Gentlemen, could you please give me some feedback on the tracks of the Hummel. Too much, too little of just right? I can’t change anything now but for the future use.
Cheers…
Thanks
Hi,
I have two thoughts when I see this. First thought is that it looks great with this kinda sag…Second thought is that I’m not sure if the sag on the real deal was as much as on your model. If you go only on the cosmetic sight: Well done! On the realistic side: A wee bit less sag (I.e. one track-piece less) would be better I think.
Great job, grtz, John.
I am sure i have seen Pz IV’s with tracks this slack. Either bad maintanence on behalf of the crew or a lack of spares coming forward. So ye, i would say it is realistic, though for a better maintained vehicle, one or two links removed would be ok.
Looking good!
I have to agree with Bish though - one less link maybe. A nice sag looks good but would probably have ended up being ‘thrown’ on the real deal being too saggy?
This is how I left my StuG Friuls - I think this is about right from photos/videos I’ve looked at.
Sorry about the photo quality - it’s still a WIP!
Hope this helps,
ATVB
Ben [t$t]
What they said. If the track goes too slack, it’ll get thrown and that requires the crew to break track and reinstall it. In my experience, vehicles too often throw track when in the midst of a 18" to 24" mud wallow. Project is looking good, though. [:D]
Or trying to get off a railway line at the wrong angle thanks to your commander [bnghead]
Whenever something goes wrong, the first question you should ask is “Was an officer involved?” That will cut to the chase pretty quickly. [whstl]
You got it. And not just some newbie, but the Coy commander. Don’t you just love em.
I would agree with a track link or two less. I’m working on a Pz.IV myself right now, and most of the reference pics show very subtle slack. Seems to increase as you work down to the Pz.III and especially the Pz.II. Even so, it certainly wasn’t a rubber band like the Sherman.
How many links do you have per side? Dragon calls for 98…
I was always blessed with great NCO’s. I knew what was Sergeant’s Business and what was my business. Oh, and remember Warrant Officers. Nothing so much like God on Earth as a Maintenance Warrant Officer in his motor pool. [Y]
Yes a little tighter,and your weathering is looking real good !!
It is within reasonable limits…
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Ok, turn in your manly modeler card for posting a link to pictures like this guy!