1/8 Jaguar XKE build, part 19; more wheel work

[@salvelegio1425]

Hi everybody, Another very nice morning here in Stockholm, Sweden. Starting early with a nutritious breakfast and a new video from my favorite KZbin channel. Really really impressive. What a start on this beautiful summers day. Thank You my friend. Have a nice day, see you soon. All the best. M

[@customfabrications]

Thanks! I appreciate you! Have a wonderful day!

[@bosmeck]

love the thought process... the problem solving and the way you explain it. Furthermore, I enjoy the fact that after you've explained it, you have it already done which to my mind makes watching your video even more enjoyable... I don't have to wait. Excellent work brother.

[@customfabrications]

Thanks! I appreciate the kind comment!

[@150flyer4]

That was a lot of work just to get the tools needed to form the rims. It’s looking really impressive.

[@customfabrications]

Thanks 👍

[@BIGWIGGLE223]

You could machine the tires out of some wood and make yourself a mold and make all the 1/8 scale tires that your heart desires. Wait.... I did hear you say that you have a CNC machine (or something like a CNC machine), right? Or even better...... 3D print the molds. If you have a 3D printer that is. Man.... Your attention to detail and skills at modeling are something I envy. Are you an old school member of any of the modeling forums??? Your work style seems real familiar.

[@customfabrications]

Thanks! I did think about molding the tires. The problem with my CNC router is that I’m not that good at it yet. I’m struggling to learn CAM. I do have a 3D printer, but getting the fine tread details to show sharply and removing the layer lines could be an issue. I actually did think about molding the new tire and casting copies of that, but with the cost of the molding and casting matériels, and the time to do that, just buying the other 3 was a no brainer. And the monogram tires aren’t in a good condition to mold. So basically, I could spend just over $100 on tires and be done, or just under $100 on mold making and casting materials and spent countless hours casting them (and they probably wouldn’t be perfect). But yea, I honestly did think about it. If Diagostini tires weren’t available, I would have tried casting them. I am on a forum, but haven’t looked at it in years. I also have pics on model motor cars web site. Sorry for the long reply. But thanks for watching and commenting! I really do appreciate it.

[@BIGWIGGLE223]

@@customfabrications I used to spend too many daily hours on quite a few different forums back in the day, but I spent about 95% of that time on Traditional Rods and Kustoms. I don't know that I've ever been on Model Motor Cars though. But yeah..... The CAM software is a steep learning curve that I haven't even begun, but one day hope to do so. I know that there are many many different types of CAM softwares out there and some that are very very easy to use. Then it comes down to will your machine work with that without having to gut all the hardware and replace it? 3D printing has gotten much better last few years. And there are all kinds of ways to do away with the layer lines (none of them are easy and can be very time consuming), but you're right...... Do you just flat out pay for what you know looks good and is what you want? Or do you invest in a bunch of tools and materials that carry a hefty upfront cost plus all the hours it could take learning how to get the most out of something like a 3D printer? I'd go with just buying the tires as well, but with the level of detail that you put into your builds you may not like having your custom parts manufactured by some machine. You may do all of this because it's YOUR hands doing the work. Anyhow.... I am absolutely loving the detail of your work. You are a true artist, my friend. Keep the videos coming. Makes me wanna start modeling again. It's been awhile since I melted any styrene or huffed the Plastruct plastic weld. Lol!!!

[@customfabrications]

Thanks! Yea sometimes it’s a tough decision between buying and making. I just look at cost and time and make the best choice I can. Like I could have bought all the deagostini parts for the wheels, but that would have been around $200 or more. If mine work out, I’ll have spent less than $70. But way more time. Thanks again for watching and commenting! I appreciate it! Regards,@@BIGWIGGLE223

[@GenXPertChannel]

@@customfabrications For making molds, resin printers change the game... no more trying to sand the layers off a 3D print without losing the details. The prices are down significantly now. I have one, but can't use it in the house because they stink! My parrots are very sensitive to fumes, so until I get the real Jag in the garage finished I don't have space for modeling in the garage. Resin printers are game changers, and there's a lot of stuff already posted on various sources online to just find the part you want and bang it out. Just found a Daytona style fuel filler for my SVRA Jag model build.

[@customfabrications]

I’ve been tempted to get a resin printer. Maybe someday. But my wife is also very fume sensitive. @@GenXPertChannel

[@GenXPertChannel]

I have three DeAgostini Jags and am building a couple of the Monogram/Revell kits as customs as well- using DeAgostini engine in one of them. Be aware that the first tire you get from the subscription Jag is the spare- and it's different from the other four- the tread pattern is different. I'll be using a set of DeAg wheels on a roadster conversion on the Revell reissue kit I just got from Germany, but one of my kitbashes will be using aluminum "modern" racing wheels sourced from an RC car- as well as a set of brake disks and calipers from an RC car as well. I have a LOT of spares from abandoned DeAgostini Jags that I've purchased online, as well as three or four of the plastic kits- if you need any info on parts, let me know. Also have a real E-Type in the garage, although it's a Series II, if you need reference material. The decal kits online to detail these cars are all pixelated garbage and I'm starting to make photorealistic versions on a high end printer- I can send you some once I get them up and going. I'm using photos of actual decals and plates on the car. The ones online are truly disappointing.

[@customfabrications]

Thanks for the info! I had no idea about the spare. I just looked at the other three I got. And yea, I need another tire. Not only is the tread different, but they are actually a tighter fit to the wheels I’m making. They’ll still work though, thankfully. Let me know if you have a tire you can sell me. If not I’ll go back to eBay. Thanks again!

[@GenXPertChannel]

@@customfabrications I will take a look at what I've got. I think I could swap you a regular tire for the spare that you have. I might have three spares here that I could make a set with if I had yours. I'll dig around and see what I can come up with. I didn't realize the spare was so different until I installed it on the model and something just didn't look right.

[@customfabrications]

@@GenXPertChannel that would be great, thanks! If not, no worries, I can do eBay. But if so, you can email me. [e-mail]

[@steveashforth5097]

I think the 'split line' on the tyre diagram shows the centreline & the degree of camber of the wheel?

[@customfabrications]

Probably. I’m not going to be too concerned about perfect camber angle though😏. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@JohnCarey1963Jag]

Some images of the wheels from the rear of interest to you?

[@customfabrications]

Sure! I’ve found several online, so I should be ok. But you never know. More is better. Thanks! [e-mail]