1:72 Pz.Kpfw.III 56cm

Tracks 56 cm wide for the Pz.Kpfw.III in 1:72 scale

Replacement tracks for a model of the German medium tank Pz.Kpfw.III in the wide version 56 centimeters across. The track is the most conspicuous part of the running gear seen from the side and the viewer has it at a natural eye level, so it is among the parts where a swap pays off first.

The real subject

The Pz.Kpfw.III was a German medium tank that formed the backbone of the armored units in the first years of the Second World War. It gradually received heavier armament, from a 37 mm gun through 50 mm to a short 75 mm gun, and its chassis also served as the basis for other vehicles.

What a wide track is for

A wider track spreads the weight of the vehicle over a larger area and reduces the pressure the vehicle exerts on the ground. On soft terrain, in deep mud and in snow the machine does not sink in as much and sets off more easily. On a model the change is clearly visible: the track projects further out at the sides than the ordinary version and alters the silhouette of the whole running gear.

• Replacement tracks for the Pz.Kpfw.III
• The wide version 56 centimeters across
• 1:72 scale
• Legible teeth and a legible ground-contact pattern
• Crisp edges on which a wash and a dry brush hold

Building and painting tips

Cut the excess material off a short way from the part with a sharp blade and sand the remainder. Wash and degrease the parts before painting. Dry-fit them and make sure the track lies against the wheels along its whole length and does not twist anywhere; with the wide version, also check that the overhang at the sides is the same on both flanks. Adapt the glue and the procedure to the material of the parts according to the manufacturer's instructions.

The package contains tracks. The kit, paints and glue are not included, unless stated otherwise.