1/76 Airfix Matilda Tank
Discussion
Another "quickie" from me. I find these little tanks very satisfying to build.
The model was originally released by Airfix around 1974. So, although not up to the most modern moulding standards, it actually went together with no filler required whatsoever.
I really like the colour scheme as it is quite unusual for an AFV - especially a British one.
The model was originally released by Airfix around 1974. So, although not up to the most modern moulding standards, it actually went together with no filler required whatsoever.
I really like the colour scheme as it is quite unusual for an AFV - especially a British one.
Thank you.
It was my first experience with the dreaded "vinyl" Airfix tank threads. I have to say that their solution for joining the thread ends together i.e. melting a rubber "rivet" with a hot screwdriver end, does not work
I ended up using an epoxy glue (Z-Poxy) to attach the two ends of the threads and that seems to have done the trick.
It was my first experience with the dreaded "vinyl" Airfix tank threads. I have to say that their solution for joining the thread ends together i.e. melting a rubber "rivet" with a hot screwdriver end, does not work
I ended up using an epoxy glue (Z-Poxy) to attach the two ends of the threads and that seems to have done the trick.
Eric Mc said:
Thank you.
It was my first experience with the dreaded "vinyl" Airfix tank threads. I have to say that their solution for joining the thread ends together i.e. melting a rubber "rivet" with a hot screwdriver end, does not work
I ended up using an epoxy glue (Z-Poxy) to attach the two ends of the threads and that seems to have done the trick.
Stitching works well if you can conceal the join - but individual link tracks are best, if sometimes a little time-consuming. Not to say expensive.It was my first experience with the dreaded "vinyl" Airfix tank threads. I have to say that their solution for joining the thread ends together i.e. melting a rubber "rivet" with a hot screwdriver end, does not work
I ended up using an epoxy glue (Z-Poxy) to attach the two ends of the threads and that seems to have done the trick.
When you apply heat to the "rivet", instead of flattening it, it makes it sticky and stringy. And when the hot metal is withdrawn, it pulls the rivet with it. It just doesn't work as a solution.
However, I think the epoxy glue method I've used seems to be the solution without resorting to stitching, stapling, or re-threading.
I wanted to keep the build simple and inexpensive - going entirely with what Airfix provided.
The new mould small scale armour they make uses proper pre-moulded polystyrene tracks, which solves any issues.
However, I think the epoxy glue method I've used seems to be the solution without resorting to stitching, stapling, or re-threading.
I wanted to keep the build simple and inexpensive - going entirely with what Airfix provided.
The new mould small scale armour they make uses proper pre-moulded polystyrene tracks, which solves any issues.
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