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Armor/AFV: IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]
Armor and AFVs of the IDF army from 1947-today.
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Reproducing worn down IDF tracks?
HermannB
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Posted: Friday, August 28, 2020 - 05:53 PM UTC
When i see the pics from Operation Peace for Galilee, I noticed the tracks of the IDF M60A1 are worn down to the bare metal. I guess I have to get AM tracks and reproduce the wear and tear myself.
bison126
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Posted: Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 12:03 AM UTC
You could sand down every rubber pads and carve the ones which will remain visible to show the metal.

Olivier
HermannB
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Posted: Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 12:32 AM UTC
Salut Olivier,

thats exactly the idea. A little work involved, but who cares. But first I have to get me a set of injection molded tracks.
18Bravo
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Posted: Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 02:37 AM UTC
I have done this with a Dremel before but it’s tedious. There is an aftermarket resin set that replicate this. Never bought it but is looks impressive. It was announced here several years ago.
HermannB
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Posted: Saturday, August 29, 2020 - 05:49 AM UTC
Thanks Rob. But announced sveral yaers ago doesn´t mean is still around. I wait for AFV Club kit from one shop and Bronco tracks from another shop. Then I will decide.
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