After so many years, he deserves a second chance
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9 4 October, 23:25
GuidoFirst time I'm seeing the Tamiya tyres being completely cracked up...
Should be interesting to see how you'll get along with it. Good luck!
8 October, 20:44
Carlos ProençaFrom my research on the subject, I will opt to use Stormsure "Black", which is more flexible.
I will prepare the edges of any cracks that run all the way through the carcass by gently roughing them up with a small file or piece of wet and dry paper, and then apply no more glue than necessary – a pin can help to get very small amounts of glue into the cracks.
8 October, 23:22
shadowlight@Guido: I have a Tamiya 1:12 Lotus 49 Kit unbuild with cracked Tyres out of the factory ^^
@Carlos: what happened to these Kits? Exposed to weather, temperature, sunlight? Wrong enamel color become yellowish? Just wondering how to preserve build Kits a better way.
15 October, 09:50
Carlos Proença@Guido: The issue of cracks is actually a bit complex. On this model, the rear tires are perfect, but the front tires are cracked. I believe this is because the model was placed on its front on my shelf at home, and perhaps it was exposed too much sun. Furthermore, I have had this model for many years. As for the yellowing of the decals, I did not protect them with varnish, and the excessive sunlight ended up causing them to become that way. As for the rear tires, I am already soaking them in glycerin to keep them as they are.
15 October, 16:17
