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How to turn front wheels?
jhinde
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Posted: Friday, January 12, 2007 - 11:01 PM UTC
I have just built the Tamiya US truck and am now building a Dragon sfkfz 251 and am wondering what is the best and easiest way to turn the front wheels. I have seen this on numerous models, like the effect, but don't want to wreck what I've done by doing it poorly. I am a beginner and am learning a great deal from this and other sites, but haven't seen anything on this issue.
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Teacher
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Posted: Friday, January 12, 2007 - 11:03 PM UTC
The wheels on the Dragon 251 are steerable anyway, so just go ahead and build, there shouldn't be a problem? Be sparing with the cement when constructing the running gear though.

Vinnie
jhinde
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Posted: Friday, January 12, 2007 - 11:13 PM UTC
Many thanks,
I'll give it a try.
John
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Posted: Saturday, January 13, 2007 - 12:25 AM UTC
For vehicles without steerable front wheels, cut the front axles off at an angle, and swap the wheels around. They will then both be turned at the same angle.
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