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Matilda II Problem
wolfpack6
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Posted: Sunday, August 29, 2004 - 06:39 AM UTC
Hey Ya'All I need help, has anybody built the Tamiya Matilda II?
The tracks are way to tight on my model, any help would be helpful.
Thanks!
JamesGA
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Posted: Sunday, August 29, 2004 - 06:43 AM UTC
Heating them up in a bowl of hot water will help them stretch.
If they are still to tight (or they break!), The top run is hidden and doesn't have to touch if you glue them to the sprocket and idler.
wolfpack6
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Posted: Sunday, August 29, 2004 - 07:34 AM UTC
Boiling water now, Thanks!
kingcrt
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Posted: Sunday, August 29, 2004 - 09:20 AM UTC
wolfpack6, you will want to use Hot water, not boiling. Boiling water will likely melt the tracks. Hot (from the tap) water will soften the tracks allowing them to stretch.

Also, I belive that Friulmodel has two different sets for the Matilda.

ATL-71 MATILDA flat type

ATL-72 MATILDA T. D. 5910 type
wolfpack6
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Posted: Sunday, August 29, 2004 - 10:03 AM UTC
Thanks Guys! It worked
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