How do you angle front wheels?

[XXXTERRA]

I've noticed that many of you angle the front wheels to the left or right, how is this done? I've been looking through my Tamiya build sheets and they all seem to have the same basic design...glue discs to chassis then pass the metal rod through the centre. Am I missing something?

[Matthew Usher]

You must have some OLD Tamiya kits if they have metal axles.

Most of Tamiya's newer kits have front wheels that can be posed.

Matt

[hirofkd]

Actually, many Tamiya kits do have turning front wheels. Only some old ones have metal axis in the front, and some very recent ones, such as Impreza WRX, 350Z etc. Almost all Fujimi, Aoshima and Hasegawa kits have turning front wheels.
To modify the fixed front suspension, put a vertical axis on the upright, the part that holds the brake disk, and connect two sides with the steering linkage.

For the double wishbone, hold the upright with the upper and lower A arm.
For the strut suspension, the coil over shock works as a vertical axis.
You'll need a pin vice, metal rod and plastic sheet for this job.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally posted by Matthew Usher
You must have some OLD Tamiya kits if they have metal axles.

Most of Tamiya's newer kits have front wheels that can be posed.

Or some of the really new ones, like the 350Z and the Subaru WRX STi, both which have metal axles front and rear.

I don't bother to pose non-posable steering, but if the kit comes with posable steering, that's what I use. I think that's how most people handle this as well, it's rare to see someone make workable steering from a kit that doesn't have it. It can get rather complicated. The best idea is to look at a kit that has workable steering, and copy the hub/spindle/tie rod design on a kit that doesn't have it. You'll need raw materials like styrene tube and rod, a micro-sized drill, a hobby saw (Xacto makes a good one), lots of patience and a good eye.

[flyonthewall]

This guy converted his 350z to have steering....

http://www.ai.wakwak.com/~kake-40/3502.htm