Britain’s jcb 3cx wheels

[Cheshire Farm Models]

Just about to put some paint on the wheels off a 3cx. Can’t see any obvious way of removing them from the axle. And I’m not resorting to brute force yet, the only way I can think of spraying them is to remove the tyres and keep them attached to the axle (the whole Model is the same colour) but again I don’t want to pull at the axle to much as I’ve fitted it to the model. Any help greatly appreciated.

 

cheers 

[mb86]

9" Grinder? 

Sorry, I have no sensible suggestion 

[Cheshire Farm Models]

2 hours ago, mb86 said:

9" Grinder? 

Sorry, I have no sensible suggestion 

Sorted it now mate. I actually sorted it shortly  after I posted this  just removed the tyres carefully ! Gotta make sure the paints rock hard before I squeeze em back on 

[mb86]

1 hour ago, Cheshire Farm Models said:

Sorted it now mate. I actually sorted it shortly  after I posted this  just removed the tyres carefully ! Gotta make sure the paints rock hard before I squeeze em back on 

You'll probably know this bit if you put them in very hot water they will go a bit more flexible for when you put them back on, or at least most of the tyres I've tried it with do.  

[844john]

3 hours ago, mb86 said:

9" Grinder? 

Sorry, I have no sensible suggestion 

That's just foolish and irresponsible advice Martin............. , surely a plasma cutter or the gas bottle would be much better! 

[mb86]

Just now, 844john said:

That's just foolish and irresponsible advice Martin............. , surely a plasma cutter or the gas bottle would be much better! 

I had considered them but I thought they might damage the plastic. 

[844john]

Saves putting the tyres in boiling water though... Glad you've got it sorted Sam, we're running out of ideas to help you now!

[Cheshire Farm Models]

I’m glad you are running out of ideas !!! Was beginning to worry me  yeah just took tyres off can’t be bothered messing around ha ha should look good either way