Model wheels

**keith53** · 17th October 2005, 11:21 AM

Hello all,

Would anyone know where I can obtain a selection of model wheels in Australia? I'm about to resume model truck making for Grandkids christmas presents and can't remember where I bought the last lot of wheels. They were plastic ones but I'd really like to get my hands on some rubber-tyres wheels.

Cheers,
Keith

**JohnM** · 17th October 2005, 10:10 PM

I have run into the same problem. I suspect that it may be necessary to purchase fron the UK. I guess Australia just isn't a big enough market.

**keith53** · 19th October 2005, 10:19 AM

John,

After some more exhaustive searching, I've found the details for an Australian supplier.

Pageley Pty Ltd

49 Hinkler Rd Mordialloc VIC 3195
ph: (03) 9587 9133 Hobbies & Model Construction Supplies--W'salers & Mfrs

Hope this is of use.

Cheers,
Keith

**JohnM** · 19th October 2005, 10:56 AM

Thank you, I'll look into it.

John

**carbatecwa** · 19th October 2005, 11:13 AM

Keith,
We here at Carbatecwa carry a range of wooden wheels and axels for toy making. We have plain, treaded and spoked wheels in the following sizes - 19/22/25/38/50 and 63 mm dia. Follow the link and then the prompts on our web page www.carbatecwa.com.au.
Have a great day
Garry

**Clinton1** · 19th October 2005, 12:05 PM

www.ozsteam.com might be able to assist, its a model rail supply/hobbyist store, however they might be able to point you in the right direction.

**David L** · 19th October 2005, 12:52 PM

Kieth
You could try Pagley Pty Ltd, 49 Hinkler Rd Mordailloc, 3159 V Tel 3 9587 9133
I got a page from them years ago with a range of plastic wheels,
Made by SJ Products in NZ

mailto: [email protected]

David

**Wizened of Oz** · 19th October 2005, 01:41 PM

Timbecon also have a range of toy wheels in their catalogue.
www.timbecon.com.au

Kind regards
Brian

**bennylaird** · 19th October 2005, 01:47 PM

I make my own to fit on model WWI aircraft.

A brass tube for the bearing with a circle of balsa sandwiched between two ply disks. Add a smaller wooden washer and the jobs almost done. I add a card cone to simulate the canvas cover and either use an 'O' ring, a Hoover drive belt from their vacuum cleaner or some lightweight rubber round glued with superglue to make an 'O' ring.

**keith53** · 19th October 2005, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by bennylaird

I make my own to fit on model WWI aircraft.

A brass tube for the bearing with a circle of balsa sandwiched between two ply disks. Add a smaller wooden washer and the jobs almost done. I add a card cone to simulate the canvas cover and either use an 'O' ring, a Hoover drive belt from their vacuum cleaner or some lightweight rubber round glued with superglue to make an 'O' ring.

Thanks benny,

I tend to concentrate mostly on trucks. Kenworth C501's to be precise. I was hoping to locate some rubber-tyred, metal-hubbed truck wheels. The plastic ones Pageley supply are fine and I'm not complaining, but I was hoping for a bit more realism.

I like your plane wheels by the way. Very realistic.

**keith53** · 21st October 2005, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by David L

Kieth
You could try Pagley Pty Ltd, 49 Hinkler Rd Mordailloc, 3159 V Tel 3 9587 9133
I got a page from them years ago with a range of plastic wheels,
Made by SJ Products in NZ

mailto: [email protected]

David

Thanks David,

I've already bought some from them. They have a very realistic plastic truck wheel in 65mm & 100mm sizes.

Cheers,
Keith

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