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22/05/2026 11:25 am
The seller of the 1/18 1934 Bugatti Type 59 told me he had removed the wheels to paint the spokes black. Unfortunately, his responses, though timely, are very perfunctory, and details are as rare as teeth on a chicken. So, the question is, has anyone any idea how to safely remove a wheel from this (Bburago) model, without destroying the wheel hubs and brake drums?
The one to be altered:
This topic was modified 4 weeks ago 3 times by GDH
22/05/2026 12:44 pm
I DO NOT OWN THIS MODEL - but have removed countless 1/18 wheels.
My educated guess is:
1) It's a "press fit." "Gentle persuasion" with a screwdriver or butterknife would pry the wheels off.
- OR -
2) Those knockoffs need to be removed, thereby exposing screws that hold the wheels in place.
I would gently remove ONE knockoff to see if there's a screw behind it..... if not, then most likely #1 is your answer.
Good luck - TAKE YOUR TIME!
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22/05/2026 1:14 pm
@chris Thank you! I'll go ahead and order the silver one (only ten Euros plus shipping) so if I screw up I can always go back for another one. They are very inexpensive, over here. But, I don't like the wire wheels in chrome on a race car, so black will be my choice, like the yellow one.
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22/05/2026 2:59 pm
I favor Chris's reply here. Since it is a Bburago, it may not have a small screw under the knock-off like FM and others. It may just be held on with glue. Try one first after spraying something like WD 40 into it and wiggling back and forth with needle nose pliers. That may be all that's holding it on.
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22/05/2026 4:12 pm
"Since it is a Bburago, it may not have a small screw under the knock-off like FM and others."
Agreed. Admittedly, assuming there may be screws securing the wheels is a bit ambitious for a Bburago; I knew that as I was writing. HA! There may be only a few, or perhaps just one screw in that entire model. 🙄 🙄 🙄
- In fact, being a Bburago, those knockoffs may act as stems utilizing nothing more than a "snug fit" to hold the wheels in place. 🙄 🙄 🙄
22/05/2026 10:10 pm
"Since it is a Bburago, it may not have a small screw under the knock-off like FM and others."
- In fact, being a Bburago, those knockoffs may act as stems utilizing nothing more than a "snug fit" to hold the wheels in place. 🙄 🙄 🙄
Here is your answer GDH. Burago made a kit too, and someone on eBay posted the instructions.
This post was modified 4 weeks ago 3 times by Chav
22/05/2026 10:40 pm
@chav AWESOME Chad! Looks like it is indeed a "knock-off snug fit." Thank you sir. 😉
22/05/2026 10:56 pm
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23/05/2026 7:05 am
@chav Thank you for the chart. Now, I have to make a hand of all thumbs work as a gentle persuader.