tire fabrication question

I used the search function and found nothing on my question (unless I used it wrong or soemthing). Today I bought another model and i opened it up and it only had 3 tires :eek: . I checked all around in the box, no tire. I know I could order one of those aftermarket wheel packs, but it will take a while to get here plus i need to save some $$ to fix my real car hehe. I seen and read how to make everything from exhausts to intercoolers, how about how to make a tire? I got four sets of rims with the kit, i just need the tire. Nay help would be appreciated.

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The tire is from a 1/25th scale revell Acura Integra. Anything I can use to make a realistic duplicate? sorry for the crap quality of the pic.

Maybe you should try to contact the company that made the model and get a replacement tire?

I've always considered getting a large amount of small wide, black rubber bands and continually adding them to the wheel, gradually making a tire, although with no tread and a funky sidewall.

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I've never done it, but you could make a mold and cast one in resin? A little more 'advanced', but I've seen it done in a magazine and the result looked awesome.

Murray

Casting costs too much, and it's much much cheaper to just buy another model.
So, just take it to the store where you bought the kit, and ask for a new kit.
The store should be able to send it back, and get a credit for their next order.

Originally posted by hirofkd
Casting costs too much, and it's much much cheaper to just buy another model.
So, just take it to the store where you bought the kit, and ask for a new kit.
The store should be able to send it back, and get a credit for their next order.

Failing that (say you lost the receipt), use Revell-Monogram.com 's part replacement service on their website. It would be a legit use of the service, but will cost you $5.

Originally posted by hirofkd
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So, just take it to the store where you bought the kit, and ask for a new kit.


Ditto....be your best bet