Mikeresin 1/72 Tiger Tracks Review
Review of Mikeresin’s 3D-printed tracks for the 1/72 Tiger
Mikeresin’s MKRSN0016 reference is a set mirrored 3D-printed 1/72 Tiger I tracks, which includes the sprocket wheel. They come in a cardboard rigid box that measures 15 * 9.5cm and is 4 cm tall. The front and top labels are large and serve as a seal. Inside, three zip-lock bags are enclosed in bubble wrap to provide extra protection. A roll of 0.2mm wire is also included, as well as a short instruction sheet. The track links are conveniently packaged in bags that have been marked for both the left and right side. Each side consists of 60 tracks links printed in two separate trays. Detail is crisp and clear. The track links are very simple to separate from the base. You just snap the link to remove the support without any traces. Within a few minutes, they’re all ready for assembly. In reality, even with the excellent protection, some links were detached. The links were neither broken nor damaged. They simply came off the base. The zip bag ensures that they stay with the rest. Although the centre supports need to be cut carefully with a sharp blade, this is not a big problem. They come as two halves, with a guide to align the teeth. The wheels fit perfectly. It also includes a shaft that fits into the model and drills a hole of 2 mm. It is possible to assemble the track with no greater difficulty than inserting the pins into all the links. The instructions say to use a pin of 0.5 cm, but a longer pin (0.8 cm) goes through the whole track and is more comfortable. There are no obstructions in the holes, and pins go through without any issues. Once assembled, these pins are still perfectly usable. The track also fits into the sprocket smoothly, just as expected. The number of links will depend on your model, preference and the amount you want to use. The box includes 120 links on each side. This is more than enough to cover the entire track as well as spares.
The conclusion of the article is:
The sprockets and printing quality are excellent. The printing quality is excellent, they are easily released from the tray and assemble is effortless and straightforward.