workable tracks

• ready to assembly,
• ready to paint,
• no glue required, 

• 210 track links
• 420 half-pins

• The tracks on the Sturmtiger were essentially inherited from the Tiger I, but adapted to handle even more weight and stress. Here are the key facts:
  Based on Tiger I Track System
  • The Sturmtiger used the same basic 725 mm-wide tracks as the Tiger I.
  • This was necessary because the vehicle was built on a Tiger I chassis.
• Even Greater Weight Load
  • The Sturmtiger weighed around 65–68 tons, heavier than a standard Tiger I.
  • The tracks had to:
    • Support more weight
    • Handle the recoil of its massive rocket mortar
  • This increased strain on track links and suspension.
• Reinforced Components
  • Track links and pins were effectively late-production Tiger I standard, meaning:
    • Stronger materials
    • Improved durability compared to early Tiger designs
  • Still, the extra weight meant wear was significant.
• Interleaved Road Wheels Retained
  • Like the Tiger I, it used interleaved road wheels under the tracks.
  • Benefits:
    • Good weight distribution
    • Smoother movement over rough ground
  • Drawbacks:
    • Mud and debris buildup
    • Difficult maintenance
• Mud & Urban Debris Issues
  • Designed for urban combat, but tracks could:
    • Get clogged with rubble, mud, or snow
  • This could reduce mobility in ruined city environments.
• Transport Track Requirement
  • Like the Tiger I, the Sturmtiger required:
    • Narrow transport tracks for rail movement
  • Crews had to swap tracks, which was labor-intensive.
• Mobility Reality
  • Despite wide tracks, the Sturmtiger was:
    • Slow and cumbersome
    • Less mobile than the Tiger I due to extra weight
  • Tracks helped prevent it from getting stuck, but couldn’t fully compensate.
• Operational Impact
  • The track system allowed it to:
    • Move through rubble and rough terrain
  • But high weight and complexity meant:
    • Frequent maintenance
    • Limited operational flexibility
• Summary
  • Sturmtiger tracks were:
    • Strong but heavily stressed
    • Effective for short, powerful assaults
    • Not ideal for long-distance or high-speed operations

FAQ coming soon.