Clumber Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Just received my HobbyBoss F-111 RAAF "Pig" and today have started washing the sprues (it will take awhile... dang lot of parts!) and I am hoping that some of the ARC experts can suggest an aftermarket wheel set that would work reasonably well for an Aussie Pig 111. The kit has those despicable rubber/vinyl tires that I just cannot stand. I haven't been successful in my searches for wheels - resin or otherwise. If no actual F-111 "upgrade" set of wheels exists, is there another aircraft that does have AM wheels available that would be "close enough for Gov't work" in appearance on an Aussie Pig? My other option is making an in-flight model, but I am not entirely comfortable with that idea. Many thanks in advance! And of course our thoughts and hopes are with the populace of Japan after the horrendous earthquake. Let's all hope that their strict building codes served well to limit the number of casualties and missing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Weasel V Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Resin Art, a new Czech company, are releasing a set of F-111 wheels: http://www.cybermodeler.com/news/resinart.shtml I'm sure someone with more 'Vark knowledge will comment on their accuracy, but they do look nice. Scaledown also have a set in their range: http://www.layuqwam.com.au/Ozmods/Scale.html Royale Resins were also working on a set but they seem to have gone on the back burner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsmith Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Not the back burner. I just haven't had time to work on new stuff, as I am too busy casting the old stuff. Besides, I think the Resin Art wheels are for the FB-111, and F-111G, not the A/D/E/F (that is based off the pics on CM). Cheers, -Doug :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scot M Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Cool beans Doug!! Glad to hear that your going to pick these up. I'll be patient and wait on yours.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clumber Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Awesome, sir! Let me know when they are available to order. Not the back burner. I just haven't had time to work on new stuff, as I am too busy casting the old stuff. Besides, I think the Resin Art wheels are for the FB-111, and F-111G, not the A/D/E/F (that is based off the pics on CM).Cheers, -Doug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReccePhreak Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Resin Art, a new Czech company, are releasing a set of F-111 wheels:http://www.cybermodeler.com/news/resinart.shtml I'm sure someone with more 'Vark knowledge will comment on their accuracy, but they do look nice. Scaledown also have a set in their range: http://www.layuqwam.com.au/Ozmods/Scale.html Royale Resins were also working on a set but they seem to have gone on the back burner. Thanks for that info. I just ordered my HB "Pig" from Squadron, who had it for less than 1/2 price ($50.99). Now I just need for someone to do an RF-111C camera pallet in 1/48 scale. Larry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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