FineScale Modeler: Assembling non-working individual-link tank tracks

Welcome to FineScale Modeler: Assembling non-working individual-link tank tracks! In this episode, Aaron Skinner talks all about tank tracks. He discusses in-depth the process of assembling non-working individual-link tank tracks using a Dragon 1/35 scale Panther as an example.
00:00 Opening & Intro
00:25 Individual link tracks
00:52 Jigs and how to make them
02:42 Assembling the tracks
05:08 When reaching the end of the styrene
06:17 Finishing connecting the track links
07:31 Trying the tracks on the tank
08:41 Adding/removing links
10:25 Conclusion and sign-off
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[@joshuamurphy4928]

Really like this Idea. You can keep adding on square tubes to accommodate different sizes.

[@guidor.4161]

Pretty slick method. I am usually to lazy to make a proper jig, just align it with a straightedge. And i do it is shorter sections.

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Thank you!

[@marksixofone4104]

excellent method, the jig is simple and extremely easy to make. Thank you.

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

We're glad you found it helpful!

[@paulgertsch7105]

Lots of great info. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Thanks for watching!

[@calvingifford9442]

Again, thanks for sharing!

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Our pleasure!

[@bambistrackstoo6118]

cool idea !! like a "Pez " Dispenser very neat idea !!!

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@randytaylor1258]

Two problems:
1. How do you paint finished tracks with wth worn and weathered metail areas?
2. How do you fit the completed tracks to your finished model?

[@gordon8753]

Great video brother!! That will definitely help me out. Up the Irons!

[@kgw800]

Thanks for sharing. Definitely helps

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@seandoherty1507]

Nice.

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

Thanks!

[@stephenirvin4426]

Is there any reason not to use double stick tape instead of gluing them down? I guese if you make a lot of the same model tank it makes sense, but with DS tape, you can reuse the pieces of the jig.

[@FineScaleModelermagazine]

You don't want them to shift. There's a chance with anything less stable that you might hook or somehow move the parts of the jig and that could affect alignment.

[@randytaylor1258]

You could glue the outside rail down and use double-sided tape to hold down a steel-odged ruler for the other guide. That would allow you to adapt it to other track widths in kits.

[@keithTCU]

I almost would rather have a rubber band track.

[@randytaylor1258]

Ove-piece tracks don t look as detailed and can be a problem.mountaing them properly on your vehicle.