Halibrand kidney-bean mag wheels in 1/24; any aftermarket source? Surplus to swap?

[Wickersham Humble]

I have a StromBecker 'Scarab' (early battery-powered slot car; sorta) racer I bought in 1959 or '60, and it had very nice two-piece Halibrand pin-drive/knock-off 'mag' wheels, and I'd like to find a source for something as good: one of mine (never used) has a broken outer rim, and my efforts at casting a replica have not been worth using, thus far.  I need one (they were originally cast in blue styrene, using a plastic spindle on the front (steerable) end, and metal axle on the rear, that could be splined to a gear for motorization.  From photos, the original proto Scarabs had wider (perhaps taller) rear rims, but the kit came with four identical parts.  Actually, they are so nice that I wish I had a stash of them, to enhance a number ot other builds that I am progressing on slowly.  Also, the tires on the kit were real rubber, being that it was a table-top racer, and mimicked the Firestone Super-Sports racing tires that were prototypically on so many comp cars; Indy, GP, and Bonneville -- by appearances.  Comet made some nice no-name rubber racing tires too, and I found one example in my parts boxes. 

These 1/24 size rims are nice and big; not underscale for 1/25 builds, also.  Any help at all on where these might be sourced, or on the outside chance, on anyone who might have one or more to deal for -- please communicate!  Even resin or printed tires would be fine for shelf models like mine, of course.  I still have a modest supply of really old kit parts to swap... ! Wick

[sidcharles]

i'm not sure if what i call them are what you do, so as silly if it sounds, a picture might help your cause. i am certain my interpretation is sold by at least two resin 3D guys, but am reluctant to invest the time looking through all of my links if i don't have something to compare.

in any event, to get the size you want, could a 3D be incrementally enlarge,d or are they only adjusted in BIG steps?

[RancheroSteve]

Replicas & Miniatures makes a nice set of Halibrand kidney bean wheels (P-147) that might work for you.

[Wickersham Humble]

Don't think I'd ever bought from them before.  Nice wheels, but no prices; poss not available now?

Wick

[Fat Brian]

If the number of lug nuts doesn't matter to you Aoshima makes a very nice set with rubberish tires.

[stitchdup]

you've got few to pick from if you can find someone to print them

https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=halibrand

[RancheroSteve]

2 hours ago, Wickersham Humble said:

Don't think I'd ever bought from them before.  Nice wheels, but no prices; poss not available now?

Wick

Actually, I have to correct myself a little - I think these might be the style of wheel you're looking for? 

Not sure if they're still available, but you can Email Norm at replmincomd@aol.com or call him M-F 9am-5pm EST at (410) 768-3648 for availability and ordering. 

Photo from Craig Stansfield's Fotki album: https://public.fotki.com/crstan/replican-and-miniat/replicas-and-miniat/page4.html