Lost Poly Caps!

I wish it was a Dragon thing,It would make Magic tracks a little easier.

I did mention early on in this thread about the various size tubing used in HVAC

Aquarium air hose and heatshrink tubing may be problematic because of the relatively thin wall. You might also consider fuel hose/tubing from your LHS. They should have a selection of tubing with different inside/outside diameters. Keep in mind that when you push the axle into the section of tubing, the tubing will spread and increase the OD.

Maybe heat-shrinkable tubing might work.  You should be able to find some at any electronics parts store.

EasyMike

Contact Trumpeter and ask about a replacement set.

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On an unrelated subject, I didn't know Trumpeter used poly caps...I thought that was just a Tamiya thing. Live and learn. :) 

Remind yourself that the tank never had all of it's wheels flat and in line after the day it left the factory and drove onto the railroad car that delivered it.

Stick playdo, sillyputty, white glue, chewed up bubble gum; whatever into the wheel cavities and have some fun. Run it over your wife's left arm and then, when she's done having fun with you; squirt superglue in from the back to get the wheels all set up. Just align them vertical, no need to have them all flat up and down.

Contact Trumpeter and ask about a replacement set.

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The aquarium air hose sounds like the best way to go.

Ultra, You have correctly identified your problem. If you just glue them on, they likely will not all be centered and then you'll have possible floating wheel problems. I think you need to fill that gap with something. It's possible you could use aquarium air hose cut into short pieces. If the gap is narrower than that, maybe plastic drinking straws would work. Otherwise, maybe just glue a piece of toothpick or thin plastic piece to two sides of each axle that are wide enough to center the wheel and then push the wheel onto that. There are probably other simpler solutions, as well. Have you tried calling Trumpeter to see if they'll send you a replacement set? Barrett

How about plastic tubing of s similar size avail in an HVAC dept cut to the proper size.

Agreed.  Just glue the shafts in, you're probably not going to want to roll them around the floor.  I've done this many times with aircraft models, where the caps were missing or just didn't fit right.

Is there any way to just solidly glue the wheels on. You don't need them to roll. If it's too loose a fit, can you find some plastic tube to use as a insert or shim?