Having just orded the Initial Tiger from Dragon and finding out there is no longer magic tracks in the kit.I have never used DS tracks on a kit and just hate the idea of having to put glue on the top of the road wheels so the track sits properly.
In the past when using Magic tracks I always build a straight run, paint and weather then install them using a hairdryer to get them around the drive wheel and idler wheel.

Shall I try them or stick to my old ways?

Cheers
Karl

DS tracks are better for live tracks, like Shermans, I'm very inpressed by the quality of the detail, but I recommend getting a set of AFV Club workable tracks for the Tiger I, they tend to be reasonably priced as well.

On the other hand, you might like the DS tracks. Paint them with acrylics.

If you don't mind spending the money,you can buy Friuls or some of the other AM tracks,to me friuls are great.But the DS paint and weather pretty nicely also,especially if you don't want to put out extra cash.Check out the Tiger and Panther in my photo gallery to see if you like the DS tracks on them.

I say the choice really comes down to your finances.

I'm no fan of any sort of belt or rubberband track. Specially so for the German dead-link stuff - my limited experience has been fighting the box-original curves and form to get a DS track to fit and look right.

That said. The detail visible on the Dragon DS tracks looks OK, and IF you don't mind gluing runs down to get the sag, OK. IF you do any sort of mudding or such, the DS will work fine and they are easier to assemble (at least link-wise)!

The AM Magic Tracks or the other styrene link sets are, IMHO, the way to go. But "you pays your money and you makes your choice" - It comes down to "do you want to spend AM money on the kit?" Some will add on lots of AM PE and stuff, some Fruils, etc. For me, the biggest bang for the add-on buck would be the better-looking track - but you will also have to spend time on that (and you clearly been there-done that, so...!).

Bob

What's the thought on the DS tracks for the DML sd.kfz 2 premium. Should I look at getting some indy links?

You can't really beat indy links for detail and realism. As far as rubber band style tracks, the DS are about as nice as they come as far as detail and ease of use go. The detail is a bit soft, but with proper weathering isn't bad at all. If you are trying to stay on a budget, the DS tracks or Magic Tracks are excellent for the price and I'm sure they will only get better in the future.

I really wonder why DML don't produce anymore the magic tracks


Considering that their kits are more expensive than the other ones, is quite annoying having to spend more money on Friul tracks.

Ds tracks are quite good anyway, they have more quality than common vinyl tracks....However they are not as convincing as the single track links

I believe they are trying to find a common ground that will as many modellers as possible. I prefer the Magic Track myself, it's hard to knock indy styrene tracks that are completely free of flash and ready to go. I'm hoping that Dragon will bring them back.