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How to Install Dragon's DS Tracks

Model-makers spend extensive time putting their pieces together, demonstrating an impressive amount of skill, concentration and patience. If you have decided to purchase a Dragon model tank to put together, you likely already know that this project will require those skills, as there are several small pieces that you must assemble. This model would not be complete without the tank̵7;s tracks. Proper installation of these tracks is crucial.

Things You'll Need

Dragon model kit
Adhesive, epoxy or acrylic-based
Regular track installation

Instructions

- 1
  Take the Dragon model parts out and lay them on your work surface. The two tracks that are provided with the kit will be wound up individually around a piece of cardboard.
- 2
  Remove the rubber bands that hold the tracks on the cardboard pieces and unroll them. Lay them flat on your work surface and then flip them over. Using the same cardboard pieces, rewind the tracks individually and put the rubber band back on to secure them in place; rolling them up in the opposite direction will help to remove the kinks that are caused by extended storage time.
- 3
  Construct your Dragon model according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Stop after you have the body finished and the wheel bases done.
- 4
  Position the track -- flat side pointing out -- between the wheel bases on one side of the model and the main body of the model; the track should sit atop the wheels. Loop the track around both of the end wheels and then bring the two ends together.
- 5
  Apply a thin line of adhesive along the edge of the one of the track ends. Press the other end flush against it and hold them together until the glue bonds.
- 6
  Repeat Steps 4 and 5 on the other side with the other track.

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