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Friulmodel ATL-23 Help
Bigpat13601
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 12:49 PM UTC
Help
I am starting the 1/35 Dragon Premium edition Elefant and I got a good deal on the Friulmodel ATL-23 Tracks.
The problem I am having is These already have the pin installed and it came with this Jig (looks like a D on it's back)
is there a special way to close the tracks over the pin? or is this a case of using a fine punch and hammer to close?
Thank You
Lonewolf7usa
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 02:42 PM UTC
@Pat if I were you, I would ditch that track set because it will give you not only headaches but it will want you to chuck the whole project! If you can,, find the set with holes and pins! They will help you keep your sanity!! Just my 2 cents worth!!
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 10:24 PM UTC

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Help
I am starting the 1/35 Dragon Premium edition Elefant and I got a good deal on the Friulmodel ATL-23 Tracks.
The problem I am having is These already have the pin installed and it came with this Jig (looks like a D on it's back)
is there a special way to close the tracks over the pin? or is this a case of using a fine punch and hammer to close?
Thank You


Press two or three links together snd drape them across the jig provided.

Use an eyeglasses screwdriver to pinch the c-shaped 'female' side closed around the pins.

For whst it is worth, i prefer these tracks to the pinned style.
No open pin ends on one run, no drilling, and no cuttint 497,000 pins
C_JACQUEMONT
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 - 10:35 PM UTC
I have several of those "old type" Friul tracks and have used a couple already. I found it's best not to fit the tracks on the tank but make the loop then fit it on the model, for this to work you have to leave the sprockets/idlers and possibly some roadwheels off and fit them afterwards.

Cheers,

Christophe
Bigpat13601
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 04:09 AM UTC
Thank You... I kept looking at the links then the jig then the links... I did not realize that they had an older style I was ready to drill and cut.
Bigpat13601
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 04:23 AM UTC

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I have several of those "old type" Friul tracks and have used a couple already. I found it's best not to fit the tracks on the tank but make the loop then fit it on the model, for this to work you have to leave the sprockets/idlers and possibly some roadwheels off and fit them afterwards.

Cheers,

Christophe


Thank you..I had just finished a King Tiger and used the modelkasten tracks with a jig that I had to have modified from a local Metal Shop and placed the sprockets/idlers on in one shot..(Never Again!!) too much of a headache.
Pat
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 05:04 AM UTC
These are the older style of Fruils.

Press two or three links together and drape them across the jig provided.

Use an eyeglasses screwdriver to pinch the c-shaped 'female' side closed around the pins.

For what it is worth, I prefer these tracks to the pinned style.
No open pin ends on one run, no drilling, and no cutting 497,000 pins.


Edited for spelling and clarity.
I suppose that's what I get for trying to post quickly in the morning on the ipad.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 05:13 AM UTC
My ipad likes to "correct" my spelling and usually screws up every post if I don't check it.

I've used those older sets a few times for T-34 builds. I had heard they are problematic but never had a problem. I even shipped a model overseas with the tracks secured to a piece of cardboard n the bottom of the box with no ill effects.
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