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1/72 universal carrier replacement tracks
orange_3D
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Posted: Friday, December 21, 2012 - 04:07 AM UTC
I wonder how much interest there is for 1 piece replacement tracks for the 1/72 IBG universal carrier kits.

Here's the current state of the masters which are still works in progress:

PanzerAlexander
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Posted: Friday, December 21, 2012 - 04:38 AM UTC
Hi Sonny

Your tracks look really cool.

I am not a fan of allied armor and cannot answer to your question though.
If the price is nice like your other stuff why not?

P.A.
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Posted: Friday, December 21, 2012 - 02:28 PM UTC
@orange_3D – Sonny,

I had a feeling you were up to no good!!! Those cast resin tracks look super.

You’ve also have a number of excellent photo-etched sets too! Good for you! I’m sure I’m going to try one of your PE sets on one of my upcoming builds. Keep up the good work!

Happy Holidays Sonny,
~ Eddy
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Posted: Saturday, February 02, 2013 - 11:34 PM UTC
Thanks Eddy!

Here's some photos of the tracks.



more info here:
http://orange3dplastic.blogspot.sg/
Biggles2
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 04:03 AM UTC
How do you get the track around the wheels and sprocket? They can't stretch, do they? Or do you have to glue in the idler or sprocket after placing the track? Oh, I know. You glue the sprocket and/or idler into position on the track first, and then glue the entire unit to the vehicle.
orange_3D
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Posted: Sunday, February 03, 2013 - 11:46 AM UTC
Correct Biggles2. The material doesn't stretch, but it flexes a little bit.
You can find the recommended assembly sequence here
http://orange3dplastic.blogspot.sg/2013/02/ibg-universal-carrier-tracks.html?m=1
PanzerAlexander
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Posted: Monday, February 04, 2013 - 02:49 AM UTC
Hi Sonny,


Your work is excellent, well done friend!

P.A.
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Posted: Monday, February 04, 2013 - 02:56 AM UTC
As always, brilliant Work Sonny!

Phil.
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - 04:03 AM UTC
Thanks Alex and Philippe!
Heilsberg
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Posted: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - 12:01 PM UTC
Excellent job!!
Greetings from IBG Models
Jarek - IBG Models kits designer
orange_3D
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 03:51 AM UTC
Hello Jarek,

Nice to meet you. The IBG carriers has some really awesome detail, I really love those bren guns, boys and enfields! It's a bit of a challenge to build but very nice details!

Any follow ups in 1/72 scale?

cheers,
Sonny
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Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2013 - 10:07 PM UTC
Be patient, please. In third quarter of this year I hope will be new kit in 1/72 scale.
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