Hi

Does anyone have any good techniques for putting together the individual track links that come with some Dragon kits? I have to Sherman fireflys and a hummel that all have these kind of tracks. I know I will have to make some kind of jig to do this. Any tips, hints or problems?

Thanks
Paul

1. patience :-) it will take some time, i've been frustrated with them, but after you find a nice technique, its not that bad

2. build them in sections, top/ bottom parts, and around the drive sprockets, then connect! works for me, but i guess everyone has their preferences #:-)

I'll be the first to admit that I have a booger of a time with Dragon individual links. generally, I use tube glue as it is sticky and gives you a log enough drying time. Jig !? Iv've used them and found they were just one more thing to keep up with. I usually assemble about 8 - 10 blocks, then set them down and press them flat...this usually keeps them straight. After i get a couple of these blocs, put them together then use a straight edge to monitor curvage that might not be detected with my non-calibrated eyeball. Its getting the tracks onto the vehicle that I have my problems, but that's another story

There are several feature articles on here on dealing with the indi track links..

one which happens to be mine is on doing allied style ones on a dragon Firefly Vc..

Building Allied style 3 piece Individual Track Links

and a couple of others are

Make Tracks!

Andy's Indie Track Technique

hope these help you and give you some good ideas

Thanks fellows for the quick responses. Delbert I have read your method and I think I will try to copy your way. Hopefully I will have good luck.

Cheers
Hasty :-)