Step 1. Once I enlarged the plans to 1/48, I noticed how big the plane was. Building and customizing the Tamiya Ducati Panigale S 1/12 scale The light shield provides a larger area for the timing light to trigger at the end of the Simply bolt on a piece of angle as I did. This is the key question for this model, and the answer is NO. Great now you have put the idea in my head to do the Airfix 1:43 sports cars. Drill a hole into the hub where the spokes meet. I know the purists will be tut-tutting but you need to make things as easy as possible in jobs like this. Since they are obtainable (in Germany at any house improvement store) in various diameters and more or less telescoping, it is very easy to make realistic hub units. Therefore I would not recommend it as a very first project either.

This is a nice kit and has good spoked wheels for the era of the kit, however, they are grossly over scale and unrealistic, so it was curiosity and the search for more realism that led to this re-spoking project. I love working with plastic so I preferred to "clean" them removing the flash and "rounding" them until I got to an acceptable result. This article aims at offering an illustrated guide, with pictures, explaining step by step the tasks that should be done, how to and the reasons, its basically a visual guide, based on the construction of two MG models: the 2002 Ferrari and the 2003- GA. Building Tips for 1/6 scale Motorcycles. The philosophy of the T-72 is the same, I still believe that the T-34 gearbox with its motors, would fit in the hull. Only use gel type super glue and apply it with a pointed match.

Always make a large ( f. e. 10/1) section scale drawing of the planned wire wheel including the hub first. I started by laying the rear pattern first, once a couple of spokes are in place you will soon get the idea, but do concentrate as things can easily go drastically wrong. Anyway, I think this method is ideal, and you'll get a surprising result, just by paying attention to some details. Realistic wire wheels for 1/12 scale motorcycles By this the pattern of the 48 inside spokes will become clearly different from the pattern of the 24 outside spokes. This will show what the over all look of the bike is and how you will need to space everything to fit perfectly. lengths for the inner half and 12 lengths for the outer half. This makes annoying planning mistakes very unlikely. Instead I go f. e. from #1 to let's say # 15 or #17 (and not to opposite #13). At this point I decided to simply lay the front dished spokes up to the top of the hub centre rather than try to drill 24 holes in a tiny flange (my first attempt to do so ended in dismal failure), the hub knock off will hide this when the wheel is completed. File up to the nipple but leave it intact then drill through this nipple. I shall be watching this with great interest. After repeating this operation .. all the spokes were ready to be used!!! Removing one super glued misplaced spoke can damage several other perfectly placed spokes. Here the drum may be either handpainted or airbrushed, masking the spokes and removing the paint that remained on them, using a cotton swab moistened in thinner. Dont lose hope!!!! WebMaterials used were Albion Alloys 0.7mm aluminium tube for the nipples and Albion Alloys 0.33mm nickel silver wire for the spokes. This contribution will require more than one evening, so I want to be sure that everything is understandable. Subscribe. WebRealistic wire wheels for 1/12 scale motorcycles. Check the web for Pocher web sites. At first glance nylon monofilament (= fishing line) seems perfect. These must fit into the original kit hub and may need trimming before securing to the wheel when it comes to assembly. After spending much time and effort it would be very frustrating to see that your nice wire wheels look odd fitted to the car. You can replicate any wheel design and size you need. In the same way, I worked with the other semi-wheel, but now, using the finished one as a jig. Cement boards together, checking that wheel and hub fit each board. Repeat this process at hole No.5 and draw through to hole No. The upper surface of the hub ring ( the former sprue) must be at least on the same level as the upper surface of the spoke ring, so shim it up f. e. with washers or pieces of plastic.Step 4: Lacing the spokesRemember we build a wheel with 48 inner spokes and 24 outer spokes. Futurattraction. the outer wheel half with the inner half and check that the rims meet flush together. -A magnifier ( a must-have tool, although your sight were excellent). Sold Out View. Rest assured that once the Super-glue fills the space and the whole wheel is painted it will all look fine. Cut twelve 35mm. Your wire wheel looks much more realistic if you give the hub (= the small metal tube) at the end of the inner side a considerably larger outside diameter. Now a word on the selection of suitable wire for making the spokes as obviously it is a compromise between strength and scale thickness. Cut