Wire wheels needed!

[Harry P.]

I just picked up a couple of kits today, the Lindberg 1/16 scale 1914 Stutz and 1914 Mercedes Grand Prix racers. Here's the Stutz:

I know they're both reissues of very old kits, and they both have incorrect wooden spoke-type wheels (they should be wire wheels).

Anyone know of a good source of 1/16 scale wire wheels/tires from that era, either in a kit or aftermarket?

[arick]

One of the best aftermarket wire wheel guys is Chris Garcia at "woodythx138@mlode.com" Harry. I've been to his place and he does great stuff. I've got him doing some 8th scale wires for me now. He'll send you photos of his work.

Contact him and tell him I sent you. Good luck!

[Modelmartin]

Harry,

The old Entex issued Rolls Royce Silver Ghost "Balloon Car" has some lace yourself wheels that are really nice and they are the correct era. You may have to hunt them down on Evilbay but they are the cat's pajamas!

[Harry P.]

Thanks, guys. I'll check out the wire wheel guy.

Andy, I remember that kit! I built it years ago. I'll check ebay and see what I can find.

[Harry P.]

One of the best aftermarket wire wheel guys is Chris Garcia at "woodythx138@mlode.com" Harry. I've been to his place and he does great stuff. I've got him doing some 8th scale wires for me now. He'll send you photos of his work.

Contact him and tell him I sent you. Good luck!

His website requires a log-in!???

[arick]

thats his Email address.

[Harry P.]

I'll contact him, thanks!

[iBorg]

I'll contact him, thanks!

What about making your own? Check out:

http://www.opentrackaction.com/acmeforum/s...read.php?t=1308

Mike

[Zoom Zoom]

What about making your own? Check out:

http://www.opentrackaction.com/acmeforum/s...read.php?t=1308

Mike

I'm lucky to live 10 mins. from Ettore (aka Pico Elgin). He (and Bill Cunningham) makes the wire wheels look easy. They aren't...but this tutorial helps. The results are definitely worth the effort, if you have a lathe and micro drills...and a lot of time.

[Harry P.]

What about making your own? Check out:

http://www.opentrackaction.com/acmeforum/s...read.php?t=1308

Mike

I would probably try making them myself, but I don't have any of the tools needed. The only 'power tool" I have is a Dremel! I have no way of turning the rims and hubs, no way of indexing and drilling the spoke holes. That kind of precision is impossible with just simple hand tools and a Dremel.

I wish I had a lathe, a milling machine, etc. Maybe some day...

[Harry P.]

One of the best aftermarket wire wheel guys is Chris Garcia at "woodythx138@mlode.com" Harry. I've been to his place and he does great stuff. I've got him doing some 8th scale wires for me now. He'll send you photos of his work.

Contact him and tell him I sent you. Good luck!

I talked to him. Nice guy, but I didn't realize that he makes his wheels from scratch, they're not cast resin or anything. I thought he would be an aftermarket source, like Pegasus or something along those lines.

I don't think I want to spend that kind of money on a set of wire wheels. Not that his price is unreasonable... I know there's a lot of work that goes into making wire wheels from scratch, and I'd charge as much, if not more... but it's more than I want to spend on these particular kits. But thanks very much for the reference... I may use his services in the future.

[Zoom Zoom]

I would probably try making them myself, but I don't have any of the tools needed. The only 'power tool" I have is a Dremel! I have no way of turning the rims and hubs, no way of indexing and drilling the spoke holes. That kind of precision is impossible with just simple hand tools and a Dremel.

I wish I had a lathe, a milling machine, etc. Maybe some day...

I'm in the same boat...maybe someday. At least I live close by so the tutorial can be in person.