Trackbase Panzer II Base
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Now here is a unique and interesting concept. If you're looking for
a different way to display your model, why not set it above a resin copy
of an actual track link from the vehicle that model represents?
Contained within the box supplied by Trackbase is one
resin copy of an actual 1:1 track link; an unfinished oak base; and one
bottle of Trackbase's "Track Color" acrylic. The "Track
Color" is matched to Humbrol's original "Track Color",
albeit in acrylic form. The resin track link copy does require some work
to remove a little bit of excess flash, but that's mainly to get the track
to fit within the slots of the base. (You can see exactly the concept
Trackbase is going for by viewing the image on the front page of their
site.)
Yes, Trackbase purchases actual 1:1 real track
links to make its resin copies from. This concept works because you're
not lugging around a very heavy, metal track link around to contests.
While not exactly light, the resin copy is far less heavy than an actual
link, saving undo strain on modeling muscles. The "Track Color"
is included to help finish the link that comes with the Trackbase set.
This is a very interesting concept. One advantage on
the modeling circuit is that you can be sure your model is higher than
most models being viewed by the judges, plus you're ensured of having
plenty of space around your model, thus setting it apart from the rest
of the competing masses. This will work well for 1/35th modelers; however,
the base may dwarf 1/72nd models, maybe even distracting the judges away
from the model. Something that will have to be experimented with (unless
the Trackbase is used as the basis for an entire diorama, or some other
scene with complete groundwork).
My thanks to Trackbase
for the review sample. Be sure to check out their site for prices and
availability, including which tracks are currently available (more than
just the Panzer II).
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