2002p51 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 The other day somebody mentioned on here that The Modehaus had whitewall tires available for the '50 Olds. I emailed them for more information and got this reply: "This tire is in development. The decision to make it was mentioned to a friend, who mentioned it to a friend, who put it on the internet as current fact. The part will be listed on our internet site soon. The cost will be $9.00/set of four. Delivery time will be as usual - 4-6 weeks." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooltoys1 Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 SWEET!! The decals are terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabsscale1 Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I am using some that i had already but i am using some different hubcaps from them as well i do have to do some modifications but if ModeHaus is coming with some will have to get some for other projects i have for the Olds kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Jay, what is so bad about the kit tire decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I'll probably paint the tires myself, but I might be willing to entertain a set of Modelhaus tires. Those decals...I dunno, they just don't look like they'll do the job From talking to a couple of people that were tinkering with the kit already, they don't look too convincing, apparently. Perhaps, if you don't want to pop for a set of tires, the best approach would be to paint on the whitewalls with the decals for a little extra appearance enhancement? I guess the black still comes through a little. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Looks like the MH has these listed now on their site. http://www.modelhaus.com/index.php?part=1&new=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 just put in a order for parts and they are on it! When i get them I will post them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I know The Modelhaus makes top quality stuff, but my question is this- what makes these tires better than what Revell includes as far as style or era-correctness? Do these tires come with the whitewalls already (painted?) on the tires? I see they are specifically designed to fit the (what I refer to as die-cast style) tires in the '50 Olds kit, so maybe that is the first time they've offered such a tire? Are the Revell tires just too large in diameter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I think its all down to the white wall decals Casey. The tires look fine to my eye and we have a 52 Chevy (30k miles, unrestored, mint.) To compare to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I know The Modelhaus makes top quality stuff, but my question is this- what makes these tires better than what Revell includes as far as style or era-correctness? Do these tires come with the whitewalls already (painted?) on the tires? I see they are specifically designed to fit the (what I refer to as die-cast style) tires in the '50 Olds kit, so maybe that is the first time they've offered such a tire? Are the Revell tires just too large in diameter? They don't have decals for the whitewalls..that alone makes them worth getting IMO, not a fan of decal whitewalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The decals do leave a lot to be desired. Painting them is not difficult at all, if you have an airbrush...but not everyone does. I'm sure the Modelhaus offerings will be very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimaxion Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Typical Modelhaus White Walls are handled by an insert . Even the Red , Blue , White , and Gold Line Wide Oval Tires . Re ; Muscle Cars , '60's . That is until '69 - '70 when Raised white letters hit the scene . I recommend the Modelhaus for anything / everything . Thanx .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev0006 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) Coll, great prices too. Looks like the MH has these listed now on their site. http://www.modelhaus...hp?part=1&new=1clickhereclickhere Edited October 25, 2012 by trev0006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dedo Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 check out their #170 ww tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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