Narrow white walls

[berr13]

Can anyone suggest a source for narrow white sidewall tires, other than the Amt parts pack?  I'm looking for something similar to the old American Satco Firestone Deluxe tires.  They have a wider width that looks better, to me, than the AMT tires.  Thanks

[StevenGuthmiller]

Yes.

You can order the same white walls available in some of the Moebius kits from many hobby suppliers like Model Roundup.

 

Steve

 

[berr13]

Thanks, Steve.  I've now got a set on order and on the way.  I'll give 'em a try.

Thanks again!

 

Jim

 

[bill lanfear]

If those don't work for you, you can make your own.  Go buy some sticky blank postal labels and a compass cutting tool. and with a little practice your on your way. I made these from said materials.  I weathered mine so they are "dirty white" but you see it can work quite well.

[El Roberto]

OK...where did you get the compass cutting tool?  I reallllly need one.

[bill lanfear]

Amazon sells them for around $15.  The name brand of mine is OLFA.   It comes with a few replacement blades as well.

[berr13]

Interesting!  I really like what you did...any long term adhesion problems?

Another idea to investigate.  Thanks!

 

[bill lanfear]

10 hours ago, berr13 said:

Interesting!  I really like what you did...any long term adhesion problems?

Another idea to investigate.  Thanks!

 

I suppose given that they are essentially "stickers" there may be some problems for long term (years).  If anyone runs into this problem, they can still glue them or use thin plastic in place of the paper labels then glue.  The labels I used were pretty sticky and stayed put while rubbing them pretty hard for the weathering effect.  I am confident they will last quite a while before possibly losing any stickiness.

[ewetwo]

Do you think you could coat them with the Pledge polish or something similar. 

[berr13]

That's really ingenious, Bill.  I've got to try that.  I wonder if a coat of dull coat spray would work, too.  Great idea! 

[bill lanfear]

Thanks James, I wish I could take credit for the idea but I saw it somewhere on youtube, tried it myself and I am sold.  I think dull coat might be the way to go. My only concern would be how it ages on the tires (flaking). I will definitely use this technique again.