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Post by sharp on Jan 9, 2022 8:39:39 GMT -7
Hi guys, I took the 29 Roadster out of my display case and found that the rims are melting. I'm thinking the tires are the problem. Did this ever happen to any of you guys?  |
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Post by stitchdup on Jan 9, 2022 9:08:09 GMT -7
I haven't built mine yet but it looks like it the tyres have started seperating. I've read about people putting a layer of foil on the wheels to stop that but from the pic you might need new rims and tyres
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Post by mrmike on Jan 9, 2022 13:59:33 GMT -7
I have 2 on open shelves and that has not happened to mine. Maybe fumes inside the display case is attacking the tires and wheels?
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Post by sharp on Jan 9, 2022 18:44:18 GMT -7
I have 2 on open shelves and that has not happened to mine. Maybe fumes inside the display case is attacking the tires and wheels? Thanks Les, I will have to remember that trick. Mike, How long ago did you build yours? I built this about 4 years ago it might take some time for this to happen. I have 50 or so models in my display case and this is the only model with that problem. I know its not the glue that I use because I use it on all my builds with no problems at all. |
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Post by mrmike on Jan 9, 2022 20:19:37 GMT -7
I avoid using any type of adhesive on wheels and tires. If they don't friction-fit, I look for an alternative.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jan 9, 2022 20:39:12 GMT -7
Man that's crazy right there. Haven't had that happen to any of mine yet but I have heard of it.
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Post by sharp on Jan 10, 2022 6:50:10 GMT -7
I avoid using any type of adhesive on wheels and tires. If they don't friction-fit, I look for an alternative. Thanks Mike. I only use glue to glue the front and back of the rims together, not on the tires. I've built many many many models and never had this happen. |
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