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Old 08-06-2006, 04:01 PM
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I'm looking for a way to make nice looking Cub-style balloon tires, around 3" diameter.
The store-bought wheels either have hubs meant for an F-16 or treads WAY too deep,
and dont have a nice flat hub.
The closest I got was modifying a pair of Trexler airwheels, but they arent sturdy.
Maybe there is a commercial product I'm missing?
How do the serious scale flyers make their wheels?
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DuBro has a nice set of quarter scale and third scale Cub Wheels and tires complete with Cub hub caps. They're inflatable also. Don't forget to purchase the pump.
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How about http://www.shopatron.com/product/pro...161.5187.0.0.0 ?
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Yep! That'll work.

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