Prostreet Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Looking for some aluminum semi wheels for a custom 359 project, I know Micro nitro use to make them but he stopped doing them for some reason. Anybody know of other places to get some? did a search and came up with nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 looks like MCA (Michael Cherry) in Australia might be the only one making them at this time. The only way I know how to get his parts is though KFS in England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Thx. Ben, i just noticed that when i was on KFS and emailed MCA, you have to go direct to them. Wanted to order some stuff from KFS but they don't accept paypal, bummer. I need to contact you for some stuff also Ben, but fotki is down right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) MCA has his owen web site ( Mr Cherry lives in England ) sorry Ben.he dose take paypal. Edited August 9, 2014 by Mr mopar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr mopar Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 http://www.mca-model-accessories.co.uk/ here's the web page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I have a set of MCA US Style Alcoas. They come with real nuts and bolts, which are nice, but I customized them with .075 acorn nuts (#1455) from RB Motion. They are shown here with Michelin XDY3 drive tires from Ben Wicker's Class A Resin. You may use regular Italeri tires too, as I have done with the steer tires. A set of Michelin steer tires sure would be nice....right Ben? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Man those look awesome. I ordered a set of bridgestones from ben. Im gonna have to get some of those wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Whoa! Love the drive Michelins! The acorn nuts look awesome too! Very nice. MCA wheels are very nicely machined, though a little wide between the rims in the back. But overall excellent stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo590 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I have ordered wheels from Michael (MCA) several times now....for my projects...and very happy with the quality and delivery time(s)....thank you for the info on the acorn nuts.....looks like you are detailing a DD Series 60 in the background....nice details...and decals. Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I have ordered wheels from Michael (MCA) several times now....for my projects...and very happy with the quality and delivery time(s)....thank you for the info on the acorn nuts.....looks like you are detailing a DD Series 60 in the background....nice details...and decals. Kurt No problem. And yes, I'm working on a Series 60 right now, I'll post about it soon. I've been using your work as a reference and your awesome decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Thx. for all the info guys, i contacted MCA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Hey Cary, how did you fix the acorn nuts to the wheels? I went to look for the nuts at RB Motion and the only ones similar to these have a cylindrical extension to them, so I guess you just stick them into the wheel holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Robert - Yes, the stud itself fits a bit loose in the hole, but I used a tiny bit of CA on the stud to secure it. The super glue seems to work well, and it is simple and clean. But it is tedious, even with tweezers. I may use a stronger metal epoxy in the future. Though they haven't popped off yet, I don't want them popping off and having to replace them (though this would be a realistic operation like the full size nut covers that go missing all the time!). Originally, I planned to use Scale Hardware's real threaded acorn nuts on the supplied bolts, but they still don't have the nickel plated ones available in 1.2mm. The RB Motion ones look great anyway and are aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Cary. is the gap on the rear wheels really that big or did you add a spacer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Cary. is the gap on the rear wheels really that big or did you add a spacer? No, that's the way it is. Like Robert stated earlier, it is my only real complaint too. The rear wheels are one piece (though Michael said he has made them separate before, but for more $) and I noticed it more when I put the XDY's on them, as they have less sidewall buldge than the Italeri tires. I'm overlooking it because the overall effect is so pleasing, and they will be mostly covered by a motorhome box. Now, if I was using them on a tractor, especially with no trailer, it might bother me more. But, with a nice set of real metal full rear fenders, rear tail light bar and mudflaps...yeah your large car would be pure class, and those wheels will be perfect... I considered the accurate 1/24 resin wheels from Ben, but I really wanted the real aluminum ones, and it seems MCA is the only choice available at this time and like I said before, the overall effect is really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostreet Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 Cool, thx. for the info Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 ATTENTION EVERYONE!!!! I am having VERY accurate real aluminum wheels made from my drawings and blueprints!! They should be ready this next week or the week after that! I have seen pictures of them in progress and they look outstanding!!! I am doing a modern Alcoa 24.5 ten hole wheel and the older 20" split rim ten hole and five hole wheels that will use the plastic rings from the AMT kits. My split rim wheels are MUCH more accurate than the AMT wheels and these will be REAL ALUMINUM!!! Stay tuned guys! These are being made in VERY limited quantitys so grab them while you can!! http://bwicke9.wix.com/class-a-resin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petetrucker07 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Oh boy, Ben your gonna get me in the dog house with the wife with all these new products. Guess i should remodel the dog house, put an addition on it so i make it my hobby room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'll be sure to put a new post here with lots of pics just as soon as I have some here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scale trucker Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 ben please put me down for a set of alcoas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincen47 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 ATTENTION EVERYONE!!!! I am having VERY accurate real aluminum wheels made from my drawings and blueprints!! They should be ready this next week or the week after that! I have seen pictures of them in progress and they look outstanding!!! I am doing a modern Alcoa 24.5 ten hole wheel and the older 20" split rim ten hole and five hole wheels that will use the plastic rings from the AMT kits. My split rim wheels are MUCH more accurate than the AMT wheels and these will be REAL ALUMINUM!!! Stay tuned guys! These are being made in VERY limited quantitys so grab them while you can!!http://bwicke9.wix.com/class-a-resin 24.5" in 1/24 scale? Now that would be nice. Accurate modern tires to go with them? I'm in. Can't wait to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yes, we already have beautiful modern tires cast flawlessly in rubber resin. The masters for these tire were made utilizing 3d printing so the detail on them is unmatched! You can see all the tires we offer on my website: Http://bwicke9.wix.com/class-a-resin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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