Matchbox Stuart Honey tank tracks splitting

[binbrook87]

Hi all

 

I've also posted this in the Tip n Tricks section as not sure where's best? Anyway while building an old Matchbox Honey tank the tracks have split where I applied super glue.....and then Tamiya extra thin. Now I've tracks that are in 3 or 4 pieces! 😭😭 I thought super glue was the 'go to' for gluing rubberised track tracks? Or do you think the tracks may have perished? Any help with what I can use to repair and glue them together and /or to the wheels would be much appreciated as I can't seem to see that any aftermarket tracks are available (even in 1/72 scale). Thank you in advance 👍👍

[Bonhoff]

Having a similar issue with my Matchbox Stuart over on the M3/M5 GB where my tracks have solidified.

 

My solution was to 3D print the complete track units downloaded from the Internet. If you want, I can run a set off for you?

 

IanJ 

[binbrook87]

57 minutes ago, Bonhoff said:

Having a similar issue with my Matchbox Stuart over on the M3/M5 GB where my tracks have solidified.

 

My solution was to 3D print the complete track units downloaded from the Internet. If you want, I can run a set off for you?

 

IanJ 

Wow! Yeh that would be awesome. I'm giving PVA a try and I'll see what happens. If fails then I'll be really interested in the 3d tracks though 👍

Edited December 15, 2024 by binbrook87

[Bonhoff]

These are how mine printed out...

 

 

KR'S 

[binbrook87]

They look awesome.. I'll pm you if the PVA doesn't work out 👍👍

[badger]

I have an old matchbox stuart and the tracks have dried put, become brittle and shattered into multiple pieces just taking them out of the bag.

 

Revell bought the moulds and may be able to supply replacement tracks. Their parts service is usually really good as I've used it a few times over the years.

[binbrook87]

2 hours ago, badger said:

I have an old matchbox stuart and the tracks have dried put, become brittle and shattered into multiple pieces just taking them out of the bag.

 

Revell bought the moulds and may be able to supply replacement tracks. Their parts service is usually really good as I've used it a few times over the years.

Ah thanks for your reply. I don't think Revell reboxed the Stuart tank to be honest... which is a real shame

[Graham Boak]

38 minutes ago, binbrook87 said:

Ah thanks for your reply. I don't think Revell reboxed the Stuart tank to be honest... which is a real shame

Try the Plastic Soldier C.ompany .  1/72 and simpler but their kits are quite fun.

[Bonhoff]

1 hour ago, binbrook87 said:

Ah thanks for your reply. I don't think Revell reboxed the Stuart tank to be honest... which is a real shame

Revell reboxed it at least once as mine is a Revell issue that came with a set of Matchbox's 8th Army figures.

[binbrook87]

12 hours ago, Bonhoff said:

Revell reboxed it at least once as mine is a Revell issue that came with a set of Matchbox's 8th Army figures.

Ahhh I didn't know that! Thanks very much I'll contact Revell then and see if they still have any spares 👍👍

[Bonhoff]

Box Reference 03151...

[binbrook87]

Awesome thank you so much 👍