1:24 18

What the accessory is for

Wheels and rims are the part of every car model that is looked at, and kits deal with them with varying faithfulness. Supplementary sets in 1:24 scale therefore offer a replacement that matches a particular pattern of rim, and the builder thereby gets detail that the original injection-molded part often does not have.

What the record does not set

The entry for the item stopped at the scale and the figure, so neither the car, the pattern of the rim nor the contents of the package can be read from it. All that is certain is the 1:24 scale and that the item belongs among accessories for wheels. The facts about the size, the number of pieces and the suitable kit are given by the manufacturer's instructions.

Working with the part

• It is glued with cyanoacrylate glue; glue for polystyrene does not hold here.
• Before applying the primer, wash the part in lukewarm soapy water and degrease it.
• Cut the excess material and the traces of production off with a sharp blade at a distance and sand the surface down.
• Try the seating on the pin or the axle dry; it may be necessary to widen the hole with a drill.
• Apply glossy metal shades onto a smooth base, otherwise the traces of sanding will stand out.

Who it suits

The set is for builders who want to swap the factory wheels on a model for a different form and do not mind that the exact identification of the part has to be looked up in the instructions. This is an accessory for a kit, not a finished model. Paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.