yep...know exactly what you mean.......I have done everything to mine to get it to scale.....only exception will be the width due to the tracks as you say, and the turret, because I want the airsoft gun in place.....I have ordered my wheels from Mato and Tankzone are getting in the scale looking drive wheels for the panther using the Tiger width tracks so all in all the tank will be very close to scale and should look cool.........

Best of luck with yours

Cheers

CaptB