Rubber tracks

[Switcher]

How do we glue them together? I know CA doesn't work and heating with a screwdriver provides mediocre results. Outside of sewing them together, is there another option I am unaware of?

[Paul]

How do we glue them together? I know CA doesn't work and heating with a screwdriver provides mediocre results. Outside of sewing them together, is there another option I am unaware of?

I know a few people staple them, they are a pita.

[ScaleModelling1105]

I have to say that I staple them. You have to make sure they are perfectly aligned or sometimes where the front of the track is visible by the sprockets they can be wonky. Heating with screwdrivers never does it for me. Just make sure you staple it in preferably an invisible position.
Hope I was helpful

[Panzerwolf]

Vinyl tracks are terrible
The best option still seems to be stapling, if you paint them later you almost won't notice it.

[Switcher]

Thanks guys I was afraid of the replies. I think we should boycott all mfrs who do not provide decent tracks

All in favour say Aye LOL

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

I'll try to avoid those rubber thingies as much as possible and go after market. But when I do use them I'll stapel them too. Burning them with a heated screw driver does not work for me because I always heat it to much and burn right trough the tracks. ..

[ChrisSteadman]

I'm not really a modeller, but a wargamer and I have assembled many a Fujimi 1/76th scale tank. I use Loctite All Plastics super glue for the vinyl tracks. It appears to give a pretty robust bond that stands the test of repeated handling. Not sure how well it would work on bigger scale tracks.

[Panzermeister36]

I use gorilla super glue (blue cap). The other types of gorilla glue could react with the rubber or the actual plastic of the model

http://uk.gorillaglue.com/media/fck/ima ... OPE_01.jpg

[Switcher]

Thanks a bunch

Did some research this am and I gather HH-66 is good for vinyl. I couldn't come up with any local but got some vinyl glue from the local pool company. I glued one track to see what is what. I am not holding my breath as I am sure many a modeller here has probably experimented with the stuff as well.

[Trainboy153]

I have to say that I staple them. You have to make sure they are perfectly aligned or sometimes where the front of the track is visible by the sprockets they can be wonky. Heating with screwdrivers never does it for me. Just make sure you staple it in preferably an invisible position.
Hope I was helpful

Im with him, staple them I have a thread on this somewhere.

[Switcher]

OK, I am cool with that

Let's reverse this thread just a tad. What have folks used or not on rubber/vinyl tracks, besides the obvious. Curious minds need to know I am pretty sure the Japanese aren't using "hot knifes"

[Lego]

The gel super glue works as well. Think it comes in a black squeezy type bottle.

[ForbesHutton]

I have no problem melting the tracks with a hot screwdriver blade.

But I can't heat and stretch a sprue, I used metal rod or wire for antennas.

[Switcher]

I found a solution
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[Rob]

Oh my goodness, now I can't get that dance out of my head! Nice solution to the sticky track thing though

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

Yup. .. great solution and great dance
And I love smokey the bear hanging on the wall

[Switcher]

Thanks guys. I have been privileged with tons of good info from the community, I have learned a lot. It is better to give than receive

A simple solution no?