Ron L Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) Been working on these on and off for years but finally have some real progress now that I have some work bench space. Never been that impressed with the aftermarket wheels out there for 1/25 scale cars, especially for the "Pro touring" look for vintage iron. So I made my own. They use a multi-piece machined aluminum rim with resin center. They can be configured to any offset needed. The first two pictures for example are of the same 18" wheels. Today I worked on the 19 inchers (and cleaned the Chevelle): The offset is adjustable - I just snapped the pics without even realizing how deep they were set in. I think the 18s would work better on the Corvair but the 19s still look good from different angles. Here's what the Corvair looked like for the past 3 years. You might have seen it in Contest Cars 2007(?) from NNL West: I've got lots more centers to machine and cast. You won't see any goofy designs from me, just proven ones. I'm not one for blingy wheels that have lots of weird curves and spikes. Edited June 5, 2009 by Ron L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick F40 Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 You willing to start selling some? I love the Peugeot 207 rally wheel centers.......and great use of Type Rs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_rad88 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 i would like a set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white00gt Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) Great job, what are you using for masters, existing designs or custom work (might have a request) would love to see other designs you may have Edited June 6, 2009 by white00gt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Great looking wheels Love the Corviar.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron L Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Great job, what are you using for masters, existing designs or custom work (might have a request) would love to see other designs you may haveI'm hacking up some existing ones but I do have a few custom pieces that are still on paper. Well, digital paper that is. Once I get the drawings done I can have a few mock-ups hopefully next week. I leave town Friday so if I'm quiet that's because I don't get back until the 22nd. What design did you have in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71datsun1200 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 i'm also interested in a couple sets myself. i'd definetly like to at least get a set of the 19 inchers pictured on the chevelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron L Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 More experiments. I can't find my airbrush, maybe they'll look better painted? The center caps aren't really done and I'm not sure what to do with them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitrojunkie Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Good looking wheels keep us posted if they become available for purchase.A style suggestion or request a modernized Halibrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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