Spanjaard
nice comparison

Donatien Автор
Thanks, i didn't found such a comparison in 1:48
Is it worth the money ? I my opinion, yes 🙂

Spanjaard
i have Tiger I (Friulmodel ATL-4807, 1:48) waiting in my stash, glad to know that is probably good (you use Tiger II Hunting Tiger (Friulmodel ATL-4806, 1:48) in your comparison), i guess they must be similar quality

Cortex
Thank you!

Cortex
I got the Heavy Hobby set, will assemble a section and send the pic you to add to the comparison
Tiger I Workable Track Early type (Heavy Hobby PT-48001, 1:48)

Donatien Автор
@Cortex, I built Tiger 1 with heavy hobby, too (and i have panther tracks in the same brand).

It's much better than original tracks, but assembly is a little fragile and tricky.
Don't try to assemble them from the side (the 2 tracks at the same level). I found it's easier to put already assembled tracks on the table, and assemble the new tracks from above.
it's difficult to explain, but there are only 2 ways to assemble tracks : by side, or above 😅

Good idea, i'll also add panther tracks. Currently, i don't have Friul ones yet. And only Tamiya and hobby boss models.

Donatien Автор
@Spanjaard, i built 1/35 Fruil Tiger 1 tracks (but not yet the model), and very few cleanup was also necessary.

I'm very pleased by last years, Friul quality 😊

Cortex
thanks for the tips!

Matthias Weiss
Hey guys, I've been working on this kit lately and found a massive flaw on the tracks!
You can see the issue here, part G1 has one link too much which leads to huge fitting issues when you finally managed to wrap the links around the sprocket and idler wheel.
imghost.net/gmPcY8sCLmavsGc
The only chance to link them is by sagging them more than requested which will give the model an awkward look.
I've tried to assemble them 3 times before I found that issue. Unfortunately I can't find aftermarket replacements in China so I'm thinking of a solution now.

Take care, better buy aftermarket right away if you want to go for this kit!

Cortex
@Matthias Weiss which tracks excatly, kit's original tracks are the one with major fit flaw?

Matthias Weiss
Yes, the kit tracks don't fit. There's one link too much on the G1 track piece which leads to fitting issues all the way through.

Donatien Автор
Thanks for the information, @Matthias
I've not started yet the Ustar KT, and i was wondering if it was necessary to buy friul or trex tracks for this recent model.

I'll save myself a headache, and include missing KT tracks in my next order 😉

Matthias Weiss
Absolutely recommended to buy aftermarket tracks right away.
Be aware however not to bin the kit tracks without taking off the spare tracks for the turret from the sprues.
They are on the same sprues as the main tracks and can be overlooked easily.