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Trumpeter 1/35 T-90S Modernized Tracks
GenPatton
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Posted: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 - 03:32 AM UTC
Does anyone know if it comes with "click" tracks or the silly "glue together" ones... Quick answer appreciated
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Posted: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 - 03:14 PM UTC
If by "glue together ones" mean separate links that have to be assembled by gluing then the answer is: Yes

I compared the tracks in kit 05561 (Indian T-90S MBT) with the sprue image for kit 05549 (Russian T-90S Modernized) and they look the same. Glue center guide to track link and then glue links to each other on a jig included in the frame of the sprue.
Since the connectors (one centre + two ends) are molded solid with the links there will be issues when shaping the track around the idler and the drive wheel (less visible at the first and last road wheel). The solution is to cut off the connectors and then reassemble the link with the connectors in the correct angle (half the angle between two links)
Illustration of the angled connectors in a double-pin track:
http://data.primeportal.net/tanks/ulrich_wrede/leopard_1_prot/leopard_1_prot_05_of_15.jpg
Leopard 1 found at Prime Portal.

http://data3.primeportal.net/tanks/marc_peters/m1a1/images/m1a1_47_of_71.jpg
M1A1 Abrams from Prime Portal
It could seem that the difference in angles is not that big but the end connectors will not line up with the next link unless that link is set on edge against the wheel and that looks very strange.

Sprue image can be found here:
http://www.trumpeter-china.com/Uploads/201604/57197a0a55d72.jpg

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