FujimiLover Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Hello there. I'm on the hunt for an old set of 1/24 scale model wheels that came on a flat cardboard covered with vacume-formed plastic. I want to say their classic Fujimi wheels, but I honestly can't remember who made'em. I'm looking for a set of really shiny, very classic BBS rims that look like their from the late 70's early 80's. They have a semi-deep dish look to'em and I can't remember if the kit came with tires or not. I think this was before the day's of the wheels being made with the hole on the wheel with poly-cap style mount. I've tried to google for it, but have had no luck. These could be had at hobby shops ages ago. I'm desperate for a set for my Smart Car project. IF I can some how find a picture, I'll post.
B_rad88 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 i think i have a set of what your talking about! give me a couple of min. and i will post a pic!!!!!!!!!!
B_rad88 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 here is the pic! i want to say fujimi, but i am not sure!
FujimiLover Posted May 21, 2009 Author Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) here is the pic! i want to say fujimi, but i am not sure! Those look like it to me. Think they'll fit my Smart? I'll trade you those for the rest of the Honda Civic. I'll have to build the engine first to make sure I have all the engine parts. Without the original packag, I can't tell if those are EXACTLY what I'm looking for, but their certainly close enough they will work. Judging from the backside of those, they might very well be the ones. I might even toss in the wheels I was going to use as I think they were designed to fit the Honda Civic. Edited May 21, 2009 by FujimiLover
B_rad88 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Those look like it to me. Think they'll fit my Smart? I'll trade you those for the rest of the Honda Civic. I'll have to build the engine first to make sure I have all the engine parts. Without the original packag, I can't tell if those are EXACTLY what I'm looking for, but their certainly close enough they will work. Judging from the backside of those, they might very well be the ones. i can take a couple of pics of measurements for you(this will take a little longer!) i think they are scale 14in or 15in! to me, they look like they came from a mk1 vw golf (well thats what i was going to put the rims on!), you know....Vee Dub in da houze! lol, the rear "tyres" (not the rims) are fatter than the front tyres! the rims are the same size! thats how i got them! if there is anything else, just let me know! Brandon
FujimiLover Posted May 21, 2009 Author Posted May 21, 2009 (edited) Scale size sounds about right for the Smart. They may be wider than needed but that's okay, I'm sure with proper mods I can make'em fit right. PM me with detail's and let's chat via PM rather than clogging up this thread. I'm wondering if I can find a lower-profile set of tires that will fit. Tires might be too thick, but I won't know without having theme next to my Smart. Edited May 21, 2009 by FujimiLover
Captain Obvious Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 Are the center caps separate pieces on those? If so, I have a set of those that came off of a Testors BMW M6 kit. Mine are in not so good condition though...
8valve Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 If there's anywhere that still sells these I'd buy about 10 sets, as I've a stack of Mk1 and Mk2 Golfs (Rabbits) to build!
B_rad88 Posted May 21, 2009 Posted May 21, 2009 If there's anywhere that still sells these I'd buy about 10 sets, as I've a stack of Mk1 and Mk2 Golfs (Rabbits) to build! i got lucky on a trade! sorry, but i know what you mean, i have the vee-dub bug too! i am looking for them too!
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