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Meng T-90 tracks and Trumpeter sprockets?
ChrisK89
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Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017 - 11:42 PM UTC
I searched the web now for a few hours but couldn't find any info on that..

I know the Meng tracks are far superior to the non-workable Trumpeter T-90 tracks and i don't like the Trumpeter workable T-90 ones. (double pins but not really workable like the real thing)
So i'm wondering if the Meng tracks would fit the Trumpeter sprockets?
Has anyone tried that or has any info to share?

Thanks in advance and sorry if that question was already answered!

cheers Chris
aleluya
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 06:18 PM UTC
if I am not wrong the meng track can be fitted on trumpeter kit but trumpeter track doesnt support meng sproket as the meng sproket is smaller than it should be...so...based on your question..yes they can fit together but I still recommend you use trumpy one as it is strong enough to face the weathering...
ChrisK89
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 09:59 PM UTC
I was asking the question if the Meng tracks fit the sprockets because i do NOT want to use the Trumpeter tracks. The non-workables are simply "wrong". No hollow end connectors with track pins through them and the workable T-90 ones aren't bending the way they should (2 bending points on each track link).
The only "correct" ones in this regard are Trumpeters workable T-80 tracks but they aren't meant for T-90s.


cheers Chris
aleluya
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Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 08:45 PM UTC

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I was asking the question if the Meng tracks fit the sprockets because i do NOT want to use the Trumpeter tracks. The non-workables are simply "wrong". No hollow end connectors with track pins through them and the workable T-90 ones aren't bending the way they should (2 bending points on each track link).
The only "correct" ones in this regard are Trumpeters workable T-80 tracks but they aren't meant for T-90s
cheers Chris

already give you the answer: they can fit in the trumpeter sprocket.....as I said at the beginning..but be careful with weathering..
ChrisK89
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Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 09:32 PM UTC
Okay thanks! Sorry i misinterpreted your answer . The reason i should be careful with weathering are the vinyl endcaps i guess?
aleluya
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Posted: Friday, March 17, 2017 - 11:22 AM UTC

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Okay thanks! Sorry i misinterpreted your answer . The reason i should be careful with weathering are the vinyl endcaps i guess?

the meng track will easily get destroyed by enamel based products....it will cracked like cookie in the milk....
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