I Didn't Think I Wanted To, But Here Goes!

[raildogg]

I just read some, other threads here, in the auto resins section about, truck tires not having too much interest for sales. I'm not sure now if I really want to show these images. I have been playing with the idea of having a 3d master made and casting up a bunch of these for sale, but now I'm not liking it too much. We truck modellers don't really have too many options for low cost tire, wheel sets available so I thought I'd just make up some for short runs at low price points. Now though it doesn't look like it's worth it. But I'd like to hear some comments from the casters here about what they see in my images that need changes to make good castings. The wheel rims are made to work with the kit trim rings to capture the tires. So, what do you think guys??

I must be brain dead now I can't find how to add the images of my stuff to this post

Edited August 5, 2014 by raildogg

[raildogg]

I don't see the add attachment paper clip thingy

[KJ790]

Upload the images to a hosting site such as photobucket, then post the link to the images.

Are you talking about pickup truck tires or big rig tires? If you are talking about big rig tires then I feel like there is still a market for quality tires out there. I'm actually in the process of casting some as we speak, I started working on the molds last night. There is a limited supply of good aftermarket tires out there, so I figured I would just make my own.

[alangarber]

I need Tyrone Malone tires but no one makes them

[raildogg]

Well here goes. i will try to upload my images from photobucket.

So what do you think of these? How can I make them so they are at a acceptable price point. What would I have to do to say, if I wanted to mind you offer them up for sale? Comments, please.

[raildogg]

http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/stringkilla/media/newtruckrim_zps3ccd3b05.jpg.htmlhttp://s1156.photobucket.com/user/stringkilla/media/newtrucktire_zpsd04521f4.jpg.htmlhttp://s1156.photobucket.com/user/stringkilla/media/newtrucktire_zpsd04521f4.jpg.html

Now I hope the images are here of my new tire and rim concept. I ask that the casters here take a look and tell me how to make them better. I maybe will cast them from 3d printed masters. They were drawn to fit the wheels and tires from the AMT Moving On kit from back in the day. I had two of these kits but., because I didn't know any better I, trashed one kit for parts and diorama stuff, and built up the other as a septic sucker truck. That's a story for another time but please critique my images I may just want to sell some too. Thanks guys. Please remove my other stupid threads on this subject.

Edited August 20, 2014 by Casey