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how to make tyres!!!


pollapellos
03-14-2006, 03:38 AM
i have recently build the integra from revell and there are some very beautifull rims to choose from.i want to use the rims to other kits but i do not have tyres.how can i make tyres?i tried to put tyres from stock rims 15'' and 16'' but they look funny...:banghead:

mike@af
03-14-2006, 06:45 AM
Scratch build them out of styrene, build the tread out of styrene make a mold, and resin cast them. I'd just buy the kit. It would be a lot easier because building tires is very tedious.

Khier
03-14-2006, 08:07 AM
I have once heard of cast silicon, not to make the molds, but to make the parts. If I understood correctly, try to get some and cast your own tires.

mike@af
03-14-2006, 08:11 AM
There's casting rubber from various companies, I use Alumilites casting rubber.

Note, casting rubber is completely different than mold rubber.

phatmitsu
03-14-2006, 12:01 PM
or go the simple way.. visit www.arrowheadaluminum.com and buy there resin tires. They make copies of the revell tires. I think they charge like 3-4 bucks for a set.

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