Anyone used M.C.A. aluminum wheels from KFS?

[BigBad]

Hi guys, I'm considering buying the aluminum wheels that KFS sells for 1:24 scale Italeri truck kits.

So here goes, how do these wheels mount onto the truck axles? Do these wheels mount just like the original Italeri kit wheels?

I suspect the front ones do. The rears, I'm not sure of. I like rotating wheels on my trucks and trailers, so it matters to me. Any issues with oxydation from the steel nuts and bolts with the aluminum wheels? I have seen issues with this before on another forum. Do the bolt heads interfere with the brake drums?

I have seen them on show truck before and they look great.

There are lots of questions here, but before plunking over 100 british pounds on those I'd like to know if they are worth it. Thanks!

[69A-CAR]

I have a few sets here, I have had issues with photobucket so i can't post pics right now. They do not attatch the same as a plastic wheel, there is no way to secure them to the axle and maintain the ablity to roll as the hub is part of the wheel.. As for the other issues, I have not had any. I am not knocking them, overall they are nice for the price.

Mark

[BigBad]

Thanks Mark! Don't worry about the pics, I have seen some examples already. I guess I'll have to reason myself about "static" models, because most of the resin units are also cast as one piece also. But these wheels will get your attention once they are on a model! As are the other metal parts such as aluminum fuel tanks, ( I got a set, they are beautiful!) air cleaners, rear fenders and stainless bumpers and so on. So thanks for the insight! Have you used them already? Maybe you're waiting for the right "subject"?

[GeeBee]

I've not used them yet, but I would like to get a set for my next project (a Peterbilt 378) they do look good, and as for them not being to rotate, well as all my models sit in a showcase when I've finished, I really don't see this as a "Negative"

[BigBad]

I've not used them yet, but I would like to get a set for my next project (a Peterbilt 378) they do look good, and as for them not being to rotate, well as all my models sit in a showcase when I've finished, I really don't see this as a "Negative"

They do look good, don't they! They'd make a Peterbilt or any other truck look even better... Let's go contact Howard at KFS!