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Sometimes helps to look at the original tank in case the model has missed something. With the L/6/40 it looks as if the track guards are pretty thick pieces of steel pressing perhaps as much as 1/4inch thick. The guard was made in three pieces which adds more rigidity from the joints and there is a small bracket at the rear of the hull which doesn't appear to be in the model. My impression is that the track guard does not overhang the track at the front and rear which would limit the possibility of damage to the guard. Guess the crew probably cursed that design feature because mud from the tracks would be thrown up onto the guard and hull.
Charlie
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