Supacat Jackal and Soldiers Airfix 1:48

[papa 695]

Some nice work Laurie even though you broke a wheel off

[Guest]

Nice work so far there Laurie.


Scott

[Guest]

Good work so far.


What`s the fit like?


I have their Land Rover pair with PE set to build.


I`m not impressed with the tyres, though, and I`m looking for after-market replacements before I start them.


Always been a weak spot in Airfix kits, have their tyres.

[takeslousyphotos]

That's looking great Laurie ....... I broke a wheel off mine when I build it as well.......... Maybe everyone who built the Airfix Jackal has broken a wheel off at some point ???? Now wouldn't that be "Spooky" ops:

[Guest]

Good work so far.
What`s the fit like?


I have their Land Rover pair with PE set to build.


I`m not impressed with the tyres, though, and I`m looking for after-market replacements before I start them.


Always been a weak spot in Airfix kits, have their tyres.

Built the WiMK Landrover and I thought the wheels OK. But admit I am not an expert on wheels.


What do you think of these Malcolm ? Are they any good ? ( PS your answers will not be held against you )


Fit very good Malcolm. Any difficulties which are few may of been of my making.


Laurie


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[takeslousyphotos]

Good work so far.
What`s the fit like?


I have their Land Rover pair with PE set to build.


I`m not impressed with the tyres, though, and I`m looking for after-market replacements before I start them.


Always been a weak spot in Airfix kits, have their tyres.

There you go Malcolm ............ Resin Wheels for all of them, with the correct tread patterns.


http://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/rhino-armour-models-350-c.asp

[Guest]

Just caught up with this build Laurie and it is looking great.

[Guest]

There you go Malcolm ............ Resin Wheels for all of them, with the correct tread patterns.
http://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/rhino-armour-models-350-c.asp

Yes I can see they are better or as they should be.


2 things though bug me.


1. damned expensive


2. more than half the cost of the Jackal. £6:00 plus £4:00 delivery.


3. wheels already fixed on


4. By the time I have the mudguards and mud flaps on and mud on the tyres is it going to notice


Laurie

[monica]

very nice work so far Laurie ,wish i could be as organized as you,

[Guest]

very nice work so far Laurie ,wish i could be as organized as you,

Only taken 76 years Mon. You will get there.


Probably both 76 and organized.


Laurie

[monica]

oh lol,maybe so Laurie,


but dont think its me to have a nice clean and organized.work table,

[Guest]

There you go Malcolm ............ Resin Wheels for all of them, with the correct tread patterns.
http://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/rhino-armour-models-350-c.asp

Darn it you have now got me going Peter. Took another look at the Wheels this morning. It is a got to have them syndrome.


So there goes the next trip to KFC for Pauline. I will be OK though..


Have you used them Peter ? The Airfix wheels are in to parts the tyre slipping over the hub. Do you know if the ones you have listed do the same. I have a horrible feeling it may be butchering time.


Laurie

[Guest]

Built the WiMK Landrover and I thought the wheels OK. But admit I am not an expert on wheels.
What do you think of these Malcolm ? Are they any good ? ( PS your answers will not be held against you )


Fit very good Malcolm. Any difficulties which are few may of been of my making.


Laurie


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Hello, Laurie, the problem that I have with Airfix wheels and tyres especially on their Herrick kits, is that the tyre tread looks nothing like the tread on the real tyres and it spoils the look of the model. They do such a good job on the rest of the kit but then drop the ball when it comes to the tyre tread.

[Guest]

There you go Malcolm ............ Resin Wheels for all of them, with the correct tread patterns.
http://www.alleycatmodels.co.uk/rhino-armour-models-350-c.asp

Thank you for that link, just what is needed. and at a good price.

[Guest]

Hello, Laurie, the problem that I have with Airfix wheels and tyres especially on their Herrick kits, is that the tyre tread looks nothing like the tread on the real tyres and it spoils the look of the model. They do such a good job on the rest of the kit but then drop the ball when it comes to the tyre tread.

Yes agreed Malcolm a bit tired last night and did not bother much and threw out the idea. But after having a study this morning think as you say Airfix boobed here. I suspect their CAD dept took another wheel and just did a cheap adaption rather than design a proper job.


And so Supacat Jackal and Super Coyote wheels here I come.


Laurie


Any one want some redundant tyres ?