Short Track Models
Construction Topics => Tips-tricks => Topic started by: djdrews on November 07, 2018, 07:15:24 AM
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I was wondering what you guys use for paint on resin tires? I have some Big Donkey tires and I want them to look as close to rubber as possible. Anyone have any tips?
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.....On my Big Donkey Resin tires (http://www.shorttrackmodels.com/index.php?topic=993.0),I used Flat Black and did a little bit of Black wash.
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I always liked Floquil grimy black for tires. I dont think it is available any longer but Testors makes a grimy black today, give it a shot.
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No lettering on the tires
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Hi Everyone,
Here's a little tip on how I paint tires.
I purchase all my tires from Big Donkey resin. Larry recommended to clean his resin with alcohol prior to priming.
I prime with Krylon grey primer then spray with Krylon flat black. This is for tires with no lettering.
Picture below shows how I paint them.
I just slid these tires on the wooden dowel rod to show how I paint the tires.
This method allows you to paint both sides and the tread at the same time.
Just take a tire with you to the local hardware store and purchase a dowel rod the correct diameter.
(https://images47.fotki.com/v1397/photos/4/3814514/14716631/20181108_112107_resized-th.jpg) (https://public.fotki.com/Bob-P/miscellaneous-items/20181108-112107-resized.html)Hosted on Fotki (https://www.fotki.com)
This method works great for me, I hope it helps someone else.
Bob
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Thanks for the tutorial, very helpful. When you guys buy these resin tires from Big Donkey, are you ordering the pre-packaged sets with the tires and wheels together? They look really good, and I'm trying to figure out what size tires and wheels, along with how many I need to order for some modified and sprint car builds I'm planning.
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When I'm looking for tires and wheels for a specific build, I email Larry a picture of the car I want to build. If you have any pictures of what you need, send the email and then give Larry a phone call to discuss you needs. He is very helpful.
Bob
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............ When you guys buy these resin tires from Big Donkey, are you ordering the pre-packaged sets with the tires and wheels together? They look really good, and I'm trying to figure out what size tires and wheels, along with how many I need to order for some modified and sprint car builds I'm planning.
Dug up my notes from a previous build I did (http://www.shorttrackmodels.com/index.php?topic=993.0) using Big Donkey tires and wheels.
I wanted to go with some tire stagger from Left to Right , front to rear as you would with a 1:1 dirt stock car.
Here is an exert from my notes......
DT-1 33.02 X 18.99 RR
DT-2 30.16 X 15.75 LR
DT-6 30.16 X 14.08 RF
DT-13 30.06 X 9.46 LF
DT-27 28.44 X 12.54
#BH Wide 5's large front hub
The tire dimensions are height X width....you can either use inches or mm. ....you can see what tires I used on what corners with that particular build. I just liked the way the #BH wide 5's w/ the large front hub really looked on this period correct build.
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Bob and Brian - Thanks for the feedback. I'll get in touch with Larry and figure out what to order.
Mark
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David - Great to know that I can mix and match the wheels and tires. The MD-3's look like the right tires for at least one of the dirt modifieds on the drawing board. That's a cool build you have pictured, thanks for the visual. Helps when you see the wheels and tires under a real build vs. the shots on Larry's site.
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Hi DJ I to am a new member on here and have already got some really neat tricks from these professionals. I would like to share what has worked for me. A friend of mine who works in a body shop recommended a rattle can paint called Rubber seal. The number is RS-510 it is called Medium Gray Bumper and Trim paint. What I do is paint the entire tire with this paint and after it had dried I mask off the tread surface and paint the tire model master flat black when that has dried remove the masking tape and you will have a tread surface lighter in color than the side walls to show use, similar to sanding the tread surface on rubber tires in model kits. I also shoot a flat clear over the entire thing but if you are going to use tire markings use the gloss clear first. You may be able to find this paint in a paint supply store or maybe Walmart. Hope this helps. Also this paint did not harm the resin from Big Donkey.
Al Fordguy01
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Thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try.
Al