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DEF Model: Guardian and URAL Wheels
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2014 - 07:59 AM UTC


An announcement by Def. Model has two new sagged wheel sets ready for release.

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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2014 - 04:22 PM UTC
Glad to see DEF model has corrected their M1117 wheels. They are more realistic now !
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Posted: Sunday, March 30, 2014 - 06:33 PM UTC
What was wrong with the first issue DEF Guardian wheels?
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2014 - 04:41 AM UTC

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What was wrong with the first issue DEF Guardian wheels?


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The pattern was not really exact. Cramps were too much near and their shape was incorrect.

Marking and lines have been added on the side of the tires.

I think the rim was also retooled.



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Posted: Saturday, April 05, 2014 - 02:44 AM UTC
Who sells Def. Model products here in the U.S.?





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Posted: Saturday, April 05, 2014 - 03:25 AM UTC

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Who sells Def. Model products here in the U.S.?





Jeff

Sprue Brothers
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Posted: Saturday, April 05, 2014 - 04:02 AM UTC
Thanks Jason!

I will look them up!






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Posted: Saturday, April 05, 2014 - 08:50 PM UTC
There is also one more addition to DEF's catalogue. DM35030 M1A2 SEP V2 Conversion set (for Dragon 1/35) including the following parts: Crows II System by 3D Modelling, new Antenna system, accurate Wheel hub, new Cupola parts and all these for $26!
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Posted: Monday, April 07, 2014 - 12:14 AM UTC
I have several sets of DEF Model wheels, got them from Sprue Brothers, excellent wheels and they include masks to help paint them.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 - 12:32 PM UTC
DO M1117 wheels really have those raised lines radiating from the hub on the tire? I was looking at pictures and cannot really see them...are they there and just not visible or do they wear off fast?
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 - 05:17 AM UTC

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DO M1117 wheels really have those raised lines radiating from the hub on the tire? I was looking at pictures and cannot really see them...are they there and just not visible or do they wear off fast?


Yes these lines are present but I'm agree with you, it seems they are practically invisible on a dirty and worn tire, and even on recent tire. It's the same thing with several other modern tires like M1070 tires, M-ATV tires...



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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 - 07:28 AM UTC
I can pick it out on the second picture but the other two look more like the original wheels by DEF. Interesting...I may use a sanding stick to reduce those lines on the new wheels then
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