tracks!

Modeling Subjects Armor
1

in my 1:35 tamiya king tiger kit, the traks are at least two links short. I broke two wheels off in trying! how can i stretch it without buying any individual link sets?

2

For kits with one piece tracks, I found that the easiest way for me to put the tracks on is to first put the tracks over the drive sprocket. Make sure the “teeth” of the sprocket is properly aligned and in sync in the track.
Then i slowly align the track over the road wheels, one by one, starting with the wheel closest to the sprocket. if you haven’t glued the drive sprocket and it can spin, this is even better becaues you can actually run the track thru the sprocket (like the real vehicle) guiding the track over the road wheels as you go until finally you can pull the remaining track over the idler wheel.
be sure to guide the track over the wheels one at a time. Hope this helps.

3

i mean stretch the rubber to make the track longer, but that helps too

4

hey the tiger II kit should include some individual track links to be hung on the side of the turret. also maybe check your suspension to see if you installed those parts correctly
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is it on one side of both
I have a lot of problems with track, and i usualy fix them. give me an email with some pictures please. JFPuishys@aol.com

5

thanks, the advise about adding spare links works, my tiger now has a few minor things left to paint and then i’m finally done

6

I think you have probably cemented the idler arm in the fully tensioned position. The idler will dictate your tension for the rubber band track. If you can, debond the two idlers and re-cement them so you can attach the rubber band track and get the proper “sag”.

Remember in future builds to delay the permanaent attachment of the idler assemblies until you have test fitted and positioned your track accordingly. This is necessary with AM track as well.

If you cannot remove the idler assemblies, then you may get away without purchasing AM track.

Good luck

LOL
Steve
“Long Live the KIng”

7

Just like the real tank. Adjust the rear idlers to a more relaxed position. Solve the tightness issue and get the sag.