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how to toe in wheels?
doppelganger
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Posted: Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 04:39 PM UTC
still working on my nieuport 17, how do I get the wheels to look angled in? file something down or what? I hope to post pics soon...really.
thegirl
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Posted: Monday, August 16, 2010 - 04:06 AM UTC

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still working on my nieuport 17, how do I get the wheels to look angled in? file something down or what? I hope to post pics soon...really.


Open the mounting holes in the wheels more and glue at an angle .
doppelganger
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Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 02:07 AM UTC
cool, thanks.
JackFlash
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Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 08:49 AM UTC
If you use brass rods it simplifies the issue. If you use the plastic stubs or axles you weaken the part by bending it at the tips. Be cautious as too much is too eay to do.
doppelganger
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Posted: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 11:05 AM UTC
but doing as THEGIRL SUGGESTED IS OK? will keep your advice in mind though for future builds
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