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I am still having trouble removing and detailing tires on 1/12 scale models. These tires are large and fairly soft. I have tried the following, sanding with paper, using a drill motor, sanding sticks, even freezing them before sanding. I still cannot get the results I see in photos of other models at shows. What is the best method? I have seen photos of models at shows where the seam is gone but the tire doesn't look sanded. I don't mind if the tire looks road worn, but how do they do it without making the tire look worn? Hopefully you pro's can giveme some insight.
Hello!
That thing with freezing did the trick for me. Maybe you should additionally fit some object inside the tire to make it hold the shape better for sanding? Also, go for the fine sandpaper here to "wear" the tire out less.
Good luck with your build and have a nice day
Paweł
All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!
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Thanks. Maybe I will try filing the tire with floral foam or some kind of clay when I freeze them.
I have always done mine by hand using 600 grit sandpaper laying on a flat surface. Yes, it takes some time to do a set, but, the results are well worth it.
Thanks for the help. I am going to try some test tires this weekend to see what I can get to work. I have tried so many different ways. When I look at the models at shows and on the internet the tires look perfect. I just can't seem to get those results no matter what I do.
I found a course sand paper usually 320 or 400 used dry works well to get rid of seams but it's hard to get into the tread etc. Recently and by accident I found using a suede brush works very well especially getting down into the tread and between the lettering
Microbike ... Recently and by accident I found using a suede brush works very well especially getting down into the tread and between the lettering .
... Recently and by accident I found using a suede brush works very well especially getting down into the tread and between the lettering .
Good tip Microbike
Brass bristles I assume; vs the nylon type used with and "eraser" . I have both and have used both on my suede stuff, which is the only reason I bring it up.
Steve
Building the perfect model---just not quite yet
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