cobraman Posted April 13, 2020 Posted April 13, 2020 Does anyone have a suggestion of where I can get a decent set of 1/25 wire wheels ? The type for a sports car so not any deep dish ones. Would not be opposed to having to buy a kit that has a set if needs be. Thanks guys !
cobraman Posted April 13, 2020 Author Posted April 13, 2020 Thank you Greg (pm) and Bill. I will order those . I think they will fit the bill nicely.
Flat32 Posted April 13, 2020 Posted April 13, 2020 I'd rate Randy's wire spoke wheels a couple cuts above decent, maybe a few cuts.
Bainford Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 The Fujimi 15” Borani wheel/tire set is pretty nice.
Flat32 Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 Went to buy a Fujimi set and got "out of stock" at a couple places, but found them on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/p/1600469808 Is the price for real???
djflyer Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 54 minutes ago, Flat32 said: Went to buy a Fujimi set and got "out of stock" at a couple places, but found them on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/p/1600469808 Is the price for real??? Doesnt surprise me what outrageous prices some people ask for stuff thats OOP. Both the tires and wheels are excellent, but not worth that kinda coin.
gman Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Flat32 said: Went to buy a Fujimi set and got "out of stock" at a couple places, but found them on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/p/1600469808 Is the price for real??? Youch! The last set I saw in-person at a local hobby shop was in the range of $32 Canadian dollars. Granted, that was some time ago, and demand will drive price on sites like eBay (as will greed). I suspect the person who listed that set will get to keep them.
peteski Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Flat32 said: Went to buy a Fujimi set and got "out of stock" at a couple places, but found them on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/p/1600469808 Is the price for real??? If you setup an automatic search on eBay, and are patient, you will likely find them much less expensive. Being patient is the key word. I had to wait for couple of years for some item I was looking for to show up for a reasonable price (and not get bid up).
Flat32 Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 I wouldn't want to snipe them from a guy who really needs them or run up the bid.
peteski Posted April 14, 2020 Posted April 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Flat32 said: I wouldn't want to snipe them from a guy who really needs them or run up the bid. I didn't mention sniping or bidding..Just set up a search and have it notify you when new listings for those wheels come up for auction. If the price is to your liking you start watching the item and bid whatever you think you wan to spend. I have many automatic searches set up on eBay for the items I'm lookign for. Bot to watch what the selling price history is, and to bid on items I'm interested in.
cobraman Posted April 17, 2020 Author Posted April 17, 2020 Model Builders Warehouse is OUT of the 1/25 scale wheels and I not sure I could make the 1/24 scale ones they do have work for mu purpose.
Matt Bacon Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 Gotta admit, I've done my share towards getting the 1/24 versions out of stock as well... ? best, M.
Tom Geiger Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 On 4/14/2020 at 2:04 AM, peteski said: I didn't mention sniping or bidding..Just set up a search and have it notify you when new listings for those wheels come up for auction. If the price is to your liking you start watching the item and bid whatever you think you wan to spend. I have many automatic searches set up on eBay for the items I'm lookign for. Bot to watch what the selling price history is, and to bid on items I'm interested in. That’s how I’ve bought all the old rare kits I’ve wanted. Set the search and watch the emails they send you. Bid your reasonable number on ones you like and eventually the right combo of right car at right price will come together.
89AKurt Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 Those Fujimi wire wheel sets are gold-plated. That's why I bought a whole Fujimi Daytona kit. Now I need to keep an eye out for decent tires for that model.
High octane Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 Really nice set of wire wheels and tires in the old Corvette America kit.
afx Posted April 17, 2020 Posted April 17, 2020 (edited) These are the same wheel/tire combination that comes in Fujimi's Ferrari Daytona kits - they are very nice. Edited April 17, 2020 by afx
cobraman Posted April 19, 2020 Author Posted April 19, 2020 Thanks guys, I found a set I hope will work on the bay.
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