aftermarket wheels

[jhuntsman]

where are you guys getting your wheels from? i really like the ones on dudes black new challenger. ivs seen some aftermarket wheels but none like those. any ideas? thanks!

[diymirage]

where are you guys getting your wheels from? i really like the ones on dudes black new challenger. ivs seen some aftermarket wheels but none like those. any ideas? thanks!

well, there are 3 main ways to obtain aftermarket rims

the first on is the 3in1 kits

there are several kits that come with optional aftermarket rims

a great example is the revell 69 charger , it has 2 options of stock rims and a awesomeset of magstars (or something)

the second way is my leasy favorite

buy them

there are several local hobby shops that will either carry them or special order them for you

another great option is the old ebay

there are plenty of good ebayers that will be able to hook you up

and third (by far my favorite) is right here on our very own trade and wanted forum

it works great

you just post a want ad and let people know what you are offering up for trade

its a win win situation

(edit) here is one that would fit perfect here : http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21338

Edited July 7, 2009 by diymirage

[E St. Kruiser50]

well, there are 3 main ways to obtain aftermarket rims

the first on is the 3in1 kits

there are several kits that come with optional aftermarket rims

a great example is the revell 69 charger , it has 2 options of stock rims and a awesomeset of magstars (or something)

the second way is my leasy favorite

buy them

there are several local hobby shops that will either carry them or special order them for you

another great option is the old ebay

there are plenty of good ebayers that will be able to hook you up

and third (by far my favorite) is right here on our very own trade and wanted forum

it works great

you just post a want ad and let people know what you are offering up for trade

its a win win situation

(edit) here is one that would fit perfect here : http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21338

#4 - DIECAST CARS

[diymirage]

#4 - DIECAST CARS

absolutely true

i actually have die cast car wheels on my vicky

check out the build thread to see how i attached them

(the link is in my siggy)

in my defense though, i aquired all the die cast wheels i have by trading other forums members

[crispy]

I utilize Aoshima, Fujimi, Mr. Model, Pegasus and die-cast wheels if they have what I want or need.

I order most of them direct from Japan, although you have to pre-order them otherwise they have a way of selling out quick. Aoshima produces so many and then when they are gone, you don't see them for years.

I wish XS Tuning would have come out with a few more wheel sets in bigger diameters. They had the right idea at the wrong time.

Chris

Edited July 8, 2009 by crispy

[f.o.t.k.]

I utilize Aoshima, Fujimi, Mr. Model, Pegasus and die-cast wheels if they have what I want or need.

I order most of them direct from Japan, although you have to pre-order them otherwise they have a way of selling out quick. Aoshima produces so many and then when they are gone, you don't see them for years.

I wish XS Tuning would have come out with a few more wheel sets in bigger diameters. They had the right idea at the wrong time.

Chris

Hi Chris , Check out my website www.mas-parts.com I sell Photo Etch and Aluminum Wheel Sets. My buisness is called Machine Aluminum Specialties may be you have heard of us . You can email me at terrykinnearjr@embarqmail.com or you can call me from 8am to 10pm 7 days a week @ 814-282-9244

Hope to hear from you .

Terry Kinnear of MAS

[crispy]

Hi Terry, I have heard of you but didn't know you were online. Honestly never looked. I have your site bookmarked and will take some time to peruse it. Thanks for the link.

Chris

[FujimiLover]

1/24 scale wheels are the easiest to obtain. I have seen available at one time "aftermarket" wheels for 1/43 scale models. I once had purchased a Minichamps Ford Escort Cosworth street car and replaced the ugly stock wheels with a set of BBS aftermarket rims that were sold separately. These rims were a little tricky as they were photo-etched spokes mounted on the basic "rim" part with a chromed lip as a separate piece. You had to snap off the stock wheel from it's axis, and put these new ones on. The rims really made the car look a lot nicer!

For 1/18 scale, I have seen some aftermarket wheels available. There are some from Transkit parts, and I actually have two set's of chromed wheels from somebody. I can't recall the manufacturer's name at the moment, but can look it up.

Last time I saw these 1/43 scale wheels was back in the mid 90s in a little store in Switzerland. Awesome little store called Model Auto. Tiny, but packed floor to ceiling with every scale and every kit you could want including ton's of "aftermarket" stuff!