Are you building this as one of the vehicles that actually saw service, then, or as a might-have-been-had-it-entered-production? In the first case, I agree with you; in the second, it’s reasonable to assume it would have spare tracks on its turret or hull like other German tanks of the period.Jakko - The Maus didn't have tracks fastened to the hull or turret sides, so I won't put stuff on it never had fitted.
I'm just building it O.O.B. for my Grandson, so I'm not really bothered either way. I'm certainly not going to get involved in a protracted discussion as to whether it did or didn't have track sections fixed to it's various appendages. Life's too short.Are you building this as one of the vehicles that actually saw service, then, or as a might-have-been-had-it-entered-production? In the first case, I agree with you; in the second, it’s reasonable to assume it would have spare tracks on its turret or hull like other German tanks of the period.
Well I hope you had your reigns on, and a tag with your name and address tied to your collar.... Mike.Hi Ron
You have been stitched up indeed. Mind you I shouldn't talk - spent yesterday clambering around the kiddies playground at The Ice Cream Farm to celebrate my granddaughter's second birthday.
Looks like good progress on the wheely bits.
Jim
I would have told him anyway so there.... Mike.Jim, at least you got an ice cream for your troubles!
Update.
Nice to see the usual February weather back with us - Wet and cold. Although it does mean den time......
All wheel assemblies stuck to lower chassis.
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I might yet fit the whole length of tracks. So just in case, I've fixed the top rollers in position. I'll make a final decision later in the build.
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EDIT - I've had me a 'thunk' regarding leaving bits off this kit that are not seen. How could I even consider such a thing? It's my Grandson's model and his money! He entrusted it to me for heavens sake, so a full build it is.....
Mind you if it were mine I would be leaving loads out.
Cheers.
Ron
This here gives a very good idea of just how big this thing was:I don't think that would fit on a rail car for transport...
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