1:24 Abarth Cromodora rims

The real subject

Cromodora was an Italian wheel maker whose light rims appeared on the sports and rally cars of Fiat, Abarth and other Italian marques. A wheel is one of the parts that everyone notices first on a finished model: the shape of the spokes and the depth of the rim decide whether the car looks right.

What the set contains

These are separate wheel rims in 1:24 scale, an accessory meant to replace the parts from a kit. The number of pieces in the package, the diameter of the rim and the material are stated on the box of the set and in the manufacturer's instructions.

• 1:24 scale, wheel rims of the Cromodora pattern
• the subject is Abarth cars and related Italian marques
• a replacement for the rims from a kit, with no finished model included
• the number of pieces and the diameter are stated on the box and in the manufacturer's instructions

Building and painting tips

Before gluing, try the rims dry inside the tires from the kit and check both the diameter and the way they attach to the axle, because small differences can be evened out by careful sanding. Cut excess material away with a sharp blade a little clear of the part and sand the remainder. Wash the parts in lukewarm soapy water and degrease them before painting. Cyanoacrylate glue (super glue) suits the joint with a plastic model, and the preparation that the material calls for is given in the manufacturer's instructions.

Who it is for

The set will please builders of Italian sports and rally cars who miss a precise spoke pattern on kit wheels. The kit, the tires and the paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.