sapperastro Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hi All, Just had a small disaster. One of my sons has messed about with one of my old dioramas, and has inadvertently broken the tracks on the Cromwell. Now, these tracks were vinyl stretchy tracks, but these, even though painted, have over the years gone stiff and VERY brittle. They just snap off with a touch. So, I had a very brief look for replacment tracks (nothing fancy like the $60 metal tracks...) and have come up trumps. So, does anyone know where I can find some tracks (preferably link n length, or something easy to throw on) to fit a Tamiya cromwell, without having to buy a new kit? ps; very odd about these tracks. I have much older kits from Tamiya with the vinyl tracks and they haven't gone brittle at all, just kits around the vintage of the Cromwell (I got the Cromwell virtually on its original release in Aus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Have a look here, https://accurate-armour.com/our-products/trakpax-resin-track/page/2 Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 HobbyBoss do a plastic set of individual links. I find the AA sets hard to work with, bending the lengths to shape in hot water. I know others like them. The HobbyBoss set is widely available from all the usual suspects. This is the cheapest set on eBay currently: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-35-Cromwell-Tank-Tracks-Hobbyboss-Plastic-Model-Kit-Miniature-Military-Army-/131975714219?hash=item1eba5d95ab:g:XeIAAOSw8w1YB1YJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHendry Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Das Abteilung said: HobbyBoss do a plastic set of individual links. I find the AA sets hard to work with, bending the lengths to shape in hot water. I know others like them. It's easier to use a hairdryer, I find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsabout Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 On 5/20/2017 at 7:39 PM, PhilHendry said: It's easier to use a hairdryer, I find. I find using a hairdryer and forgetting to put it back, can be VERY dangerous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHendry Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 7 hours ago, Nutsabout said: I find using a hairdryer and forgetting to put it back, can be VERY dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapperastro Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share Posted May 24, 2017 Thanks for the links and advice guys. I purchased a set of the Hobby Boss tracks, and shall rejuvenate the old girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmat Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 The last three posts taken together brought a smile to my face. I'll be heading for the door. Best wishes, Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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