Keyword

TOPIC:

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 months ago #42103

I've never seen SRB rims crack like that. :y: :evil:
The spokes are usually cracked from over-tightening the screws , but not the entire rim! :ohmy:

Oh, where did those "external rings" come from?
Signature now gets correct formatting if you edit it in your Profile. Use normal BBcode if you want.
www.tamiyabase.com was formatted automatically.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

Last edit: by larbut.

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 months ago #42126

I've never seen SRB rims crack like that. :y: :evil:
The spokes are usually cracked from over-tightening the screws , but not the entire rim! :ohmy:

Oh, where did those "external rings" come from?


I know it's strange, it's the first time i see rims cracked like that.
Those rings are from the outer part of the rims...they were holding with the paint, i picked them up at the bottom of their DOT3 bath.

Proud owner of the Bruiser Family
Attachments:
The following user(s) Liked this: larbut

Please Log in to join the conversation.

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 months ago #42136

Last evening i started to assemble the tires. I had to replace the tires because they were too cracked. So, i ordered re-re ones. My thought was to rebuild this SS using exclusively vontage spare parts, but honestly until now this is the most expensive resto project i ever had ! Even the Bruisers/Mountaineers i've done until now were not as expensive as this one !
Luckily the decals are present as the door handles...and i still have to find a radio box (mine is broken) for a fair price !
I already got me a new front bumper, both mirrors (those tiny little things were just expensive as h**** :evil: :evil: )
Anyway, as i tried to fit the tires on the rear repaired rims, the outer ring broke off again :angry:



So i'm still figuring out how to repair them avoiding to use re-re ones !

In the meantime i could assemble the front ones with the new tires the mailman brought:





Hopefully i can do the lettering tonight.
thanks
Proud owner of the Bruiser Family
Attachments:

Please Log in to join the conversation.

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 months ago #42139

I think that you used CA bond and it's not the better for the rims. (it breaks like glass. You should better use a translucid bi compound glue like araldite.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 months ago #42141

Yeah, i might try your suggestion :y: :y:
Thanks Flo
Proud owner of the Bruiser Family

Please Log in to join the conversation.

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 months ago #42142

jt'en prie ;)

Please Log in to join the conversation.

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 months ago #42143

The black terrodon could be better but you'll must repaint the rims . Use a slow drying araldite. It is harder than the fast drying. ;)

Please Log in to join the conversation.

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 months ago #42145

I'm also convinced that the black 2 components would be a better solution.
The point was that i wanted to keep the slight yellow white colour of the rims making it look as vintage as possible.
Proud owner of the Bruiser Family

Please Log in to join the conversation.

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 months ago #42146

:unsure: You need translucid araldite. It is enough hard.

Please Log in to join the conversation.

58016 Sand Scorcher Resto 7 years 2 weeks ago #42762

Hi all,
Very small update on this one.
I've done the tire lettering after assembling the wheels.
Wheels assembled:



With lettering done

Proud owner of the Bruiser Family
Attachments:

Please Log in to join the conversation.

Last edit: by Manotas.
Moderators: caprinutstingray-63AndyAus
Time to create page: 0.163 seconds
Cookies are required to make this site work. If you continue to use this site you permit us to use cookies.