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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Hints and Tips/Questions about modeling => Topic started by: Allan31 on July 18, 2025, 09:10:29 PM

Title: Replacement wheels needed.....
Post by: Allan31 on July 18, 2025, 09:10:29 PM
I learned this years ago building race car models. Great looking bodies and decals and tires that looked like Christmas wreaths. When I found a good set of tires, I would duplicate them and cast as many as I needed.

I thought I read somewhere that I should replace the smallish Eduard D.III wheel/tires with more correct size from the Eduard D.Va. I also needed some British wheel/tire replacements for another project. You will need kit parts to be duplicated, Silicone mold material and resin casting material. The later two available at a good Art's/Crafts store.

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I went in the stash and dug out the appropriate parts need to use as masters. I mounted them to some square rod and taped up the ends. Once finished, I can return them back into the box.

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Above is the Eduard D.Va, Camel and Roden SE.5a.

I glued them into a suitable container, mixed and added the mold material.

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After the allotted time per the directions, I removed the mold and masters then mixed the casting material and poured it in working quickly and poking a small stick in to remove any trapped air bubbles.

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I have replacement wheels in resin and can return the kit wheels to their rightful boxes.
Title: Re: Replacement wheels needed.....
Post by: DaddyO on July 18, 2025, 09:31:11 PM
 8)Very timely post Allan so thank you (I'll need some extra wheels for the AW Triplane)

I hadn't realised that the silicon would have been as flexible as that and would probably have made a two part mould as I've done in the past for larger props etc.

Thanks
Paul
Title: Re: Replacement wheels needed.....
Post by: NigelR on July 19, 2025, 07:02:04 PM
Nice result Allan, these look pretty good!