HL M1A2 Abrams Plastic Wheel Caps

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HL M1A2 Abrams Plastic Wheel Caps

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Bought a used Abrams for cheap but one of the plastic caps (for metal road wheels) is missing! I searched but can't find anyone just selling a set of caps. Looks like I have to buy the whole accessories set that includes caps and other items.

First question...Anyone know if wheel caps can be bought separately on their own, or options?

Another newbie question...I read here that the longer plastic hull, like in Abrams, has a tendency to crack over time! Hull reinforcement seems to be the answer. However, will changing the road wheels from metal to plastic, but keeping the drive wheels and tracks in metal, help with reducing the weight, thus putting less stress to the hull?
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Try Toucan hobby. They have a set on aliexpress for the Abrams.

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ColemanCollector wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:28 pm Try Toucan hobby. They have a set on aliexpress for the Abrams.
Hi Mike, can you PM me the link? I looked but can't seem to find it on AE. Thanks.
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Here's the link;
C$24.99 | 1 Set wheel caps for 1/16 Henglong USA M1A2 Abrams RC Tank
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNBZpl5
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ColemanCollector wrote: Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:57 pm Here's the link;
C$24.99 | 1 Set wheel caps for 1/16 Henglong USA M1A2 Abrams RC Tank
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mNBZpl5
Thanks! It's US$17 so it's a bit pricey (know it's probably the shipping that costs more)! I might just get the whole set of accessories for about the same price from Motion RC (when I need more parts for other tanks)! Appreciate it nevertheless.
https://www.motionrc.com/products/heng- ... lg3918-100
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Greetings Sir,

Where are you located?
I think I have and can provided you with the number of caps you need for HL Abrams Metal road wheels.
Cost will be shipping only. I am in Savannah GA. USA

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I too have some you can have.
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I too have some you can have. If I can find them.
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BarryC wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 12:13 am Greetings Sir,

Where are you located?
I think I have and can provided you with the number of caps you need for HL Abrams Metal road wheels.
Cost will be shipping only. I am in Savannah GA. USA

Barry
Sorry I have been busy. Would love to discuss this some more. What's the best way to exchange info? PM's?
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Meter rat wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 10:26 am I too have some you can have. If I can find them.
Sorry didn't see this earlier. Did you find them? 8)
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