1/12 replacemntd decals and tires for the Alpha 179

[russd]

Guys,

I recently scored a 1/12 Porter Alpha 179C kit (built) and the tires are rubbish. Do any of you know of a source for replacement tires (and possibly decals) for 1/12 F1 tires for this era of F1 car?

Thanks,
Rusty

[indycals]

I can't make any promises - but I have that kit....and it came with rain tyres which I probably won't use, so a 3d printed option for slicks 'could' happen.

[russd]

Aug 2, 2023 16:31:27 GMT -5 indycals said:

I can't make any promises - but I have that kit....and it came with rain tyres which I probably won't use, so a 3d printed option for slicks 'could' happen.

Michael,

Would you be willing to sell those rain tires? I'd be very comfortable using those on my refurbished 179. If it happens that you would do a 3d set of slicks I'd also be in for a set of those. 1/12 replacement tires would be a reasonable commodity since the ones included in the Tamiya/Protar kits seem to have a short life span.

Rusty

[indycals]

I would willing but they look really bad IMO. But for now I prefer to hang on to them for sizing, but they're yours when I'm done. I can get incredible detail 3d printing tires, so whatever I come up with will be good.