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Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.
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savanna
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Posted: Sunday, January 02, 2011 - 10:01 AM UTC
Can anyone help me on a source of supply for 1/35 rubber tires?

Jeep tires are 1st. on my list.

Thanks - savanna
NormSon
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Posted: Sunday, January 02, 2011 - 10:12 AM UTC
Just curious, why do you want rubber tires? Most modelers want to replace rubber tires if they come in a kit due to aging problems and possible reactions of plastic wheels coming into contact with the rubber.
I'm not aware of anyone making replacements in rubber, due to the costs of molds required for both the tires and wheels, as well as problems noted above.
Norm Samuelson
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Posted: Sunday, January 02, 2011 - 02:46 PM UTC
I greatly dislike the rubber tires in AFV kits, precisely for the reasons Norm stated. You're better off going with some resin or nice styrene ones.
savanna
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Posted: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 11:15 AM UTC
I've had none of the stated problems & can do a better job of paining the wheels if they are separate.

Some of my kits are standard with rubber & I think they look more authentic or maybe just one mans opinion.

Will keep looking & thanks.
NormSon
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Posted: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 11:41 AM UTC
Are you painting with a brush or airbrush? If you are painting with an airbrush, the easiest way is to paint all a rubber color (dark grey), then use a circle template as a mask to paint the wheels. If you are painting with a brush, it depends a lot on what paint you are using (acrylic vs enamel, Tamiya vs Acryl, etc.) The important factor if you are brush painting them is to make sure that they have dried well between colors. In the long run, you will probably find that you can get a better (more realistic) finish if you learn how to use paint and use washes and dry brushing to get the shading that you want to represent wear, mud, and stains.
Your call, do whatever makes you happy in the end. It really is all about enjoying the build, not what someone (like me) says is "correct" or "right" or "wrong".
savanna
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Posted: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 - 07:25 AM UTC
Many thanks, appreciate your comments!
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