old git Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I'm currently assembling a Spartan and having some issues with the track sections. Some seem too long, others at the wrong angle. My hobby knife and needle files are working overtime at the moment. Anyone else having or had similar problems? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/305205-fw-spartan-problems/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramell Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 I have heard of similar problems from people who have bought Spartans. Try sending an email to Forge World, with pictures documenting the problem. They'll probably send you a new set of tracks. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/305205-fw-spartan-problems/#findComment-3989389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaedes Nex Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 This is a known problem with the Spartan chassis. Most track links are either going to be too long or too short. They recently fixed their Spartan molds but I believe it was for a hull problem, though that may indirectly affect the track fitting as well. Did you purchase the Spartan recently? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/305205-fw-spartan-problems/#findComment-3990571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
old git Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Lucky enough to get one for my birthday a few weeks ago so yes, recently. If what you say is true about the hull molds then it worked, I've had no issues with that part. I made the mistake of gluing track sections on before checking for fit so I have to persevere. A bit of chopping and filing should see it alright, just a pain. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/305205-fw-spartan-problems/#findComment-3990643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 The tracks are a well known problem.. with A LOT of patience, swearing, superglue, hairdrying and hope i managed to get mine to fit without cutting any links out (On 1) my typhon i just cut links and was done with it.. A fair few people have been asking fw to recut it with thtracks already on like the sicaran but who knows if thatll ever happen Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/305205-fw-spartan-problems/#findComment-3990696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 This is slightly worrying, I have a Spartan but purchased it over a year ago. I guess if I needed replacement parts I would be 'd. Does anybody know of any third party tracks that would fit? (Mine will probably look kind of Chaos-y anyway I guess as it is primarily for my Black Legion) I remember Sheep made some Frag Launchers for his excellent SoH Spartan, maybe that could cover up some problems? http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh190/MidnightRunner81/Spartan.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/305205-fw-spartan-problems/#findComment-3996509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
old git Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 With a lot of trimming and some plastic rod I've managed to get the tracks looking OK. I have thought about making some track guard type coverings to mask the problems but that's a whole lot of plastic card and rivets, plus I'm itching to get it painted and on the table. However I'm still unsure which army it's going to join so maybe some extra time building it will give me more pondering time. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/305205-fw-spartan-problems/#findComment-3996613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnightmare Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 That's where I am lucky, going to magnetize the doors for Black Legion/Death Company so I can use it for both armies ;) Glad you have sorted yours, gives me hope for mine (when I get it started :D) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/305205-fw-spartan-problems/#findComment-3996618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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