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(ARMOR) Fruili Tracks - Any Pointers?

I just ordered my first-ever set of Fruili tracks for the Tamiya Chi-Ha tank, whose tracks sagged (more draped, from the pics I've seen) over the return rollers. For $30, it's quite the investment for me. Is there anyplace a primer or tips on assembly/application can be found or, if any denizens of RMS are familiar with these sets, would they offer any insights? My armor abilities have been advancing (thanks again, Ron Smith!) and I'm inspired to build a Sherman passing a Chi-Ha hulk in a diorama. These tracks would seem to be essential. Thanks, all.

Frank Kranick

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Francis X. Kranick, Jr.
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I'm not sure what to expect - I've only seen them on finished models and have never even held an unbuilt set in my hands! I just ordered them today from Roll Models so I should see them in a week... er... ...maybe longer? :-( Anyway, I will advise when they arrive... Thanks, my "tour guide" through the world of armor!

Frank Kranick

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Francis X. Kranick, Jr.

The concensus opinion last night among myself, Steve Zaloga and Bill Miley was to simply drill out the holes to .020" and use either brass or styrene rod rather than the flimsy (and kink-prone) wire.

They do work well when done, though!

Cookie Sewell

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AMPSOne

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