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roymattblack
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The tyres are actually solid resin.\ said:
The basic shape was taken from a Revell E Type tyre to make a first 'rough'.
All the outer detail was sanded off to make smooth walls and the tread was tidied up.
After that, a rubber mould was made and resin tyres cast. They are painted using Tamiya rubber black - a very good 'real rubber' look.
Each tyre has a flat spot filed onto the tread to replicate where the car is standing. I t also stops the model rolling away!
BTW..... Many thanks you guys for all the kind comments.
I might start a 1/8 Short-nose D Type soon, or a Lightweight E Type. (I love Jaguars!)
Roy.