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Fixing autos to display base

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    April 2015
Fixing autos to display base
Posted by slowthing on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 5:44 PM
Hi. I've been scratching my head trying to think of ways to fix model cars to hardwood display bases to stop them rolling around in transit etc. Does anyone have a suggestion? Thanks - slowthing
fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 3:47 PM

My 2 cents.  Try drilling holes in the bottom of the tires for a small piece of stiff wire.  Glue to the tire with CA.  Then, mark the spots where the wire touches the base and drill matching holes.  Glue the wire in place with CA.  That should do the job.

Hope this helps.

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  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Thursday, April 30, 2015 8:33 AM

I have used clear silicone caulk.  Holds with any tire material.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

  • Member since
    November 2014
Posted by BLACKSMITHN on Thursday, April 30, 2015 11:06 AM

If you're seeking something that isn't permanent, how about museum wax, also known as "quake wax". There's also museum putty.

  • Member since
    August 2008
Posted by tankerbuilder on Thursday, May 7, 2015 9:24 AM

Good Advice my friend !

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