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[Guest]

Not exactly a big order but I want my Takom King Tiger to be special so I've ordered proper metal tracks for it!
I know I haven't got so many models under my belt yet but I'm not too fond of non-"working" tracks so far. Perhaps I haven't got the hang of it yet but I prefer tracks where the separate links are not glued in position. The ones I've done so far are "passable" but there are things I'm not happy with.

Anyhow, ordered some Friulmodel ATL-16 tracks and I hope it was the correct choice?



Luckily they can be removed if they don't fit for some reason. (I hope the drive sprockets are compatible. I've searched the interwebs and found vague information that ATL-16 should work with Takom King Tigers)

I've also searched for aftermarket 8,8 cm Pzgr.Patr.40/43 Kw.K.43 ammunition, and found really nice ones by Eureka XXL. Sadly it'll just be too expensive to do a full kitout, so I'll have to do my best with the included ammo+racks.
I've looked in my big box of old and odd rifle ammunition to see if I could find something that could pass for replacement ammunition but no such luck. That would've been really lucky though if it'd worked!

I'm not going to acid weather these track links I think. Just primer and Dark Tracks (Ammo of Mig) and then a light sanding to expose some bare metal on the contact surfaces. Subject to change obviously

[Guest]

Good luck with the Fruil tracks Jens! Each one is held by teeny tiny pieces of wire that need snipping - takes a while!
There's also a product called Blacken It which you immerse the tracks in to get rid of the metal look. It's easier than painting them.

Have a look for AFV Club 88 rounds. They're reasonably priced.

[BlackMamba]

...and it's already on the bench. Next up will probably be AMK's 1/48 MiG-31 B/BM or Trumpeter's 1/48 Su-24D.

[Mr Bowcat]

I can remember which YouTube channel it was, but I've seen someone use straightened staples for the link pins. Apparently the square section works better??

[Guest]

I can remember which YouTube channel it was, but I've seen someone use straightened staples for the link pins. Apparently the square section works better??

It was a video from Andy's Hobby Headquarters where he used staples with one of the legs bent back and it's not a bad idea at all since the leg that you're bending back won't be 100% straight it'll lock the pin in place!
I did plan to use that method since it's really making sense and you don't have to use CA glue to fasten the pins.

Here's the video for those of you who haven't seen this:

Thanks Bob for bringing it up!

[Guest]

Just got a massive amount of weathering products and a bottle of Mr Hobby RLM 66 as it had run out in my Mr Hobby paint range. I rather like the AK Range and the AMMO MIG stuff as well.
Cheers, John
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[Guest]

Wow John!! You have no excuses, now, for an excellent paintwork anywhere!!!

[John]

Just got a massive amount of weathering products and a bottle of Mr Hobby RLM 66 as it had run out in my Mr Hobby paint range. I rather like the AK Range and the AMMO MIG stuff as well.
Cheers, John

what is the code for the top one? I don’t think I stock that one.

[monica]

looks a very nice lot you have there John,will be waiting to see what you use them on,

[Guest]

what is the code for the top one? I don’t think I stock that one.

AK-2070 AK Interactive. I am testing it, and it is brilliant, and is now replacing all my current panel washes.
Cheers, John

[John]

AK-2070 AK Interactive. I am testing it, and it is brilliant, and is now replacing all my current panel washes.
Cheers, John

Thanks, I thought I didn't stock it, I will add it to my next AK order

[BlackMamba]

I was doing a little bit of browsing yesterday, before this kit suddenly decided to add itself to my shopping cart...


...along with various weathering products from AK and a can of Tamiya fine surface primer.

[BlackMamba]

AK-2070 AK Interactive. I am testing it, and it is brilliant, and is now replacing all my current panel washes.
Cheers, John

I agree. I fell in love with this product myself.

[rickoshea52]

The etch and masks are for the new Airfix Sea King HC4 from eBay. John supplied the paint and primer, prompt service as usual.

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[Guest]

Been on a model spending spree. Got the Bronco because i'm a Ford fan, the 77 GMC i just like the looks. And the Eagle 1 is because of my childhood.

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Have fun, John