FujimiLover Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Hey quick question. When you build your cars, do you care if the wheels spin and the steering works? On my Koenig Competition, the front's almost always seem to brake off and I have to CA-glue theme back into place. I'm talking about where the hub's peg goes into the steering knuckles. The point on the model where the instruction's sais NOT to glue to allow the steering to work. My Koenig seems to brake that tiny little peg off and I have to permanently glue it on. On my last red Koenig, the cleaning lady yesterday as carefull as she is, accidently broke the front left wheel's peg and I had to CA glue it back in place. Which is a bumber cause now I can't turn the steering. So, do you guy's care about wheels spinning and steering turning?
ericmaxman Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Well, I do matter, AAMOF. Pity my Revell Mustang '06 and Magnum wheels cant steer, even though they look so great. Most (if not all) Jap kits have steerable front wheels
roadhawg Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Well, the more rigid something is, the less chance it'll break, so no...I don't really care about working steering....I just glue everything in place. And rolling wheels is a definite no-no with me! First, they end up wobbling and look toy-like, and second, if the shelf gets tilted, off they roll!! CRASH!!!!!!!!! You wouldn't leave a REAL car parked with the transmission in neutral, would you? lol!
Zoom Zoom Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I prefer the wheels to steer but not to roll, but I don't obsess over either because it's more important that the car sit square on four wheels and at the right height.
MrObsessive Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Well, if I leave the brakes off------they might not break off.
ericmaxman Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Well, if I leave the brakes off------they might not break off. nice one. i seriously LOL-ed hard.
Exotics_Builder Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I prefer the wheels to steer but not to roll, but I don't obsess over either because it's more important that the car sit square on four wheels and at the right height. I agree with Bob. Especially on the roll. Back in the early 90's some kid rolled a model of mine off the table at a contest. After that, no more turning of the wheels. But square on and stance are the most important. Gerry
FujimiLover Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 Thank's guy's! I prefer being steerable rather than rollable. It look's cool to have the model on display with the front wheels turned. Makes it more realistic I think. I've noticed on some kit's, some of these "peg's" are thicker than others and it's the really tiny thin ones that brake easily.
Foxer Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 You wouldn't leave a REAL car parked with the transmission in neutral, would you? lol! I ALWAYS park my 1:1 with trans in gear AND emergency brake on. I used to fret about keeping the wheels turning on my models in all directions, but after a few hard rolls and turns as mentioned by everyone here I just glue em tight in the position I want , and walk away from hills without looking back!
Guest promodmerc Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 It look's cool to have the model on display with the front wheels turned Unless it's a drag car. then that's the last thing you want I don't worry about them steering either. It's a chore sometimes to get all 4 to sit on the ground and straight up & down.
torinobradley Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 You can replace the pegs with a tougher medium like aluminum or brass rod, just drill a matching hole in the spindle and ca/epoxy in place. Though, this won't stop the tab from snapping off the control arm... After one incident where my brother hit the wall opposite my model shelf, which promptly tilted and most of my entire collection hit the non carpeted floor, I do not have rolling tires on my kits. Steering is another matter. Even if it doesn't work box stock, I tend to pose it as if it works or make it working.
FujimiLover Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 Thank's guys for shareing. The arms on the Koenig Competition are thin and fragile. However, the ones on my 500 SL seem to be stronger, plus it's a simpler kit and I've never had a problem with this one in the past. Last 500 SL I built was silver with red interior. Looked okay, but no where near to what I can build today.
roadhawg Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Unless it's a drag car. then that's the last thing you want UNLESS its a 60s era fuel altered.....those wheels were NEVER straight!
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