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M-46 Patton Track
210cav
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 06:30 AM UTC
I started the Cyber Hobby Kit 47, the M-46 Patton. Nice little kit until I got to the track. Pure torture! The vinyl track required an individual plastic center guide be cut from the sprue then glued to the track..... Might someone know if there is a vinyl track available to avoid this time consuming exercise?
Many thanks
DJ
joepanzer
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 06:51 AM UTC
These work?:

https://www.scalehobbyist.com/manufacturers/Friulmodel_Tracks/Detailing_parts_kits/m26-pershing-m46-patton-t80e1-type-track-set/FRI00000145/product.php

http://dougsmodels.ecrater.com/p/12859433/afv-club-1-35-m26-pershing-m46
bots1141
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 07:02 AM UTC
If you dont want the vinyl tracks i will gladly take them off your hands! I have Dragons older M-46 with the indi links so I purchased Bronco's T80e1 tracks and they are a nightmare to assemble!
TheGreatPumpkin
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 09:00 AM UTC
DJ,
The construction of the DS track is not bad. I scrounged up 2 sets of the sherman track and replaced the center-guides on mine. Whatever you do, do NOT get the AFV Club track! They are truly horrible as they are super fragile and do not hold together!
Regards,
Georg
210cav
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Posted: Monday, January 16, 2017 - 06:32 PM UTC
Joe-- many thanks for the links!

Georg-- got it. I will bite the bullet and get the Fruil set

Once again, appreciate your assistance
DJ
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 12:53 AM UTC

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I started the Cyber Hobby Kit 47, the M-46 Patton
Many thanks
DJ



DJ,
A trip down memory lane as you build the first tank that you served on, eh??

John
One of those damn D/10 Cav LTs
210cav
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Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - 08:09 PM UTC

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I started the Cyber Hobby Kit 47, the M-46 Patton
Many thanks
DJ



DJ,
A trip down memory lane as you build the first tank that you served on, eh??

John
One of those damn D/10 Cav LTs



Damn D/10 CAV LT--- actually the first one I was on was the M-41 Walker Bull Dog during ROTC Summer Camp at Indian Town Gap courtesy of the PA NG....I was hooked after that!

Stay safe
DJ
j76lr
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Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 - 03:51 AM UTC
[quote]If you dont want the vinyl tracks i will gladly take them off your hands! I have Dragons older M-46 with the indi links so I purchased Bronco's T80e1 tracks and they are a nightmare to assemble![ / most bronco tracks are nightmares !! hobby boss too
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