Keeping spare bits.

[rtfoe]

Gloss varnish between the two components minimises the reaction. Still shouldn’t have to worry about it though.

If I was informed in advance of the reaction then it wouldn't be so unpleasant. Since then all varnished or replaced with resin molds. You're right, the compound is different now...less reaction, less worries.

Cheers,
Richard

[Guest]

Even then it’s entirely hit-and-miss with these kinds of tyre. I have two BRDM armoured cars, both by Dragon, though one is the Revell re-issue. I built them both 20–25 years ago and they have been sitting next to each other on a shelf since they were finished. All four tyres split on the Dragon model, while all four are intact on the Revell one …

[stillp]

I bought an 1/32 XK120 kit made by SME - Scale Model Engineering - when they stopped making models in the 60s to concentrate on high-end hi-fi equipment. There were turned brass wheels with beautifully moulded Dunlop tyres, with the correct sidewall markings and tread. I never finished building it, but a couple of years ago I had a look at it and found that three of the tyres had merged into a single shapeless blob. :angry:
Pete