twelve 35mm. Subscribe. In principle, a similar jig and method could be use for fitting wire spokes in two part wheels on other models. The wheels come in two halves, an inner and an outer half. Finally once again the three components of a finished (standard) rim: I can assure you that understanding my awkward description is the only difficult thing about my technique. Perfectly. Adjust the length of the hub extension tube if necessary. See photos. Anyway, there are no kits for this kind of modification (except for one of the Acu-stion for the Tamiya XV1600 kit), so its not possible to get one. I would like to know how many users will follow this topic.This is a very detailed instruction that should give all necessary information. The picture shows the semi-wheel look once all upper spokes were in place. A magnifier ( a must-have tool, although your sight were excellent). A flat file. Use overlap joint and position opposite rim strip joint. The third, and most difficult project, is the 1/16th scale Johann kit of the Mercedes 1914 Grand Prix car. A scissors or side cutter for plastic Remember that you need this larger tube only for making the green ". Secure the spoke short tails, then when set, secure the long tails as previously. If you want to eliminate this risk buy a spool of stainless steel wire. Although the front and rear wheels are somewhat different; I chose the front one to illustrate this note, because is a little more complex. lengths for the inner half and 12 lengths for the outer half. I want to quote your post in my blog. So, the spoke diameter in 1/6 scale would be 0,8mm, and in 1/12, would be 0.4mm, or less. Then, using a cutter, I removed all plastic flash, sanding and polishing appropriately. To my 56 years old I'm a long time modeler as I have built more than 1000 kits during the last 45 years. There are two kinds of wire wheels, those using drum brakes, and the ones using disk brakes. The Vauxhall kit hubcaps consist of a plastic ring so I put photo-etch (P.E.) I have yet to build the wheels on either car yet, but it doesn't seem to be a big deal other than the time involved. BODY {display:none}, Hasegawa Lamborghini Jota SVR (1975) #21214, 1/24 scale. It's easy! Drill thru rim again and 1/2-round for spokes. Half of the nipple (injected in the plastic) overhangs the semi-rim line, and you have to drill 18 holes using a pin-vise and a 0,3mm drill, (to each semi-rim ); choose the angle that better allows you to drill the plastic nipples without problems. As it can be seen in the Image 1, I began by (1), passing the first wire through the nipple from inside, its L (the end), was inserted in the drum from above These will be called upper spokes. building spoke Below is the process I adopted to turn artillery spokes into wire spokes. Building step by step a wire wheel. Once these spokes are in place you can turn your attention to the flat, These are approached in the same way leaving three pairs of moulded spokes, to the front half of the wheels, cut out the remaining spokes and replace them with wire spokes, as you did before. Since the outside spokes of standard rims are, as already said, inclined from the hub to the rim well you have to bevel this surface of the spoke ring accordingly - otherwise the superglue cannot fix the inclined spokes properly. Great tutorial. Do understand that once you start this project there is no going back, so I suggest you read through the instructions first. I needed to cut and make each spoke individually to fit, this was due to two factors, first, I could not wind the wire in and out over the moulded on tyres, or other spokes and second, it is not possible to drill. One of the biggest challenges for a modeler who builds motorcycles in 1/12 scale, is to modify a wire wheel and make it look realistic; specially without having to buy an aftermarket kit. When fitted, the knock off hub nut will hide the spokes secured on the end of the extension tube. old the wheel half, well side up, between the first finger and thumb, thumb uppermost, at the point where the hole is to be drilled. Today they are some espectacular modern bikes of this kind that Tamiya could reproduce very well. lengths for the inner half and 12 lengths for the outer half. Many older model cars have spoked wheels and these have been notoriously difficult for kit manufacturers to replicate realistically. Motor cycles and cars all needing help are in the stash waiting. On the spare wheels a polo mint disc was used instead of a knock off to cover the spoke ends and give the impression of a hollow hub for the axle to fit into. This wonderful Formula One was one of the few cars in modern F1 history which chassis and engine were the same brand. In re-spoking the Mercedes wheels I needed to plan ahead far more than for the Vauxhall. For 1:12 scale this works out to 8.4mm and 4mm respectively, which seemed about right.In case its not obvious, the bike in the first picture is full size! Mei an pericula euripidis, hinc partem ei est.

