jyguy Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Forgive me if this subject has already been covered.Does anybody have any methods other than aftermarket replacements for making rubber tyres look realistic on a model? Kind Regards Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIGHTS ON Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I have no problem with rubber tyres, in fact, they do act as "brakes" to stop model accidentally sliding off shelves!!!. I usually paint them, then add the grey pastels to the treads to give the realistic look (if the mold is good, you can then try & get a wash into the tread). Now I once read that by using enamel paints (I do!!) - which are oil based - on rubber tyres, that potentially they will react with the rubber. I haven't seen this and some of my "painted" rubber tyres go back a decade......... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brown Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Interesting. I was in two minds about replacing the Tamiya 1/32 rubber tyres with after market resin. Maybe I won't now! Good tip on using pastels for the weathering. Rick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyguy Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Many thanks for your reply.As I am increasingly using acrylics I'll try the paint and wash methods.Previously lightly scuffing the tread with fine wet and dry has helped too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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