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Post by chromdome35 on Jul 10, 2023 20:46:17 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 10, 2023 21:01:07 GMT -5
Man.....that's really too bad. Hopefully some one worthwhile steps up to the plate.
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Post by Tojo72 on Jul 10, 2023 22:04:04 GMT -5
Yes,there stuff has been getting harder and harder to find for awhile now.I imagine if anyone has them they will be going for a fortune now. I've always liked the weight of them,but these guys make a nice product also. quickwheelstore.com/quicktracks/1-35quicktracks.html |
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Post by Tobi on Jul 10, 2023 23:19:29 GMT -5
Friul is not the only maker of metal link tracks, in the last few years others (mainly from China) have stepped into the market. I got already weaned a few years ago, when Friul decided to no longer distribute via others but exclusively by their own web-shop. That made them suddenly so much more expensive that I never considered ordering from them.
Too bad, they were one of my favorite product. My stash is increasing its value.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 11, 2023 7:34:06 GMT -5
That's too bad to know. We are seeing a lot more aftermarket track sets out there especially those using new 3D printing that have pretty good results. I only wish they are not that expensive! I looked at my stash recently and I have about ten unused Friul sets right now so I should be a very rich man soon...  |
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Post by Tobi on Jul 11, 2023 8:18:48 GMT -5
I dunno the exact count, but definitely more than 10 in my case. More like 10 for Panthers alone.
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Jul 11, 2023 8:30:42 GMT -5
First off, this is a bummer. Secondly, why is it that something I neglect to acquire when I should seems to be gone when I actually get around to ordering it. The old adage, "get em while they're hot", really does have meaning.
Thanks for the heads up, Brian!
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Post by dupes on Jul 14, 2023 19:34:29 GMT -5
Who else makes similar metal sets? I've seen a lot of 3d printed stuff, but haven't come across any metal.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 15, 2023 10:27:49 GMT -5
Who else makes similar metal sets? I've seen a lot of 3d printed stuff, but haven't come across any metal. I can only think of MasterClub and I haven't used them yet but heard mostly good things. |
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Post by Real G on Jul 15, 2023 11:55:34 GMT -5
Sector 35 from Russia also makes them. I’m not sure if they are copies of Friul tracks or not, but they come 95% assembled, with some loose links for fine adjustment.
But their factory workers are sloppy with the CA glue - I tried using blackening fluid on my Sector KV-II tracks, but they came out all spotty. The copious amounts of CA smeared all over the links prevented the oxidation process. I ended up painting the tracks.
BTW has anyone emailed Friul recently to try to order tracks? I was looking to get their Objekt 279 and S-Tank sets.
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Post by Tobi on Dec 17, 2023 7:27:54 GMT -5
It seems Friul is back in business, perhaps under new management. My favorite online shop has them back in stock and advertised them "back in program again"
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 17, 2023 9:54:03 GMT -5
Yes,their back. In their absence I've been using 3-D printed tracks by Quickwheel,reasonable prices,easy to use,fast shipping. quickwheelstore.com/Check em out |
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Dec 17, 2023 10:00:24 GMT -5
Yes,their back. In their absence I've been using 3-D printed tracks by Quickwheel,reasonable prices,easy to use,fast shipping. quickwheelstore.com/Check em out Wow, awesome link, Tony. They look clean right out of the bag, too. Thanks for the link! |
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 17, 2023 10:04:41 GMT -5
Yes,their back. In their absence I've been using 3-D printed tracks by Quickwheel,reasonable prices,easy to use,fast shipping. quickwheelstore.com/Check em out Wow, awesome link, Tony. They look clean right out of the bag, too. Thanks for the link! Sure Steve,you should see his videos they really go together fast.They don't have the weight of metal,but thats not a big issue for me. |
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Post by thechaos on Dec 17, 2023 11:54:49 GMT -5
Wow, awesome link, Tony. They look clean right out of the bag, too. Thanks for the link! Sure Steve,you should see his videos they really go together fast.They don't have the weight of metal,but thats not a big issue for me. Yes the have best quality tracks but you can only buy with cred cart. Not a option for me. I dont becam a credit cart, becouse my illness. |
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Post by moparmadness on Dec 17, 2023 21:37:04 GMT -5
Yeah, I’m good with the 3D printed resin ones, but there’s something cool about those metal tracks from Fruil. Great way to get a real sag if applicable. Glad they’re available again.
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