avatar_The Chaos

1/35 Academy Panzer II Nord Africa

Started by The Chaos, December 24, 2024, 05:10:42 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

Jakko

Quote from: The Chaos on January 29, 2025, 09:02:09 AMI began with the tracks.
Were the Pz.Kpfw. II tracks also used on the Land-Wasser-Schlepper? I've not built a Panzer II other than the old Tamiya one over thirty years ago, but your tracks look very similar to the ones that came with the Bronco LWS I did build a few years ago, and those were not too bad. They simply clicked together instead of having to insert a pin, and since Bronco also sold those tracks separately, it might have been an easier option, not to mention cheaper?
... I know all this and more ...

Old Wombat

Quote from: Jakko on January 31, 2025, 01:47:02 AM
Quote from: The Chaos on January 29, 2025, 09:02:09 AMI began with the tracks.
Were the Pz.Kpfw. II tracks also used on the Land-Wasser-Schlepper? I've not built a Panzer II other than the old Tamiya one over thirty years ago, but your tracks look very similar to the ones that came with the Bronco LWS I did build a few years ago, and those were not too bad. They simply clicked together instead of having to insert a pin, and since Bronco also sold those tracks separately, it might have been an easier option, not to mention cheaper?

Depends on how you value your time.

The lack of sprue attachments, mold lines & ejector pin marks would save a huge amount of time & effort.

And having one end of the track pin molded into the track, so you only have to insert the pin & glue one end to fix it in place, is an excellent idea, too.
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

The Chaos


Old Wombat

Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

NARSES2

Cheers re the info on the tracks gents, appreciated  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Wardukw

Quote from: Jakko on January 31, 2025, 01:47:02 AM
Quote from: The Chaos on January 29, 2025, 09:02:09 AMI began with the tracks.
Were the Pz.Kpfw. II tracks also used on the Land-Wasser-Schlepper? I've not built a Panzer II other than the old Tamiya one over thirty years ago, but your tracks look very similar to the ones that came with the Bronco LWS I did build a few years ago, and those were not too bad. They simply clicked together instead of having to insert a pin, and since Bronco also sold those tracks separately, it might have been an easier option, not to mention cheaper?
Hey Jaako mate 😀
Sorry bud but no ...the LWS tracks were only for that vehicle..they are quite abit different from anything else the Germans used on their tracked vehicles.
Just for little bit extra info for my own nut I took at Friulmodel tracks ..they always put what other vehicles can use the tracks ..like the Panzer ll you get the 4500 Mercedes halftrack and the Wespe where as for the LWS ..nope..just that ..oh and the tracks links don't match  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Wardukw

Quote from: NARSES2 on January 31, 2025, 06:45:06 AMCheers re the info on the tracks gents, appreciated  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
Ya welcome matey 😀
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

The Chaos


Old Wombat

Good to see you got them together! :thumbsup:


Sad to see that some of them were damaged in the process, though. :(
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

The Chaos


Old Wombat

Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

The Chaos


NARSES2

Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

The Chaos


Captain Canada

CANADA KICKS arse !!!!

Long Live the Commonwealth !!!
Vive les Canadiens !
Where's my beer ?