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Hi folks,
I have a question that some of you may think rather silly. I have started to build a Tamiya McLaren Honda Formula 1 that comes with real rubber tires. However, there is a mould line of rubber located along the circumference of the tire that is proving quite stubborn to remove. I think part of the problem is the softness of the rubber in the tires. I have tried brand-new blades in my knife, sandpaper of varying grit and even a diamond file with little success! I know the diamond file/sandpaper will remove the mould line but given the softness of the tires, is also removing quite a bit of rubber.
Any other ideas?
Thanks,
RODC
I usually use sandpaper, like the 180. It works pretty well for me.
My method is to assemble the tire & wheel under water (kit. sink), DRY IT OFF AND POP IT INTO THE FREEZER.when frozen solid sand with an emery board, The hardened rubber sands really well, Ive used this methed dozens of times,work like a charm.
Thanks for that tip 70mach1......my tiresicles are presently in my freezer hardening up!
70mach1 My method is to assemble the tire & wheel under water (kit. sink), DRY IT OFF AND POP IT INTO THE FREEZER.when frozen solid sand with an emery board, The hardened rubber sands really well, Ive used this methed dozens of times,work like a charm.
Great idea! I even printed it to put in my model tips book. Just out of curiosity: Does assembling the tire/wheel underwater beforehand help it freeze better?
"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"
It keeps the water inside the tire.
I squeeze the tire til the offending mold line is standing proud at the top of the curve and sand or file it off, then sand the whole thing to blend it back to the same look. The freezing method is a very good idea that I will try on my next car build.
Ben
A 1/48 scale B-29 will not hang from the ceiling with 3 pieces of fishing line!
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