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Old 02-25-2008, 01:34 AM
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Default RE: XXL Panzer III Winter 1941 Metal Tracks

it's called the "WinterKetten"....Winter Tracks....
it was used primarily in the Eastern Front (Russian Front) , because its original tracks' small width, it will sink into the snow during winter.
This is how the real thing looks like


And this is how the model will look like


Interestingly, from some of the real battle records, the winterketten had its own limitations. There were records that if the tanks did too quick a turn, the tracks will snap

Russians knew about this, that is why their tanks' tracks are wider.

ETO and Custom RC Model are also promoting these tracks