My first feeble attempt at weathering armor

Thanks for the info. I was just messing around trying to do just an old weather beaten tank, i guess thing will be my "mule" , i snapped the tracks trying to stretch them over the wheels, maybe i should have tried to soak the on hot water first.
Sorry to hear about the track issue. Getting them on without breaking something, like drive sprockets, idler wheels or even the track can be tricky, especially if the tracks fit snugly. One thing you might look into is aftermarket individual link tracks. They're a pain in the pants to assemble, but a good set can make a huge difference in the appearance of your finished kit.