I’m working on a Canadian Sherman (DML kit # 6035) and I’m now trying to assemble the track. Does anyone have a clever way of doing this easily or is it mostly an exercise in tedium?
Patience Spamicus … patience.
There, that just about takes care of the whole lesson in DML Sherman tracks.
Do lots of measuring, I have found that building them in sections is this best thing to do with them. Top run, bottom run, curve around the idler, curve around the drive sprocket and then two short runs to make up the differences.
They are definitely tedious, but I do like the end result.
What Canadian unit you doing with your Sherman?
Don’t forget the pics !!!
Yeah you said it right Sherm…patience. BTW does it have the same tracks as with DML’s M4A4? I found out that making them workable is possible. Tricky but easier to install in a curving position.
I tack a piece of masking tape down to a stiff surface like a piece of cardboard. I use a 6" steel ruler to keep my runs straight.
Same tracks Dwight.
Thanks for all the help guys, I’ll try to knuckle down and get them done. Tape may help. Thanks again. I’m doing a BC Dragoons tank, Holland 1945.