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Welcome !

I just joined the forum few days ago and think it's a kind place.

Great job you make with 3D printers.

Malibu wrote:Hi,

now I understand what is ment by replacement tracks.
I have two of them missing on the Snow-trac in the Picture below.
If anyone of you could make a scetch with all measurements I can do the 3D-data and send it to you by E-Mail.
With this data you can place an order at shapeways.
Choose material "Elasto Plastic" and we will see how the parts appear.

Stephan

I doubt it would be cost effective. You can get a set of replacement tracks/treads for 3 euro.

Hi,

where can I buy the replacement-tracks for my snow-trac?
Of course this would be a much cheaper and better way to get this parts.

But I´m not sure if SMS88 was thinking about this tracks or maybe for another model where no spare parts are avaiable?

Stephan

@ Stepahne thanks for your welcome. Isn´t it amazing how collecting little toy cars can bring people from all over the world together.

There are a number of suppliers, here's one from ebay. I don't know if they are the cheapest but I've had good quality spares from nobleco in the past:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Matchbox-35B-Sn ... 566c4c9429

There are other suppliers who make reproduction parts here, maybe worth a look:

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=2510

The tracks/treads are available (as replacement parts) for all Matchbox 1-75, Majors & Kings.

The best sources:
Modelcarparts.com (Netherlands): http://www.modelcarparts.com/ (available for 1,50 Euro each)

Model-Supplies Co. UK (England): http://www.model-supplies.co.uk/ (available for 1.30 GBP each)

Recovertoy.com/ (Australia): http://www.recovertoy.com/index.php (closed since May 2014 and expected to reopen in Nov. 2014, as of this date the site is still off line)

The ebay seller is charging a significant mark-up and $4.50 in postage for a set. He's buying them from one of the above and marking up the price 300% plus charging excessive postage.

Hi,

thanks a lot for these links.
With this background it dosn´t make sense to print replacement tracks.

Regards Stephan

Hi,
first Impala taxi with passenger.
I guess he is reading the New-York-Times.
Regards Stephan

Hi,
here some old pictures of our modell-railway back in 1967.
There are a few Matchbox-models to be found.
Regards Stephan

These are great Stephan, and what a good idea for another thread to be created where members can post pictures like yours, really nice pictures, thanks for showing them here.

P.S Is that you in the pictures...you haven't changed a bit...

Ghosty.

Hi today I had the chance to take a ride in a Snow-Trac.
It was cold, sticky and loud - but great fun.
Here you can find a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEGBNonmqKM

Stephan