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Replacement Leopard 1 tracks
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 12:30 AM UTC

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Kimmo, since I had them handy I decided to put a few links together. I think you would run into problems with the spacing of the end connectors. The Bronco pads themselves are nice and you're right, they're close. Switching out the connectors can't be done (without a lot of work at least) because of the different assembly methods. Bronco is the tan plastic.



Jim



Well dang. The old Mk 1 eyeball still works pretty good though. Maybe we should send Bronco a helpful suggestion. Thanks.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 12:32 AM UTC

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Kimmo,

I have a Gepard and Leo 1 which I am going to do the Aust version of and ordered 2 sets of the HKCW tracks with Hobby Easy May this year they were to be supplied by Prefect Scale and am still waiting for them. The only other supplier I know of is Track Jam (link to tracks) http://www.trackjam.com/hkcw/hkcwlist.htm and I don’t know how they are for stock.

I sent Hobby Easy a dissatisfied customer e-mail about the delay in supply and they are sending me 2 sets of the Spade Ace tracks(I must give Daniel and Henry a big wrap here as they had no hesitation in supplying the Spade Ace) which I am more than happy with as I prefer metal tracks.

I purchased Spade Aces T-80 tracks for my T-90 which now resides on a T-80 as the Sector 35 tracks keep coming apart and I see no difference between them and Friulmodel. Also the Spade Ace Leo tracks come with a new sprocket wheel so there should be no fit issues. I am hoping that they arrive before the end of the week and if you can wait I can give you my thoughts.

David




No hurries or worries on this end. Thanks
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 01:00 AM UTC
Kimmo,
There is a list of dealers for Hong Kong Creation Workshop here:
http://hkcw.tripod.com/dealers/Dealers.htm

Cheers Rob.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 03:55 AM UTC

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Kimmo,
There is a list of dealers for Hong Kong Creation Workshop here:
http://hkcw.tripod.com/dealers/Dealers.htm

Cheers Rob.



I tried that too. The only shop that has them is Elite. Links are either dead or the shops don't carry them anymore, at least for the European ones. Just a heads up to anyone looking.
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Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012 - 12:59 AM UTC
Kimmo,

Picked up the package to day first no sprocket, all the images I have seen show a sprocket however I can live with out it.

The tracks themselves are very good the detail is equal to Friulmodel with the one exception; there is no need to drill out any of the openings which is a pain in the backside. With the short run I made and using my exacting Mk1 eyeball the links appear to be the same width and length as the band set supplied by Tamiya so there appears to be no need for a replacement sprocket but as always expect anything.

Not having seen the HKCW set I can’t really comment on a comparison but a I said earlier I always use metal tracks where I can and are well worth the cost.

David
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Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012 - 07:18 AM UTC

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Kimmo,

Picked up the package to day first no sprocket, all the images I have seen show a sprocket however I can live with out it.

The tracks themselves are very good the detail is equal to Friulmodel with the one exception; there is no need to drill out any of the openings which is a pain in the backside. With the short run I made and using my exacting Mk1 eyeball the links appear to be the same width and length as the band set supplied by Tamiya so there appears to be no need for a replacement sprocket but as always expect anything.

Not having seen the HKCW set I can’t really comment on a comparison but a I said earlier I always use metal tracks where I can and are well worth the cost.

David



Can never have too many choices or too much info. Thanks
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Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012 - 09:36 AM UTC
Thanks David,

If you have the ability to post some photos please do so.

How do the tracks fit around the kit drive sprocket?
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Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 01:19 AM UTC
Jason,

Ive never posted photos here and don't know the process for do it; can you advise me and I will be able to post some.

David
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Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 03:51 AM UTC

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Jason,

Ive never posted photos here and don't know the process for do it; can you advise me and I will be able to post some.

David



Honestly, I find the gallery system here cumbersome. If you upload them to Photobucket or another free hosting site that to me is easier and then just copy the link.

The alternative is just to email them to me and I can post them for you.
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Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 02:36 AM UTC
i'll charge up the camera and add them to my kit maker site in the next few days. What things will you be after so I can get the shots you want?
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Posted: Sunday, November 04, 2012 - 09:26 AM UTC

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i'll charge up the camera and add them to my kit maker site in the next few days. What things will you be after so I can get the shots you want?



Any progress to report? I'd personally like to see the links around the sprocket and how they compare with the kit tracks.
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Posted: Monday, November 05, 2012 - 12:14 AM UTC
Kimmo,

I get something up in the next couple of days. I did a small trial and fit perfectly around the sprocket both in width and length. Compared to the kit set no comparison.

David
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Posted: Monday, November 05, 2012 - 02:04 AM UTC

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What things will you be after so I can get the shots you want?



Thanks, I'd like to see the overall quality of the metal castings, any flash issues, any surface texture problems, and details on the end connectors (hollow ends and bolt detail). A side by side shot with the kit tracks would be great too.
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Posted: Monday, November 05, 2012 - 04:01 AM UTC

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Kimmo,

I get something up in the next couple of days. I did a small trial and fit perfectly around the sprocket both in width and length. Compared to the kit set no comparison.

David



Beauty, eh? Thanks
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Posted: Monday, November 05, 2012 - 02:40 PM UTC
Kimmo

The photos are done but having problems uploadig have sent you a private e-mail.

David
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Posted: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 - 03:32 AM UTC

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Kimmo

The photos are done but having problems uploadig have sent you a private e-mail.

David



Thanks!
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Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 02:57 PM UTC
Any luck with the images?
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Posted: Friday, November 16, 2012 - 12:01 AM UTC
I am having difficulty uploading the images. If you would Like cpies please send me a message.
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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 02:37 PM UTC
Comparison images courtesy of David...

















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