German halftrack help

**thokamous** · #1 02-08-2011, 09:24 PM

i wasnt sure where to put this so i put it in the Armory since it pertains to an armored vehicle....this is actually a cry for help. I am trying to build a German halftrack and i am having a devil of a time with the wheels that go in the treads...they simply arent thick enough i have tried both the Paper Tiger Armaments and the Exclusive Models track with no luck on ether one the wheels are just too thin to put the treads on and i have followed the insturctions as best as i can on both of them can anyone please help?

Zathros · #2 02-08-2011, 09:33 PM

I would advise posting some pictures.

**nebeltex** · #3 02-08-2011, 10:20 PM

T,
you have to use the thin corrugated backed spacers as described in the directions (or trimmed scrap-booking adhesive foam). this photo shows the tracks and spacers "naked".

when assembled and edge paint detailed, they should look something like this;

i hope this helps! cheers.

**thokamous** · #4 02-08-2011, 11:32 PM

thank you it helps a good deal actually the only instructions i got with my PTA halftrack was the optional bits so i was kinda just winging it

**hardlec** · #5 02-17-2011, 02:02 PM

I have found that "foamie" 2mm foam sheets found in craft stores, are easily adaptable for wheels. They come in many colors, and the black makes good tires.