As a youngster I liked to draw truck pictures, as well as (attempt) to build the kits, and I always preferred spoke wheels to the AMT chromed 10 hole ones. I don't know exactly why this was the case, it may have been because in the 1970's spoke wheels were very common here in Ontario, Canada and would have been what I saw on the majority of real trucks.
You’re welcome - there is a lot of variety in the subtle details like wheels and hubs on trucks and trailers, one of the many reasons I like them as scale model projects.
I’m certain it is not an original idea of mine, I likely read it in a hobby magazine years ago. Sure does make it easier to place a single drop of paint accurately.
This is a great channel love these tips I have the AMT tanker trailer I just replaced the wheels in the kit with the 2 hold steel wheels and they come with accurate wheel hubs I also don't care for the tire's that come in these AMT kits again aftermarket steer and drive tire's they never get that right all kit manufacturers do this
Thank you - no claims to originality for any idea of course, just passing them along so everyone can use them. I'm sure I have seen the various techniques at different times in hobby magazine articles and books over the years.
Thank you, working on colouring different parts on these spoke wheels reminded of when fire trucks usually had painted steel spoke (or disk) wheels and detail painting along with chrome lug nut covers were often used to dress them up. Now almost everything out there runs Alcoas, which do look nice but all look the same.
Great improvement and correction tips. Another step I've taken on the daytons at 7:47 is to put 5 spoke in place (keep it from moving) and scribe the 5 openings into back wall. Take out 5 spoke and remove plastic to open. BTW, your videos remind me of ones Paul Budzik did, only his were aircraft based.
Thank you for that tip, will do that on the next AMT trailer. 1/25 is large enough to really benefit from opened areas like the wheel centre described. I looked at a selection of Paul's videos, I see what you mean about some similarities however his production quality is much better - a goal to strive for!
@@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579 great, and will add since inside has brake drum ring, don't go straight in, but angle the cuts outwards at first so you can retain the drum. HTH cheers.
Very cool video I've yet to think about a tractor trailer combo as a model but with these tips doors are opening and I getting a little more interested with each video I watch of your thanks a bunch. 🙂Thomas over at The Model Hobbyist #10 thumbs up
Truck kits are a lot of fun…they can become “addictive” though! I like building them because almost all 1:1 trucks are a custom in one form or another as they are spec’d for different applications by each user. Even fleet trucks often have subtle variations between them.
Thanks for the tip, I’m a fan to build trailers and use different spoke wheels on them! Question is there any chance in the future to show the how to modify the AMT 10 holes wheels to make them more accurate? (you kindly answer me the step by step) It would be fun to see a video of that process. Thanks 🙏🏽 once again for sharing your knowledge.
The modified AMT wheels likely are not 100% accurate, main reason I used them was because I had so many around! I could put a quick “how to” together, for now the basic steps are to fill every other hole with styrene rod (I think .080” but would have to confirm that), sand smooth and use putty as required. Most difficult part is sanding inside the rim. Lug nuts are taken from “snap” kit wheels which I also had lots of from parts kits, sanded down to make a paper thin ring with nuts attached. Glue this to inside of rim and install on appropriate hub and brake drum.
Detail paint can make so much difference on the spokers. Thanks for sharing.
As a youngster I liked to draw truck pictures, as well as (attempt) to build the kits, and I always preferred spoke wheels to the AMT chromed 10 hole ones. I don't know exactly why this was the case, it may have been because in the 1970's spoke wheels were very common here in Ontario, Canada and would have been what I saw on the majority of real trucks.
Very nice tip. I did not realize there were different trailer wheels. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome - there is a lot of variety in the subtle details like wheels and hubs on trucks and trailers, one of the many reasons I like them as scale model projects.
I like the modified tee pin idea. Will have to try that.
I’m certain it is not an original idea of mine, I likely read it in a hobby magazine years ago. Sure does make it easier to place a single drop of paint accurately.
This is a great channel love these tips I have the AMT tanker trailer I just replaced the wheels in the kit with the 2 hold steel wheels and they come with accurate wheel hubs I also don't care for the tire's that come in these AMT kits again aftermarket steer and drive tire's they never get that right all kit manufacturers do this
Great tips, as always. Thanks!
Thank you - no claims to originality for any idea of course, just passing them along so everyone can use them. I'm sure I have seen the various techniques at different times in hobby magazine articles and books over the years.
Excellent detail.
Thank you, working on colouring different parts on these spoke wheels reminded of when fire trucks usually had painted steel spoke (or disk) wheels and detail painting along with chrome lug nut covers were often used to dress them up. Now almost everything out there runs Alcoas, which do look nice but all look the same.
Great improvement and correction tips. Another step I've taken on the daytons at 7:47 is to put 5 spoke in place (keep it from moving) and scribe the 5 openings into back wall. Take out 5 spoke and remove plastic to open. BTW, your videos remind me of ones Paul Budzik did, only his were aircraft based.
Thank you for that tip, will do that on the next AMT trailer. 1/25 is large enough to really benefit from opened areas like the wheel centre described.
I looked at a selection of Paul's videos, I see what you mean about some similarities however his production quality is much better - a goal to strive for!
@@brsnorthernhorsejourney3579 great, and will add since inside has brake drum ring, don't go straight in, but angle the cuts outwards at first so you can retain the drum. HTH cheers.
Very cool video I've yet to think about a tractor trailer combo as a model but with these tips doors are opening and I getting a little more interested with each video I watch of your thanks a bunch. 🙂Thomas over at The Model Hobbyist #10 thumbs up
Truck kits are a lot of fun…they can become “addictive” though! I like building them because almost all 1:1 trucks are a custom in one form or another as they are spec’d for different applications by each user. Even fleet trucks often have subtle variations between them.
Thanks for the tip, I’m a fan to build trailers and use different spoke wheels on them!
Question is there any chance in the future to show the how to modify the AMT 10 holes wheels to make them more accurate? (you kindly answer me the step by step) It would be fun to see a video of that process.
Thanks 🙏🏽 once again for sharing your knowledge.
The modified AMT wheels likely are not 100% accurate, main reason I used them was because I had so many around! I could put a quick “how to” together, for now the basic steps are to fill every other hole with styrene rod (I think .080” but would have to confirm that), sand smooth and use putty as required. Most difficult part is sanding inside the rim.
Lug nuts are taken from “snap” kit wheels which I also had lots of from parts kits, sanded down to make a paper thin ring with nuts attached. Glue this to inside of rim and install on appropriate hub and brake drum.