🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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If in doubt... flat out !
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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Jun 30, 2018 10:03:42 GMT
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Same here. Ive had many years of owning retros but the current situation means one car only and 40 miles a day commute, so hotwheels is my current retro. I really like the matt green pickup on 5 spokes. Where do you get the real riders wheels from, or do you just swap them from your own real riders? Every time I do a custom I want to put some real riders wheels on it, but i cant bear to open a real riders let alone take the wheels off it!
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Jun 30, 2018 11:21:24 GMT
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These look so cool. Some of those wheels I've not seen on anything else. Are you buying the wheels and axles from somewhere separately?
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markbognor
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Jun 30, 2018 16:02:43 GMT
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I don't know for sure if these are what the OP used - please come back and tell us!
But a Google of KREAuto should prove very exciting!
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
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Thanks guys 👍🏽, ebay usa is where i spend my nights searching. Most of the wheels for sale there are actually being shipped or sold by someone in malaysia!!! They not cheap and then we pay VAT on top so can get quite expensive. I awlays order spare sets so if you want any just shout, but limited and a bit pricey.
Did a couple more swaps today but didnt have time to snap some pics, will update sunday at some time.
Stay safe
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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blah blah blah KREAuto blah blah blah My wallet is not going to thank you for this.
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
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blah blah blah KREAuto blah blah blah My wallet is not going to thank you for this. I try and fund them by selling on my spare or duplicate hot wheels purchases, but yeah, can be an expensive hobby. Another source of wheels is cheap used and abused dinkys on ebay/schpok and micro scelextric wheels also fit too. Loads of options out there all you gotta do is make them work. Any ideas on making the wheels from scratch? You can buy micro scalextric tyres off ebay and piano wire as axels, but just need to find a cost effective way to create the rims
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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markbognor
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My wallet is not going to thank you for this. I try and fund them by selling on my spare or duplicate hot wheels purchases, but yeah, can be an expensive hobby. Another source of wheels is cheap used and abused dinkys on ebay/schpok and micro scelextric wheels also fit too. Loads of options out there all you gotta do is make them work. Any ideas on making the wheels from scratch? You can buy micro scalextric tyres off ebay and piano wire as axels, but just need to find a cost effective way to create the rims You can duplicate easily enough by making a silicone mould from an existing wheel then using that to cast resin duplicates -the tiny quantities required would mean supplies went a long way, and making a vacuum chamber for the small moulds would be plausible. Third part 3d printing would also work, companies like shapeways will print from uploaded designs.
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
Posts: 975
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I try and fund them by selling on my spare or duplicate hot wheels purchases, but yeah, can be an expensive hobby. Another source of wheels is cheap used and abused dinkys on ebay/schpok and micro scelextric wheels also fit too. Loads of options out there all you gotta do is make them work. Any ideas on making the wheels from scratch? You can buy micro scalextric tyres off ebay and piano wire as axels, but just need to find a cost effective way to create the rims You can duplicate easily enough by making a silicone mould from an existing wheel then using that to cast resin duplicates -the tiny quantities required would mean supplies went a long way, and making a vacuum chamber for the small moulds would be plausible. Third part 3d printing would also work, companies like shapeways will print from uploaded designs. Sounds like a way forward but i don't have even the slightest idea on how to create a mould then cast . As for 3 d printing wouldnt the small size be an issue?
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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If in doubt... flat out !
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So I'm back to update the Hot64 garage with a few new jobs, spent all of Saturday drinking beer and cooking meat on the braai..... In the sun... So woke up with throbbing head, but back to the Garage, the next batch were completed and look spot on Firstly, The second 510 wagon, this time went white , the blue body sets off the white wheels very nicely. I have two of these so one of them will be getting a new paint job and BRE decals applied....... in due course Next up..... My rb26 powered(😂) 240 z. The stance on this is just mean. I have swapped over three of these already, they are just awesome to work on. Again, one will be getting a paint job and the BRE racing decals. And then there is this..... A true classic....... need i say anymore Almost done....... I love my bmw 2002's. These are staying as is, just need detailing with my paint markers, headlights, grills etc. And finally....... Thought i would give this ol skool rally car a try, i think it came out pretty good. Was very difficult getting the right look as the wheels and axels werent lining up properly. Popped into hobby craft and an hour later i had it sussed Custom spacers engineered (superglued) to keep the wheel fitment right at all times. So it looks like all my old matchbox rally cars will be getting the treatment. But first, what are your thoughts on these as next projects... Are they worth anythng in value as is or should i have a go? Thanks and good night, until the next episode.
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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zeus
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But first, what are your thoughts on these as next projects... Are they worth anythng in value as is or should i have a go? Thanks and good night, until the next episode. Don't drill the Escort I'm looking for that wheel variation
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zeus
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Penguins steal your sanity
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And then there is this..... A true classic....... need i say anymore That's Perfect
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
Posts: 975
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But first, what are your thoughts on these as next projects... Are they worth anythng in value as is or should i have a go? Thanks and good night, until the next episode. Don't drill the Escort I'm looking for that wheel variation Ok, will leave them alone 👍🏽
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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skinnylew
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Loving the look on the new wheels, absolutely changes the look.
Must. Resist....... argh......
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
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If in doubt... flat out !
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Sorry for the lack of updates people but been busy at work so little time to get things going. I've been on the lookout for some scale buildings/workshop/garage but all seem to be very over priced, so i may have to try and construct something of my own.
On the plus side two of the three shipments of new wheels have arrived so cant wait to crack on with some more wheel swaps. Ive also bought a bundle of mk1 escorts which i want to convert to rally replica, only decals i've found are the rothmans type from a local lad. Keep checking in for updates
Gav
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
Posts: 975
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Jul 19, 2018 16:58:51 GMT
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
Posts: 975
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
Posts: 975
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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skinnylew
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Aug 19, 2018 22:22:25 GMT
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Just makes them look sooooooo right on different wheels!
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🇿🇼Kingludba🇬🇧
Part of things
If in doubt... flat out !
Posts: 975
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Aug 24, 2018 22:32:09 GMT
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Was bored one night at work so made a prototype mini garage out of cardboard..... Thats all....
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`99 BMW 528i auto - current `01 Merc C320 - Gone `01 Forester S-Turbo - Sold `89 BMW 320i Convertible - Sold(shoulda kept it ) `88 Toyota MR2 T-Bar - Sold `89 BMW 325i touring - Sold `89 BMW 535i - Let her go too early `85 BMW 320i 2 door - Rust = character `00 Subaru Impreza Turbo wagon - Sold (engine failure) `93 BMW 325i - Sold
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