Removing Wheels on 1:43 Models

[jager]

I've seen the posts on removing the wheels on 1:18 models, but what about 1:43 models, especially Biante's 2002 - 2005 V8 Supercars with the 'steerable' front wheels. How do you remove the wheels without breaking the fragile suspension pieces ?

[El Cheapo]

From what I've seen they're actually the same as the 1:18's. There's a small screw behind the wheelnut. Just pry the nut off cleanly and unscrew :) Should be anyways.

I was watching the telly once with my Longhurst 04 VY 1:43 in my hand and I was fiddling with one of the wheels. Then it started to get loose.....then really loose. I saw the wheelnut was on the floor and there was a screw underneath.

Hope that helps.

[Richard Poole]

The Autoart produced cars with poseable steering are the same as the AA 1:18. Wheels are glued and press fitted against the hub. VERY difficult to remove without breaking the hub and suspension (but I have seen them litterally fall off. Biante produced cars are press fit against the axle, no screws so should some off easier as there is no steering mechanism to damage.

[Leigh]

Longhurst 2004 VY is a Classics model, these have the screws under the wheel nut on the 1:43's.

[El Cheapo]

Longhurst 2004 VY is a Classics model, these have the screws under the wheel nut on the 1:43's.

*facepalm* didn't read the first post properly... :o