The other low point in the kit are the tracks, two piece molded in plastic. No Magic Track or "rubber band" are provided. Fit issues may show up during the build because the tracks are molded in hard plastic if the idler and drive sprocket placement has not been measured correctly on the frame.

The kits I've dealt with, like the CMK Pz. 38(t), are molded but have breaks for fitting around the sprockets. Plus the fact that Dragon has included Magic track or other type track in there kits, like the 250/10 as an example. I just find this odd considering their prior track record for including them in earlier kit releases.

I pointed this out because at $54.99, the least Dragon could have of done is provided a different Track type that would justified the price of the kit.

Everybody makes mistakes, even the might Dragon.

" The tracks are very interesting: DML molded them in hard styrene plastic in two halves, cut in such a way that the "chain" plate drive tooth guides in the center are represented as they are found on the actual vehicle. Since the tracks were metal with rubber "endless belt" casings vulcanized onto them, this is a neat way to portray it. (Steve answered one of my questions in that they do fit on fairly easily, as they are installed at the same time as the drivers and idlers so the entire assembly can be snugly fitted to the model.)"

"Tracks.

Since this is a so-called “Smart Kit”, DML’s designers have been mandated to come up with creative solutions in order to provide for an unprecedented level of accuracy and fidelity. The tracks show that these guys are taking their “marching orders” quite seriously. The track assemblies for each side are split into two injection-molded styrene parts, longitudinally; this provides for crisp tread detail on the faces of the continuous “rubber-band” tracks that the prototype was equipped with. The inner surface also has nicely-rendered guide chain details. In short, the kit’s designers have succeeded extremely well in this area."

"The rubber/steel belt tracks of the half-tracks usually don’t show any sag and Dragon have moulded these in two halves pre-formed to the correct profile to fit around the drive and idlers wheels and the details on the track is nicely represented.

You should note that the two track halves have to be fitted around the fully assembled suspension units and can’t be fitted if glued together earlier so take care here as the instructions are not that clear on this.

Overall this is very good solution to these type tracks as there is no pressure on the delicate suspension components allowing the intricate detail to be included without fear of damage.
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All other reviews note the DML track design in Halftrack kits as an excellent idea for this track type, allowing for very good detail reproduction and I fully agree with these opinions.

And rubber band? What would be a benefit of that?

Other reviewer's opinions (reviews of DML M2A1 kit - the first DML Halftrack kit with these tracks):

Cookie Sewell at cybermodeler.com (http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/dml/kit_dml_6329.shtml)

" The model has the "civilian" style dashboard, so note that the instruments are a brushed aluminum color on preserved/restored vehicles and not the more common black with white numerals. "

Frank De Sisto at missing-lynx.com (http://www.network54.com/Forum/477322/message/1161476930/Kit%2C+DML+6329%2C+M2A1+Half-Track+2-in-1+Smart+Kit):

"Tracks.

Since this is a so-called “Smart Kit”, DML’s designers have been mandated to come up with creative solutions in order to provide for an unprecedented level of accuracy and fidelity. The tracks show that these guys are taking their “marching orders” quite seriously. The track assemblies for each side are split into two injection-molded styrene parts, longitudinally; this provides for crisp tread detail on the faces of the continuous “rubber-band” tracks that the prototype was equipped with. The inner surface also has nicely-rendered guide chain details. In short, the kit’s designers have succeeded extremely well in this area."

why wouldn't a band type track be suitable in scale?