Custom Wheels - Where does everyone go these days for custom scale wheels?
10-30-2014, 05:15 AM
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Andy
I know that Matrix used to make gear and wheels
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I know that Matrix used to make gear and wheels
[h=1]Matrix Machine Tool Mdfctn[/h] Matrix Machine Tool Modification Corp, 100 Boxart St
Rochester, NY 14612
Phone: (585) 663-1773
11-01-2014, 02:48 PM
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I do, i'm just in the process of redoing the molds for those. I was going to invest the time to CAD the tire molds and have them machined from aluminum,but with the recent announcement from YA, the desire to invest the $600 into a set of molds isn't there anymore, so most likely a set of 3D printed molds will be done instead.
11-01-2014, 09:02 PM
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11-01-2014, 10:17 PM
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what is the Diameter and with of the tires and rims?
cost wise, could be anywhere from $400+ for a set of machined aluminum tire molds and rubber tires.
If a smooth surface finish isnt necessary and your OK with some surface texture in the tire, some 3D printed tire molds and tires would be no more than $250 or so.
11-01-2014, 10:45 PM
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Tony from "Trim Aircraft" Melbourne, Vic. makes top quality alloy wheels with hard wear tyres to suit any jet model I found the value hard to beat, J.
11-02-2014, 02:47 AM
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Rei,
what is the Diameter and with of the tires and rims?
cost wise, could be anywhere from $400+ for a set of machined aluminum tire molds and rubber tires.
If a smooth surface finish isnt necessary and your OK with some surface texture in the tire, some 3D printed tire molds and tires would be no more than $250 or so.
what is the Diameter and with of the tires and rims?
cost wise, could be anywhere from $400+ for a set of machined aluminum tire molds and rubber tires.
If a smooth surface finish isnt necessary and your OK with some surface texture in the tire, some 3D printed tire molds and tires would be no more than $250 or so.
11-02-2014, 06:53 AM
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Im currently experimenting with solid rubber tires with a hollow central cavity that are not inflated. Ive gotten a test pair for my F14 done that show promising results. These tires actually squish with the weight of the model on them and as the load increases, once the load decreases, they return to their natural shape.
These tires weight 65% less than a solid rubber version and allow the use of a slightly harder rubber compared to solid versions.
11-02-2014, 07:01 AM
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Wheels and tires have been one of my all time pet peeves with model aircraft. But I'm talking about sport models and sport model prices - not $250 wheels. More like $15.00 for the entire plane. Choices have always pretty much been horrible.
I loved Kraft wheels but they were heavy. Anyway, my problems are irrelevant to this thread and was just wondering about ways to make one-off wheels if you already had machines or had a buddy with machines so I'll see my way out.
Thanks for answering and good luck in your quest. I've been to the Glennis site and I've got to say that with all the scale stuff that the one thing that surprise me was that there where wheels. I could believe that there were instruments and everything else, but when I saw wheels that blew me away. I don't know why but I guess just the vast variety and sizes on full scale would make it impossible for it to be feasible for anyone to make a business making them for us. But I guess if you can get $250 or more for them then yeah.
I loved Kraft wheels but they were heavy. Anyway, my problems are irrelevant to this thread and was just wondering about ways to make one-off wheels if you already had machines or had a buddy with machines so I'll see my way out.
Thanks for answering and good luck in your quest. I've been to the Glennis site and I've got to say that with all the scale stuff that the one thing that surprise me was that there where wheels. I could believe that there were instruments and everything else, but when I saw wheels that blew me away. I don't know why but I guess just the vast variety and sizes on full scale would make it impossible for it to be feasible for anyone to make a business making them for us. But I guess if you can get $250 or more for them then yeah.
11-02-2014, 07:48 AM
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Wheels and tires have been one of my all time pet peeves with model aircraft. But I'm talking about sport models and sport model prices - not $250 wheels. More like $15.00 for the entire plane. Choices have always pretty much been horrible.
I loved Kraft wheels but they were heavy. Anyway, my problems are irrelevant to this thread and was just wondering about ways to make one-off wheels if you already had machines or had a buddy with machines so I'll see my way out.
Thanks for answering and good luck in your quest. I've been to the Glennis site and I've got to say that with all the scale stuff that the one thing that surprise me was that there where wheels. I could believe that there were instruments and everything else, but when I saw wheels that blew me away. I don't know why but I guess just the vast variety and sizes on full scale would make it impossible for it to be feasible for anyone to make a business making them for us. But I guess if you can get $250 or more for them then yeah.
I loved Kraft wheels but they were heavy. Anyway, my problems are irrelevant to this thread and was just wondering about ways to make one-off wheels if you already had machines or had a buddy with machines so I'll see my way out.
Thanks for answering and good luck in your quest. I've been to the Glennis site and I've got to say that with all the scale stuff that the one thing that surprise me was that there where wheels. I could believe that there were instruments and everything else, but when I saw wheels that blew me away. I don't know why but I guess just the vast variety and sizes on full scale would make it impossible for it to be feasible for anyone to make a business making them for us. But I guess if you can get $250 or more for them then yeah.
11-04-2014, 03:22 PM
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For those curious about what can be done...
The last photo shows a prototype tire using the machined aluminum mold and a 3D printed cavity plug. This tire is hollow so when the model is sitting on the ground,it compresses just like the real thing, I am still refining this method so its not something I recommend doing currently.
The last photo shows a prototype tire using the machined aluminum mold and a 3D printed cavity plug. This tire is hollow so when the model is sitting on the ground,it compresses just like the real thing, I am still refining this method so its not something I recommend doing currently.