Jay Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I am looking for somewhere to buy wagon wheels that would look good on old west carts, stagecoaches, gypsy wagons and the like. Any suggestions? Tutorials on building them would also work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosGerbil Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Lego wagon wheels are my go-to choice, they are cheap and look decent. The Empire and Dwarf ranges have good wheels. http://hoardobits.com/ has some wagon wheels although some are sold out. Just do a search for "wheel." If you have more time than money, I'm sure you could cobble some together if you really wanted to. You could use a thick rubber band, cut to size and formed into a circle shape, maybe around a cork or something for consistent diameter. Use brush on krazy glue to make the rim stiff. Then, use coffee stir sticks or toothpicks for spokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkieft Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 If you have more time than money, I'm sure you could cobble some together if you really wanted to. You could use a thick rubber band, cut to size and formed into a circle shape, maybe around a cork or something for consistent diameter. Use brush on krazy glue to make the rim stiff. Then, use coffee stir sticks or toothpicks for spokes. This sounds like madness to me! How about an ebays search? http://www.ebay.com/bhp/model-wagon-wheels That has all sorts... the 10 inchers may be a bit large for your project Also, any decent Hobby Shop that carries models and model railroading stuff should have them in stock or be able to order them for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 The above resources look the best, but if you want to fabricate your own this looks like the right plasticard selection: http://www.michtoy.com/item-TPM-9938-Plastic_RingsCircles_30mm___80mm_and_Disc_1mm___20mm_Set.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Wagon wheels are SUPER easy to make, and are nutritious, too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swan-of-War Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 I thought I was the only one who remembers that! I hanker for a hunka cheese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blustorm Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Wait a second....you can't post that video without this one. (Best quality I could find, sorry) Now back to the original topic.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMGraham Posted May 1, 2014 Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Oh my. It seems I've missed out on a lot by not watching Family Guy. That's hilarious! I wonder how many people had no idea what was going on when that aired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunnerson Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 I explained it to my wife..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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