Smitty Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I’m getting ready to order some chrome reverse wheels from the aftermarket, but before I do, I thought I’d ask if anyone is aware of any kits that have them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 Quite a few kits have had them over the years. Pretty sure the original AMT '57 Chevy did (and might to this day), and I seem to recall the latest reissue of the '65 El Camino had 'em, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) AMT '36 Ford most recent issue has some 15 inch beauties. The "new tool" AMT Ala Kart (NOT the original issue double kit...which has some decent if simplified 15 inchers, but is pretty pricey when you can find one) has a nice set of 14 inchers too (though sadly, the engine and gearbox in the "new tool" kit are badly underscale, undermining its value as a parts source). Edited January 10, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 AMT '57 Chevy has two, for the rear. Avoid the Round 2 molded in blue version, as that one has all of the optional parts deleted. Pre-1969 issues won't have them either. There is a Round 2 AMT wheel pack (no tires included) that includes a set also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plowboy Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 The AMT '62 Pontiac has a decent set. But, they're pretty shallow IMO. These are from the AMT '36 Ford. To me, they're the best looking from a kit. I also really like the Pegasus chrome reverse wheels. But, I usually change the tires. There's also a nice set in the Monogram Pro Modeler '60 Corvette. But, they're a little tough to find. The Revell '49 Mercury has a set. But, they're a bit oversized. I don't have a photo of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul Ross Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 I think AMT has a wheel pack with some chrome reverse wheels in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Thankyou Snake, Bill, Mark, Roger and Raoul for your fast and very helpful responses! I knew I'd come to the right place. Roger, thankyou for sharing those killer photos of your models. Those are some really beautiful builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raoul Ross Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Hey no problem. Custom Caps and Wheel Pack AMTPP021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) AMT 59 ElCamino has a great unchromed set. Johan 64 Dodge Super Stock had a nice chromed set. Other Johans maybe did too. AMT 57 Thunderbird has chromed open wheel detail on the inside wheel backs, AFAIK you'll have to source the rings. Also check 56 & 57 Fords for some simple open wheels. MPC 70s Camaros had chromed racing open wheels for the racing option. Revell (now Atlantis) tri-five Chevies had open wheels behind the hubcaps. Don't forget the wheels in Monogram's Orange Crate, Predicta and Blue Beetle, although they're 1/24th and may be too big. Edited January 11, 2022 by Oldcarfan27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 You could always chrome paint the ones in the Revell model a kits.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Thanks Patrick and Guido for taking the time to answer my question. It appears that I have plenty of options now. The depth of knowledge on this forum is impressive to say the least! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 Why, thank you Smitty!...🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzy63 Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 My go-to chromed rims for years were the ones in the old AMT '57 Chevy Bel Air ("Pepper Shaker") kits, although you only got two per kit (top of photo). The set of four (below) are the new kids in town for AMT. They were first supplied in the AMT 824 '36 Ford kit in 2013 and then later included in the AMT PP021 Custom & Competition: Custom Caps 'n Wheel parts pack in 2018. (The AMT 723 and 1192 '65 Ford Galaxie 500XL kits contain unplated versions of these new open wheels.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 The amt '62 Catalina has a set of 4 also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Humble Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 The o-l-d Revell '56 F-100 kit had some of the first, two piecers; maybe those continued in the repop versions? I still have the 'wreckage' of that kit, painted AMT Lime Fire Green, and it will probably never get restored, I had so many problems! Eventual tire-melt was a big one, too. Watch out when you keep your models for a long time! Building my retro kits saved from the day, I use a lot of chrome-reverse rims, put most of the aftermarket-style 'mags' in my never-never bin -- esp the 'Dukes' finned Western type! Speaking of melting (who was?) I recall about 1958 when a pal completely melted a Hawk V-1 fuselage by using too much of the old 'hot' model cement! Looked like a missile by Sal Dali! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, W Humble said: Speaking of melting (who was?) I recall about 1958 when a pal completely melted a Hawk V-1 fuselage by using too much of the old 'hot' model cement! Looked like a missile by Sal Dali! At about the same time, I "melted" the canopy of an Aurora F9F Panther so much it looked like the airplane had a chopped top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Humble Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Snake: but (in moderation) it sure stuck things together in a businesslike way, huh? BTW, I like your quote, and agree 100%; but don't know how to add mine, from Mark Twain. Tips? Wick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 63 ford galaxie has a set.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 4 hours ago, slusher said: 63 ford galaxie has a set.. Thanks Carl, that’s another great option for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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