early model T-34 tracks wouldn't be appropriate.
Cheers

jjumbo
warreni
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Posted: Saturday, January 03, 2009 - 09:06 PM UTC
Thanks for that! Will get right onto ordering some.
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