Can the treads be joined and then slipped over the wheel assembly or do they need to be wrapped around the wheels and then joined?

I am debating about using the heat method (to melt/flare the pins) or possibly PVC cement (since they are pvc). Anyone try PVC cement?

Seems like they will stretch but thought I would ask.

Also, I may use an expoxy paint to paint the wheels (to prevent them from being softened from the treads). It should be a better barrier I would think?

You'll need to connect them before installing. I'm using "GorillaGlue on mine. It seems to hold well enough for a few trial fittings.

Epoxy will work fine, I pimed and painted mine and they are looking great.
I would also recommend priming all the plastic (to prevent potential "swirl" marks" from coming through your paint.

You'll need to connect them before installing. I'm using "GorillaGlue on mine. It seems to hold well enough for a few trial fittings.

Epoxy will work fine, I pimed and painted mine and they are looking great.
I would also recommend priming all the plastic (to prevent potential "swirl" marks" from coming through your paint.

Thats a good idea, didn't think of that.

Anyone know of a good mail order site for Testors Model Master? Our local hobby shops (as such) have a very limited selection of model paints, just the basic colors. I am having difficulty getting the "metallic" colors for the body etc local.

I used Zap-a-Gap on mine and it has held just fine. I shimmed my rims with brass before painting though.....

I Crazy Glued Mine.. Working fine so far.

I will be reviewing this soon as a guest host on Monster Model Review.

I heated the studs with an old screwdriver,thats it.

Anyone know of a good mail order site for Testors Model Master? Our local hobby shops (as such) have a very limited selection of model paints, just the basic colors. I am having difficulty getting the "metallic" colors for the body etc local.


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DL, try one of Hobby Talk's sponsors.

MegaHobby carries a wide selection of paints and pretty fast service. I've bought from them for years and have never been disappointed.

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Will give them a try, thanks.

Got to give Moebius another plug, I called them Friday after opening my Chariot; have my new body parts today (Monday)!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Well, since the treads are PVC, I decided to try some PVC cement (PVC pipe cement).

At least the brand I tried didn't hold but did manage to dissolve the locator pins on the track.

As I wait for my replacement treads :rolleyes: I will use the remaining and ruined track to experiment with.

To sum up, I don't recommend PVC cement.

If I can find it, there was a super glue I used when building RC plances that was a flexible glue for this type work.

I did'nt know what would actually bond the tracks,that why I melted the pins down,like the old days.

I did'nt know what would actually bond the tracks,that why I melted the pins down,like the old days.

I still may go that route, I was just looking for something to strengthen the joint.