Just to say that I have recently completed this model and am very astisfied with the results. I have posted a review on my website at
http://www.geocities.com/gpmatthews
and intend to add other reviews as I build.
I was interested to read peoples' comments on track and here is an extract from my website:
I have tried all manner of small scale tracks. Vinyl tracks as used in the old Airfix kits, by Fujimi and by Matchbox, to name but a few, can be OK, but tend to be over thick, difficult to position realistically, and are generally awkward to handle and paint. There is also the possibility of "track rot" where the plasticiser in the track migrates into the polystyrene of the model causing eventual melting of the plastic. Fully moulded track and suspension units like, for example, those in Minitanks are also less than satisfactory and suspension details in particular can be poor. Extratech's etched brass tracks are very fiddly to assemble (I have resorted to using a stereo microscope on occasion), but look fantastic when finished. I have used embossed heavy aluminium foil with fair results, but don't know how practical this would be for commercial manufacture. I've not seen it done. Vacuum formed tracks I have found cumbersome, not crisp in detail and generally undesirable. Resin tracks that may be thermo-formed with hot water or a hair dryer are ok, but very difficult to get to sit just right. These are used by Modelkrak, for example. This leaves injection moulded track lengths with individual links as my favoured option (except when feeling masochistic and and on good terms with my microscope). I would ideally prefer to have sufficient multiple link lengths to do the whole track length, with individual links supplied as well. This gives the option to bend longer lengths around sprockets, etc., if desired, but also allows the use of individual links for those that prefer this. Spare links are also always useful for stowage and for the bits box.
Any other comments?