I can't get those plastic indy links either! I tend to handle the model the wrong way and I too kept breaking them. Took the plunge and tried Friulies and never looked back. All I've managed to get done so far on this build is starting the tracks, got about half of 1 side assembled now. I strive to try at least 1 new trick on every build, so on this one I've decided to try the zimmerit stuff. Still undecided on which method to try 1st, but I'm leaning towards putty.