PNW_Modeler Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Hey all, I have a question for all the tank guys out there. I have a M-163 VADS and M-901 Hammerhead from Italeri. Both of them have the styrene tracks. I would like to use vinyl tracks cause I really don't like those styrene ones that are in sections. Would it be possible to use vinyl tracks from one of the other companies that makes a M-113 (I.E. Tamiya, Academy)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Here is a scan of the AFV vinyl tracks from the M-548 Gun Truck kit. I think AFV sells these separately, I've seen them on ebay. The Tamiya tracks are very old and have very little detail.. Don M http://cgi.ebay.com/AFV-CLUB-1-35-U-S-M113...p3286.m20.l1116 Here is a scan of the Tamiya tracks. They have no detail on the inside of the tracks. Don M. Edited May 1, 2009 by viper50 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 Cool.....I just checked and yes they do sell them seperately. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishwelding Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Tamiya tracks will also work, as I have put them on an Italeri -163. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PNW_Modeler Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 So, are the M548 and M113 tracks the same? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viper50 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) Paul, there are some differences in tracks. I think for either of your kits the AFV 35065 T130E1 Track for M-730/M-548 would be the best bet. There are tracks for the basic M-113 and some NATO vehicle tracks. I think most of the difference are in the types of pads on the tracks. HTH. You may want to check with some of the guys over at Missing-lynx or Armorama. Don M. http://www.missing-lynx.com/ http://www.armorama.com/ Edited May 4, 2009 by viper50 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GINge! Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 MAke sure you get the right AFV club tracks - both in terms of length and track style. Viper 50 has shown the correct style tracks for an M-163, but, I believe AFV club makes them in two different lengths. I know they do for the Diehl tracks (the ones with the end connectors) as it takes a couple extra links for the Chapparal and M548. The same may hold true for the US pattern tracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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