|
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.
Continue by clicking the forward arrow below. Copyright ©2002 - Text and
Photos by Bob Lester (Sohcahtoa) All Rights Reserved. |
|
Copyright ©2021 by Bob Lester. Images and/or videos also by copyright holder unless otherwise noted. The views and opinions expressed herein are solely the views and opinions of the authors and/or contributors to this Web site and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of Armorama, KitMaker Network, or Silver Star Enterrpises. All rights reserved.