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Two small holes drilled through the hull close together and feed through a piece of thin wire and superglue applied inside to fix it in place. A small weld is then added to either side to replicate the photo that Philipp has linked to. Here's an example...

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Philipp Gross wrote:Ah, our all-time favourite when it comes to instructions...and fiddly photoetch....

On the real thing these little metal straps would be welded onto the hull to hold the letather straps in place which in turn hold the tools. There is absolutely no sane reason for Dragon to provide these as separate parts, unless you really want to have a stripped down tank with no fittings left. Or, in your case, a burned tank, where they would be very helpful if lead wire weren't so much easier to use :lol:

Here's one photo of an empty shovel bracket, I hope that makes it somewhat clear...

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Thanks Philipp, your explanation and that photo makes it very clear now. :) I get it. The little circular things at each end are supposed to be welds. I'm glad I asked. :)

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John Everett wrote:I'm with Phillipp. Ditch the brass; go with lead wire or even paper or tape.
I am tempted to do just that John. ;)

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Thanks Gary. I'll give that a go and see how it works. I hope mine come out as clean as yours. :) Luckily the leather straps will not be an issue for mine ;) :lol:

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Looking very nice. Skeleton tracks on both sides? Total rust-out then? If a total burn out, then no need for leather straps, am I wrong?
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Greg Beckman wrote:Looking very nice. Skeleton tracks on both sides? Total rust-out then? If a total burn out, then no need for leather straps, am I wrong?
You're right Greg, no need for the leather straps, just the small loop that holds them, or in my case, used to hold them. :)

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I've managed to get the skeleton tracks finished. :D I was surprised at how many spares are provided......I could have fed the carpet monster for a month and still had enough track left over. :lol:

This is where I'm up to. Don't be too concerned with the fit, they are just wrapped around so I could see how they look. :roll:
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I still have to do the fiddly tool attachments on the hull before I can move on to paint. :)

Thanks for looking.
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Its coming along very nicely Vincent!

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Vincent

If you are portraying a burnt out vehicle, remember that the suspension system will certainly collapse as a result of the intense heat. Along with the tracks being burnt through, that will result in loose tracks as opposed to the live type you would normally see on a Sherman.

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Grat work Vincent! :D

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