Pastor Plastic Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I have recently purchased a couple nice sets of Pegasus tires. Love em. My problem is how do you connect these to the kits? Most revell kits use a pin set-up and in my ignorance cannot figure out how to get these to connect. Help this big dummy with connecting his wheels to his ride....
MikeMc Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I have recently purchased a couple nice sets of Pegasus tires. Love em. My problem is how do you connect these to the kits? Most revell kits use a pin set-up and in my ignorance cannot figure out how to get these to connect. Help this big dummy with connecting his wheels to his ride.... Cut, fit, mill, or drill the hubs.....or a combination of all!
crazyjim Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 (edited) The kit suspenssion I file flat and drill a 1/16" hole. Glue in a piece of 1/16" Evergreen rod. I normally use Tenax for that. Let dry. Cut the rod to length. Sometimes the stub in the middle of the Pegasus wheel needs to be shortened to fit under the wheelwheels. I use a Dremel tool for that portion. When haappy with the offset, glue the wheel to the Evergreen stub. I'm pretty sure it's 1/16" Evergreen, but would have to check for sure. The size I use fits the Pegasus wheels just perfect. Edited June 11, 2011 by crazyjim
JamesW Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 I just drill out the wheel hub a little, but I like Jim's idea (although I would use brass rod because its stronger). If you decide to drill, make sure it's straight and you don't go through the wheel face.
diymirage Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 would it still turn though or does this make it a static wheel ? i really dont like building models with wheels that dont turn thats one of the great things on the old MPC kit, that solid rear axle will take just about any wheel you can find
diymirage Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Why do you want them to turn????? just a pet peeve of mine a guess i wouldnt wanna glue the hood shut either (odly enough i dont bother opening the trunk or doors)
Chuck Most Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 I always glue the wheels solid! And I'm a stickler for a nicely detailed engine, even if the car has a hood, but I pay no attention at all to chassis detail!
highway Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 i really dont like building models with wheels that dont turn Why do you want them to turn????? He's actually playing with them late at night and doesn't want us to know that!!!
diymirage Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 He's actually playing with them late at night and doesn't want us to know that!!! after hearing how i wetsand my models that shouldnt surprise you
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