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M1083 resin wheels- Goodyear
jwest21
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 11:19 AM UTC
Does anyone make the Goodyear wheels in 35th for the M1083? I wanted to get a set for my HIMARs, but all I can find is either the Michelin wheels for the M0183 or Goodyear for the M1078 //(only 4 wheels)
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 12:28 PM UTC
These are the only ones I know of.

http://www.tankworkshop.com/newshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=96


jwest21
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 12:31 PM UTC


That's for the HEMMT. I think the hubs are different on the M1083/FMTVs
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 12:39 PM UTC
Here's the link for the 1083 wheels

http://www.tankworkshop.com/newshop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=117
Taylornic
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 12:51 PM UTC
I have no idea why I posted that! You wrote m1083 and my mind saw m983. Lol

Only set I know of is DEF. They are for the m1078, so as you said, you will be 2 short.

You might be able to contact DEF and see if they will sell you a set for the m1083.
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 01:14 PM UTC
The wheel hubs on the HIMARS are different from those on the FMTV.
jwest21
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 01:17 PM UTC

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The wheel hubs are different on the HIMARS from those on the FMTV.

OK, I can see that now. the outer portion is recessed on the FMTV but the opposite on the HIMARs. thanks
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 01:20 PM UTC

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The wheel hubs are different on the HIMARS from those on the FMTV.



Indeed they are. I had not looked at the HIMARS kit until you posted.
HermannB
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Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 03:01 PM UTC
I think the Trumpeter kit contains Goodyear tires.
jwest21
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - 06:52 AM UTC

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I think the Trumpeter kit contains Goodyear tires.

Yes, that is correct. Unfortunately, I discovered that the HIMARS has different hubs than the M1083, so I will just have to wait for someone to release a set. I hate the rubber kit tires.
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Posted: Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - 07:15 AM UTC
Just an idea, You can complete the M1078 set with the M1082 trailer set (DW35080).

Remove all DEF Model resin rims and replace them with Trumpeter rims.
Removed by original poster on 06/13/18 - 02:11:25 (GMT).
jwest21
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Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 12:40 PM UTC
I am not sure I am ready to drill out the resin hubs, but thanks for the suggestion.
HermannB
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Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 04:02 PM UTC

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The wheel hubs are different on the HIMARS from those on the FMTV.

OK, I can see that now. the outer portion is recessed on the FMTV but the opposite on the HIMARs. thanks



Are you sure Trumpeter changed this? The sprue shots on Trumpeter HP tell that they used the same sprue as in their M1083 kit.
jwest21
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Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 01:51 AM UTC

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The wheel hubs are different on the HIMARS from those on the FMTV.

OK, I can see that now. the outer portion is recessed on the FMTV but the opposite on the HIMARs. thanks



Are you sure Trumpeter changed this? The sprue shots on Trumpeter HP tell that they used the same sprue as in their M1083 kit.


I will look when I get home tonight.
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Posted: Thursday, June 14, 2018 - 03:09 AM UTC
I wouldn't get hung up over the wheels



So you can use the DEF Model M1083 FMTV wheels if you wanted to...
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