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The author reflects on their first experience fitting custom wheels on a Thunderjet, acknowledging mistakes such as improper sizing that required modifications to the vehicle. They emphasize the importance of a Dremel tool for achieving precise adjustments on HO scale models, enhancing both functionality and appearance without damaging the bodies.

BODY, WHEELS, & TIRES: Road Race Replicas This particular car holds a special place in my heart; its one of my favorites, and its significant in being one of the milestones that launched me on this hobby. Although I am a GM loyalist at heart, I have always loved early Mustangs; a real one isContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Muscle Cars: ’65 Mustang fastback“

And if you didn’t like that rhyme, you come up with a word that rhymes with “axle.” Of course its no surprise that fitting custom wheels to a slot car also requires custom axles. The front axles of the Auto World chassis are a straight pin that cannot be reused with either the Vincent orContinue reading “Spinnin’ Wheel, Got To Go ‘Round”

The author expresses a passion for both classic cars and custom cars, emphasizing the integral role of unique wheels in defining a car’s character. They prefer custom wheels for style over performance, appreciating the creative process of building and decorating their slot cars, finding joy akin to their past experiences with hot rods.

BODY: Aurora WHEELS/TIRES: Road Race Replicas (Wires) I have a been Jaguar nut all my life; I think they are amongst the coolest, classiest cars ever made. Of course they rust, squeak, rattle, overheat and fall apart with the best of them; so do Ferraris and Lamborghinis, but you never seem to hear anyone complainingContinue reading “Meet the Fleet – Sportscars: Jaguar XK150“