afx Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Thought you guys might find a photo collection of the different styles of Fuchs wheels and tires that are included in various Fujimi kits useful. This is not a complete list but it's a good start. I apologize but the first set I don't know the kit source. They appear to be Fujimi as are all the other sets. Edited May 16, 2014 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff B Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 This rules! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empinut Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice job JC! I am pretty sure the first unknown set are from Tamiya, if around a scale 14 to 15 inches, they are from the 911 speedster. A larger diameter of the same style is in the flat nose. Aircooled power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 I think your right Bill about the unknown set. They have poly cap mounting. I'll confirm the scale diameter but they are in the 14"-15" in range. I'll post some of the aftermarket sets I have in my collection this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitforbattle Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Are these box stock or alcladed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Robin, it is the original kit finish on all the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Nice to know. But...as far as I know they are called Fuchs...the other way it's very close to another "four letter word". Edited May 16, 2014 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice to know. But...as far as I know they are called Fuchs...the other way it's very close to another "four letter word". Your are right, I have corrected my oversight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 The suggested Tamiya set scale out to just over 15" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Here are a few aftermarket sets. Edited May 16, 2014 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thanks for sharing JC, need a set for my Revell VW bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Nice Fuchs collection...Have you checked out the Arena models Fuchs? Simón P. Rivera Torres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 I am not Simon please post pictures if you have a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drago Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Nice work!!! I would love to see this model of Fuchs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Alex, those could be made in the same way I did the Detail Master set. Just install the Fuchs center in a very shallow rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Man...this is GREAT !!! I've been messing around trying to get the right wheels for a long-stalled project. Now I have some direction. I don't ever say awesome, but if I did...well, you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Glad to Help Bill. Can't wait to see the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 JC, here they are...to me, the best Fuchs wheels for model cars I've ever seen.They even come with turned aluminum wheels... Simón P. Rivera Torres I am not Simon please post pictures if you have a set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 (edited) Wow Simon that's a killer build! Why haven't I seen that in "Under Glass"? Is this the Esci kit or the new Tamiya? Where are the decals from? Details Simon, I need details. Edited May 19, 2014 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 JC, you haven't, because, it hasn't been in the Under Glass section. This is not a Tamiya or Esci kit..the answer for that, like what kind of decals are the same...I don't know if you read carefully the original post I did...This is an Arena Models kit...Just google it, they make a lot of European stuff models, specially Porsches... Simón P. Rivera Torres Wow Simon that's a killer build! Why haven't I seen that in "Under Glass"? Is this the Esci kit or the new Tamiya? Where are the decals from? Details Simon, I need details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empinut Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Here are some more "crab leg" options using Tamiya Fuchs. This first set of pics shows the larger (18 or 19") Tamiya Fuchs. 1st I removed some of the excess on the back of the rim to mount a skinnier tire. Then I removed all of the rim except for the center spoke piece on 2 of them. On one I mounted an aluminum rim on top of the center piece. On the other, I trimmed the center piece down to fit on TOP of the aluminum rim, creating a "crab leg" look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empinut Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) This next set of pics show the smaller Tamiya Fuchs and Revell Fuchs. I made "crab leg" Fuchs with both using the front rim hoops from the Polar lights funny cars (grinding out the center section). In the group pic, the single, super skinny tire/crableg is the larger Tamiya center section. Edited May 28, 2014 by empinut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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