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M1-A1 "magic tracks"?
bsoder
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Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 02:20 PM UTC
OK I have started on the DMI Abrams and it has the M.tracks which is one bag of "links" the kit instr. have one little inset showing 2 links being connected together period!..now I have looked at builds and reviews for this kit and I'm still not clear on the program here..they refer to 2 types of links H andK but I see no diff...(neither does anyone else) and I get they need glue, I was thinking Tenax7 for this?..so do you just make a complete track for each side...their is no guide for any of this like how many links per tread? my plan was to install the drive wheels/sprockets and treads close to last for painting&weather. ..any info would be greatly appreciated
GaryKato
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Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 04:46 PM UTC
Try searching armorama with "magic tracks". That might turn up some threads or build reviews that mention what to do.
Here's a thread that might help:
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/120300
I believe the Magic Tracks are styrene plastic just like the rest of the kit so whatever glue and paints you use should work on them.
Here's a thread that might help:
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/120300
I believe the Magic Tracks are styrene plastic just like the rest of the kit so whatever glue and paints you use should work on them.
bsoder
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Posted: Saturday, July 19, 2008 - 07:25 PM UTC
Actually Gary that's the 1st thing I tried (search) just couldn't find the info I was looking for...one problem is that Dragon apparently has different kinds of M.T for various kits
DeskJockey
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Posted: Monday, July 21, 2008 - 11:12 AM UTC
Brian--it's a known mistake in Dragon's instructions. There is only one type of link (all the links you have are identical). Just build a track long enough for each side--make sure it is straight along the top of the return rollers, it should not sag at all.
Belt_Fed
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Posted: Monday, July 21, 2008 - 12:10 PM UTC
also, dont glue your return rollers, sprockets, ect. in until the very end of painting, just before wheathering. This should make them easy to take off and put back on again.