I know this is probably a stupid question but do the Takom AMX-13 rubber-padded aftermarket tracks work on the Takom model?
I see they are listed as fitting the Heller and Tamiya kits and assume that they would fit but would like to be sure before purchase. Also are they workable or simply individual links? Thanks for any help.
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Takom AMX 13 Tracks question
dtniedert
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 12:49 AM UTC
Scottosaurus
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 12:52 AM UTC
Hi:
It's not a dumb question - I had wondered the same thing when I got my set. Yes they do. I just finished assembling a set for my TAKOM AMX-13/90 and they fit perfectly. They're not workable.
Cheers,
Scott
It's not a dumb question - I had wondered the same thing when I got my set. Yes they do. I just finished assembling a set for my TAKOM AMX-13/90 and they fit perfectly. They're not workable.
Cheers,
Scott
dtniedert
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 12:54 AM UTC
Thanks Scott for the quick response. Too bad they are not workable though. So by default I'm guessing the Fruilmodel tracks are good to go too?
dtniedert
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 01:19 AM UTC
I do not want to start another topic....but since I brought up Fruilmodel tracks. How do you join the pewter sprockets together? Cyanoacrylate glue does not seem to work too great and a soldering iron burns through very quickly.
Would JB weld work? Also what is best method to attach the pewter type sprockets to the model plastic?
Would JB weld work? Also what is best method to attach the pewter type sprockets to the model plastic?
RobinNilsson
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I compared the tracks in one of my AMX-13 kits with the parts in the AMX-13 rubber block track box and to my amazement the parts were identical . Maybe Takom figured out that it would be less costly to make one set of moulds instead of two and use the tracks for their own kits as well 
Use epoxy glue for white metal, use a sand paper to prepare the surface first.
One way to avoid the sticky business with epoxy when gluing parts in position on the model is to use epoxy to glue a thin sheet of styrene or a styrene rod to the the white metal or photoetch and then glue the "styrene" part to the rest of the kit.
/ Robin
Use epoxy glue for white metal, use a sand paper to prepare the surface first.
One way to avoid the sticky business with epoxy when gluing parts in position on the model is to use epoxy to glue a thin sheet of styrene or a styrene rod to the the white metal or photoetch and then glue the "styrene" part to the rest of the kit.
/ Robin
dtniedert
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 01:56 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I compared the tracks in one of my AMX-13 kits with the parts in the AMX-13 rubber block track box and to my amazement the parts were identical . Maybe Takom figured out that it would be less costly to make one set of moulds instead of two and use the tracks for their own kits as well
Use epoxy glue for white metal, use a sand paper to prepare the surface first.
One way to avoid the sticky business with epoxy when gluing parts in position on the model is to use epoxy to glue a thin sheet of styrene or a styrene rod to the the white metal or photoetch and then glue the "styrene" part to the rest of the kit.
/ Robin
Thanks Robin. I never considered sanding the surface prior to gluing. I will try that.
Cantstopbuyingkits
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 04:51 AM UTC
I have their 13/75 kit, and the all metal tracks don't have any pins moulded in either.
Das_Abteilung
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 07:20 AM UTC
If you like soldering, there is special low temperature solder available for white metal and low-voltage or controllable-temperature mains irons. Railway modellers have been soldering white metal kits for decades.
bison126
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 11:52 AM UTC
The Friul tracks are nice and give you a proper sagging but they are not accurate in shape.
Olivier
Olivier
Cantstopbuyingkits
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Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017 - 12:04 PM UTC
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The Friul tracks are nice and give you a proper sagging but they are not accurate in shape.
Olivier
How are they mot accurate in shape, Oliver?
bison126
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How are they mot accurate in shape, Oliver?
The link misses tiny holes on the outer edges and the rubber pad is not beveled as it should be.
Boxart (sorry I don't have a photo of the actual part at hand right now)
Real one
Olivier
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