Scottrik Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I am preparing to set off on the build of a 1/4 scale Proctor Nieuport 28. In process of gathering the various bits I already know I'll need which leads us to the wheels. Proctor themselves used to have 6-1/2" diameter (165mm) wheels for this kit but have discontinued them. They pointed me toward Herbie Wheels in Germany but their site only seems partially functional. I can access their home page, pictures and price list but the order form and (perhaps most importantly) the "contact" pages do not function. Anyone know if Herbie is (are?) still making wheels? Any alternative providers anyone can recommend? Many thanks! Scott Edited By Scottrik on 29/07/2013 23:53:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrik Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 OOPS...NOW I can access the order form. Isn't it always the way? Does anyone have any feedback pro / con regarding the Herbie wheels? I'd still look at alternatives as well. Many thanks! Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 There is a pair on ebay at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Should have added a link. HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrik Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Thanks very much Greybeard, unfortunately the listing states "does not post to the United States" which leaves me out (not that you knew that!). Anyone having any dealing with Willie's Wheels feedback would be appreciated here or off-line. Many thanks, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greybeard Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Posted by Scottrik on 31/07/2013 02:48:28: Thanks very much Greybeard, unfortunately the listing states "does not post to the United States" which leaves me out (not that you knew that!). Anyone having any dealing with Willie's Wheels feedback would be appreciated here or off-line. Many thanks, Scott Given you locationit may be worth your while to ask the question on **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Reynolds LaserCraft Services Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 IIRC Arizona Models do some, and I'm sure I have seen them on on one of the Kit Builders site here in the UK, name escapes me, but I'm sure he was in one of the magazines a couple of months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottrik Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Posted by Greybeard on 31/07/2013 09:26:09: Given you locationit may be worth your while to ask the question on **LINK** Given Willie's location (Germany) I figured it more likely to find someone here who'd had dealings. Plus since I read RCM&E monthly I know Graeham, Pete, et al enjoy building larger scale WWI planes. I'll post to RC Scale as well (not a bad idea), but am interested in hearing reports on quality and dealing with Willie's Wheels. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Hi Scottrik, is this of any help? ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 How about THIS Or THIS Edited By cymaz on 18/08/2013 07:20:55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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