FRIULMODEL Metal TRACKS - MADE EASY, Full build tutorial (1/35)

The process was so frustrating, that I decided to make a funny video about them. The full proces is explained step by step. Building, glueing, and burnishing. And a lot of swearing... :D

[@robbo1068]

I really enjoy your sense of humour....it made me smile throughout your commentary. I've used Friulmodel tracks before and you are very correct in saying that they are frustratingly annoying when building them but getting into a Zen flow will help with the repetitive task. They look terrific in the final end. Great job explaining the dos and don'ts and the process from start to finish.

[@dioramadevil]

I just want to say things as they are, and if I can make them funny, why not... 🤣🤟

[@daffoneill2048]

Brilliant video- Thanks! Love the humor!

[@dioramadevil]

You are welcome. Tnx for watching... ❤️😁

[@chungnun4948]

I recently have been printing my own link and length tracks, while yes it takes time to clean them from resin and to cure them, if printer is tuned well then there is no need for drilling which makes the process much more calm. It is also much cheaper!

[@dioramadevil]

I got many comments, that I should try 3D printed tracks... Why not? It seems that 3D printing is the future for most of the things in modeling... :D

[@chrisdowell5976]

Perfect result from my POV. By the way it's amazing how you take fun out of every moment of this hobby, even from situations like this - where people usually end up reflecting on the meaning of life, death, and our general staying on this planet asking "why?" 😂

[@dioramadevil]

Hehe... You feel me... 🤣🤟

[@John_Sharrock]

I love these tracks.I usually build them over several sessions which makes them a bit less of a chore.They have become very expensive over the last couple of years.

[@dioramadevil]

At the end, they look great... Probabbly, some better products exist those days...

[@bushranger900]

@@dioramadevil I have to disagree these tracks are not good at all for our hobby and promoting them as good will turn beginners off imo

[@dioramadevil]

@@bushranger900 wich tracks are you talking about?

[@trevoratchison3904]

I think it is up to the modeller as to what he wishes to use bringer or not. I use them as I hav set up to jigs to make building them easier

[@michaeldean1289]

That sounds like a good start! I’ve got to do a few T34/85s so I might take your advice my friend

[@dioramadevil]

Those ones are the best for start. I mean, you probably will not kill anyone... 🤣

[@Hori_Ado]

To me they are still no.1 even if 3d printed ones are easier to assemble and cheaper. I love their weight and they look great even without weathering, right after blackening bath.

[@dioramadevil]

That is true... Old school rocks... 🤣🤟

[@ModeliteDiorama]

Haha they look evil but compared to the Rubber tracks, they are definetly worth it 😂

[@dioramadevil]

Indeed... 🤣

[@999rxerox4]

Hey glue sniffer. Love your work. Just a few suggestions - don't put barbed wire in the butt hole, it might hurt :) When it comes to assembling the tracks, use dress maker pins and hammer them through, that way you don't need to drill holes

[@dioramadevil]

Hmmm... Interesting. Are they 0.3mm? And you cut them with wath? Evryday something new... 😀 Tnx...

[@999rxerox4]

@@dioramadevil The ones I used were 16mm x 0.65mm for King Tiger tracks. I placed my old hold and fold tool in a mini vise, inserted and aligned 10 tracks. Inserted the pins and then used a mini hammer. I cut pins flush with a cheap set of nippers and then pushed these in with the nose of the nippers

[@dioramadevil]

@@999rxerox4 I should try this...

[@michaeldean1289]

Hahahaha I’m trying to avoid using them, even though I know that they are fantastic tracks, I just don’t think I can bear the strain 😂

[@dioramadevil]

Start with T34 ones... I suggest...

[@bobholmstrom786]

I laughed so hard when you said it was like pulling barbed wire from the butthole my spleen just about ruptured……lol. Fruils can be a huge pain in the ass for sure. I look for resin ones first and if no other options ill go with Fruils.

[@dioramadevil]

It was the most apropriate comparation... 🤣 I must try resin ones... Tnx...

[@bobholmstrom786]

@@dioramadevil T-Rex Studio is my go to

[@dioramadevil]

@@bobholmstrom786 i must try them. Tnx

[@markbusuttil1015]

Hi first of all a very nice diorama well done 👍 , can you please tell me the colour that you used to paint the vest of the figure with the hat thanks again

[@dioramadevil]

Hi. Tnx. I am sorry, but you are asking about a figure and a diorama in the video of the tracks (no figures and dioramas at all), so please tell me of what diorama are you talking. :D

[@markbusuttil1015]

Hi sorry it was a mistake but I like your videos well done 👍

[@dioramadevil]

@@markbusuttil1015 I also have dioramas, with figures, but no hats... :D

[@davidfernandes920]

I'm not sure if they're for me. I like building models but it's a hobby, I'm not a total accuracy nut.

[@dioramadevil]

I am also not a acurracy maniac. But, when you see those scale tracks, well... Wow. I am an mechanical engenier, and the idea about making a mold to do so small pieces is facinating... 😀

[@lomplan]

I used friulmodel for a Sherman, now I'm being treated by a group of psychiatrists.😱

[@dioramadevil]

😂😂😂😂 I feel you... 👍

[@user-oq9qz4os6d]

mettere delle bestemmie in un video del genere lo trovo di pessimo gusto--------

[@dioramadevil]

Mi dispiace che la pensi cosi... Ti auguro un felice anno nuovo... ❤️

[@user-oq9qz4os6d]

@@dioramadevil anche a te buon 2024

[@rickmoreno6858]

I take it that you're from those part of italia, uncle diorama devil? That was pretty damn funny.

[@dioramadevil]

Hehe... No actaly am from Slovenia, but on the border with Italy. 15min from Trieste, where is my modelling club... 😀