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Kettenkrad tracks
obg153
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2019 - 02:05 AM UTC
A while back some new track sets came out, I think were those computer (or laser) printed types, but can't find the company offering them. IIRC they were complete runs and not the indy link kind. Anyone know who makes them??
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2019 - 02:22 AM UTC
Some options :

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/minor-vmd35032-3d-printed-fully-workable-tracks-kettekraftrad--1102565

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/minor-vmd35033-wintertracks-kettenkraftrad--1102558

H.P.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 05, 2019 - 12:37 PM UTC
Thank you for the link, H.P. The company that had them is called Minor,, key word being "had." Their website says the kettenkrad tracks are no longer available, and sets for the RSO and Sdkfz10 aren't either. I was hoping to find easier-to-use track sets because those tiny links in the Dragon kits are very difficult for me & my four thumbs to assemble.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 06, 2019 - 12:03 AM UTC
As a Plan B, I guess you could take a look at Modelkasten Borgward IV Ausf A track set (# K-30). I've read somewhere these tracks were the same as the Kettenkrad ones.

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/modelkasten-k-30-borgward-b-iv-ausf-a-track-link-set-104pcs--196286

Not sure they're easier to assemble though...

H.P.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 06, 2019 - 06:10 AM UTC
I am pretty sure that the Kettenkrad tracks were the same as those on the Mittlerer Ladungsträger Springer Sd.Kfz. 304. The Borgward tracks were different.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 06, 2019 - 08:39 AM UTC
I guess you're right Tom. The Borgward tracks are visibly wider. Similar but not the same...

PS I agree with you about the Springer tracks. It was based on many Kettenkrad parts included the running gear.

H.P.
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