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Post by JCON on Oct 12, 2017 19:23:43 GMT -6
Very cool technique Jeff!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 12, 2017 21:06:57 GMT -6
Okay....I tried the "Heat 'em up" method of joining the track ends together:  We'll see how well I did! LOL |
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Post by JCON on Oct 12, 2017 22:07:44 GMT -6
And there we are with Bucky Orange Tools!!!  |
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Post by JEFF on Oct 13, 2017 3:17:19 GMT -6
That looks promising, Keith.  |
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Post by Dukemaddog on Oct 13, 2017 9:20:36 GMT -6
Agreed, that does look good. You're getting pretty good at this so far.
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Post by CarlRF (R.I.P.) on Oct 13, 2017 11:25:43 GMT -6
I looked at those tracks in my kit and this looks like the best method .
The kit instructions suggest using CA in my 1988 issue but that method has a 50/50 chance of working .
If the connection looks questionable you could capillary action some CA into it .
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 13, 2017 23:11:05 GMT -6
Well...the heat treatment didn't work on the track. It looked like it had welded the ends together, but when I tried to roll it over, it snapped apart. Just as well, as these tracks are actually too short for the ends to meet when placed on the wheels. I tried using CA to attach the track to the wheels. After an hour, the track just fell off the wheels. I tried TESTORS tube glue in the orange tube. About the same result. I haven't tried the Gorilla Glue, yet. That may be next!
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Post by JEFF on Oct 14, 2017 1:59:24 GMT -6
Holy Mackerel. That's weird. I've never had a failure with this method. I don't know what to tell you, Keith. I'm sorry it didn't work, Buddy. I do have an idea though, that might solve the problem if the Gorilla glue doesn't work.
Now I know this wouldn't be totally accurate but it would take care of the track issue. It looks like it would be pretty easy to scratch some sideskirts for the Hull. Some plastic sheet, a couple of angle cuts and there you go. They would hide the joint and it wouldn't make any difference if the tracks are too short, 'cause you wouldn't see it. Just a thought.
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 14, 2017 2:08:29 GMT -6
That's a good idea, Jeff. I might do just that!  As you can see, the track is fitting fairly snugly against the fender. It won't fall out. I may be able to just use some invisible tape to hold the ends together, and build a skirt, as you suggested. |
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Post by CarlRF (R.I.P.) on Oct 14, 2017 22:00:23 GMT -6
That sounds like the best plan Keith . Who'd know the difference . Great idea Jeffer!
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Post by JCON on Oct 14, 2017 22:08:59 GMT -6
Frustrating for sure...
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 15, 2017 23:21:09 GMT -6
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Oct 16, 2017 8:22:38 GMT -6
Nice weathering work Buck! 
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Post by JCON on Oct 16, 2017 9:49:45 GMT -6
Nice work and I see you solved the track issue sir!!!  |
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Post by Dukemaddog on Oct 16, 2017 10:03:01 GMT -6
Brilliant work on that little thing. Way to go!
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 16, 2017 10:49:07 GMT -6
Thanks guys! The only thing I found that would stick to those tracks was packing tape, and it didn't stick very well! Maybe they won't come flying outta there!!!  |
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Post by Robbo on Oct 16, 2017 13:23:23 GMT -6
Good problem solving there Bucky, if at first you don't succeed blah blah blah
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Post by JCON on Oct 16, 2017 13:43:32 GMT -6
I would of used a needle and thread at that point and put the join above an upper wheel... wow!!!
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Post by JEFF on Oct 16, 2017 14:56:42 GMT -6
That looks great, Keith. Packing tape you say? Who'd a thunk it?  |
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Post by BUCKY on Oct 16, 2017 16:20:44 GMT -6
I put the tape on the top, under the fender. It's clear, and can't be seen. Works for this little crawler.
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