I hope we have given you some ideas and confidence to have a go at this sort of work. The light shield provides a larger area for the timing light to trigger at the end of the

It is inexpensive, easy to obtain in many gauges and extremely strong - but it is very difficult to glue and requires additional measures. WebOur ATV trailer's ingenious 8' wide, over-the-wheel deck, means you can carry not one, but two standard width ATVs, side by side. Two all new tooled exelent models!!!. I removed the surplus plastic from the nipples, filing them thoroughly (using a flat file) to be painted later. It is worth mentioning that if you use a drill bit slightly larger than the diameter of the spoke, you do not have to be quite as accurate with your drilling and you can move the spoke around within the hole to give the best visual position and appearance. the hole immediately to the right of the mark, thread a spoke wire and take to hole No.8, then 3 10, 5 12, 7 2, 9 4 and 11 6. Show more. All actual measurements will be determined by the kit rim you want to modify. Your email address will not be published. Cut twelve 35mm. A couple of years ago, I discover www.Ludwigs-Hobby-Seite.de, a web site where Christian Ludwig offers his kits mostly made of plastic, cut with the CNC technology. The 48 spoke layout gives a realistic impression and no one has commented adversely yet, but it is up to the modeller how far they want to go with authenticity. Therefore note down all dimensions of the kit wheel before starting work. You would realize the fact that your work is spoilt not before you spray the finished wheel. Firstly, the kit wheels had 12 wooden spokes moulded so I could use the moulded spoke stubs to help with measurement, secondly, to fit 56 spokes requires pin-point accuracy in order for the spokes to cross-over each other without distorting. To build these wheels you will need to make a simple jig. Roll each length on a flat surface with a steel rule or the like to remove bends and curves. Picture hanging wire has several filaments and can be unwound. WebThe board track or motordrome was designed provide this much needed racing venue and was used by both motorcycles and automobiles. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. WebModel Builders' Warehouse. I would like to finish by saying that although it is time consuming to do this sort of thing it really isnt all that difficult. By capillar attraction it wil be sucked into the gaps between the spokes near the hub and the rim well. The second kind of wire wheels use brake disks; so the hub is much smaller, the joint is more sophisticated, and cant be seen most of the times. Step 6. The wheels come in two halves, an inner and an outer half. When the wire was ready, I took 1mm from one of its ends bending it at right angle. On standard rims the outside spokes have a considerable inclination between the hub and the rim well, and the hub is clearly visible. The spoke diameter depends on the type of motorcycle, the time which it's from.etc, but normally it's about 5mm, perhaps thinner for a motocross or thicker for a Harley. Excellent miter saw improvement and saw tools. 1914 Mercedes Grand Prix car, 1/16th scale Johann kit. Before starting, you should draw a diagram of each wheel, showing the spokes location; but if you have another kit similar to this one, or a digital camera to take photos of each half, you can omit this step. Take an outer wheel half, cut through the spokes at the rim and discard the spokes and wheel centre complete, again leaving a small stub on each spoke at the rim. Simply strip the insulation this way: 3. you can also experiment with larger gages of wire to see what works best for your wheel projects. I sent an E-mail to him and he kindly sent me pictures and larger resolution scale drawings. One of the biggest challenges for a modeler who builds motorcycles in 1/12 scale, is to modify a wire wheel and make it look realistic; specially without having to buy an aftermarket kit. Therefore I cannot recommend it for my technique. Patience you need in abundance but if you have a go you will find it is not that difficult and well worth the effort expended. There is a pip and recess to line up the kit parts so you know you will line up correctly. Discard the spokes but retain the hub. 1/12 Figure-rise Standard Ultraman Suit A Unboxing. Making such a small rim, that is visible from both sides, however, would be a real challenge even for me after making appr. super glue. Continue lacing until all scrap wire pieces are used, any order is okay. I don't see any reason why it should not work. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. This should leave a white mark at the base of each spoke where the plastic has been stretched. Is there anyone who builds these wheels to sell? Building and improving the Italeri / Protar Alfa Romeo 179 1980 1/12 scale The wheels also come in two halves, a flat back section and a dished front section with a moulded tyre to fit between the rims making the project easier still. Both semi wheels before being glued to each other. I made this to show how I replaced the thick moulded spokes in the wheels of the 1:12 scale Hasegawa Suzuki GT380 kit. They have 1/8 scale cars that have wire wheels (proud owner of two of them) and I have seen some info on the wire wheels there. Spokes made of copper wire that thin are, however, bent very easily, so you have to touch your wheels with utmost caution. Real wire wheels with real spokes and one wheel has a 'light shield' on one side for newer dragsters. !, and the joining line will be almost completely hidden. 120 wheels. Start with an inner half and cut through and remove the spokes at the rim and at the hub. Step 5. Recheck the wheel for roundness. Material required. Check your drawing and all calculations several times. The moulded spokes are slightly thicker and shouldered at the rim providing a spoke nipple. Simply strip the insulation this way: 3. Webmaking scale model motorcycle wire wheels.