Offroad Model Parts and Accessories Database


	4x4 Model Accessories & Parts I had so much interest in the tires page that I thought I would do the same with off road model parts and accessories. If you have an item that can be added to this list feel free to email me.
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Parts Still Available for Purchase note: Keep in mind that I am only listing these parts suppliers, not endorsing them. Also, many of the parts in this section are cast by individuals not large companies. They may produce a part only after being ordered, not keep any stock... keep that in mind when ordering. Let me know if you have major troubles with their customer service and I will remove them from the list.
photo	item	size (mm)	real life (1:1) size 1/25*	real life (1:1) size 1/24*	other info	notes
	axe (single blade)	to come	to come	to come	to come	SELtd. is offering a resin cast shovel. Their item number is 25239 and they call it "Single Blade Axe". $4.95 They also have other axes but this style is the most likely seen on the trail. Click here to visit their website or email for more info.
	axle: Dana 60	to come	to come	to come	to come	Dencon Resin have Dana 60s (about 1/4 down the page). Their's come with your choice of stock cover (D012) or a trussed version (D012 R) - $5 Competition Resins also lists a Dana 60 on their site. Click here for info. CRC-168
	axle: Ford 10.25"	to come	to come	to come	found under many mid 80s and up heavy duty Ford trucks such as F-250s, F-350s. Possibly even F-450s	Ma's Resin's catalog does not mention the price. Contact info is as follows: Alan Raab/Ma's Resin http://public.fotki.com/cnaind
	axle: Ford 9"	to come	to come	to come	to come	Competition Resins has a Ford 9" on their site. Click here for info. CRC-215 - $4.50
	battery (Optima)	to come	to come	to come	to come	Dencon Resin list Optima Batteries (near the bottom of the page). Two for $5 (D044)
	battery	to come	to come		to come	Competition Resins has a five pack of batteries (CRC-043) for only $3.50. Click here for info.
	"jerry" (gas) cans	to come	to come	to come	to come	Ma's Resin's catalog says "$1 for a set of three" different styles of cans. Contact info is as follows: Alan Raab/Ma's Resin http://public.fotki.com/cnaind Jeffs on Off Road Models says "received my Ma's resin order today! This is really quality stuff gentlemen! We're talking Modelhaus-like! Don't be afraid to order anything from him. If you're not happy with it, I'll buy it from you!"
	"jerry" (gas) cans	to come	to come	to come	to come	Early Years Resin offers two cans for only $1. The photo on their site show two cans... I am not sure if you get both styles or can choose which you get. GC1 - $1 Visit this link... the can are about half way down the page.
	nuts and bolts	2.25" x 1.5"	n/a	n/a	An assortment of various sizes of resin bolts, nuts on bolts, and other fasteners. Great for adding detail in such areas as suspension. 208 total	Ma's Resin's catalog lists the nuts/bolts as $2. Contact info is as follows: Alan Raab/Ma's Resin http://public.fotki.com/cnaind
	radiatior	to come	to come	to come	to come	Competition Resins has an aftermarket radiator with electric fan. Click here for info. CRC-176 - $4.00
	seat	to come	to come	to come	to come	Dencon Resin casts a pair of "racing seats" (about 1/2 down the page). D021 - $5 note: seat belts are molded in.
	seat	to come	to come		to come	Competition Resins has aftermarket seats. Not sure if they come as a pair (probably). Click here for info. CRC-113 - $4.50
	long handle shovel	to come	to come	to come	to come	SELtd. is offering a resin cast shovel. Their item number is 25225 and they call it "Long Shovel I" $4.95 Click here to visit their website or email for more info.
	short handle shovel	to come	to come	to come	to come	SELtd. is offering a resin cast shovel. Their item number is 25229 and they call it "D Shovel II" $4.95 Click here to visit their website or email for more info.
	tires					Because there are so many tires I have built its own page. Click here to visit.

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Parts Found in Model Kits
photo	kit	kit	size (mm)	real life (1:1) size in 1/25*	real life (1:1) size in 1/24*	other info	notes
	"jerry" (gas) cans	AMT 1/25 1981 Ford Bronco	?mm	-	-	-	The kit comes with two jerry cans that mount to the rear tire carrier. Sorry for the photo, my son painted it with permanent marker... new photo soon.
	"jerry" (gas) can	Revell 1/25 Bronco 2'n1		-	-	-	The kit comes with one jerry can that mount to the rear tire carrier.
	winch	Revell 1/25 Bronco 2'n1		-	-	-	The kit comes with a small winch.
	axle Ford 9"	Revell's '32 Ford 3 window coupe street rod		-	-	-	center pumpkin is a very realistic Nodular diff. Thanks Steve (olskoolrodder) for the lead.
	axle Ford 9"	AMT 1/25 1981 Ford Bronco and Model King 1/25 1979 Ford Bronco part of Nostalgic Drag Race Set with Cougar		-	-	-	The Model King Axle is a little more realistic that the AMT unit.
	axle: Dana 44	Model King 1/25 1979 Ford Bronco part of Nostalgic Drag Race Set with Cougar		-	-	-	-
	axle: Dana 44 TTB	AMT 1/25 1981 Ford Bronco					A very good representation of Ford's Twin Traction Bean front end. It is fully moveable making it much easier to lift the truck over Revell's fixed version in their Bronco kit.
	axle: Dana 60	Johan Sox and Martin 'Cuda Testors' HSO 'Cuda Revell '69 Charger		-	-	-	I heard this from someone (who I do not remember).
	seats	-	-	-	-	-	Monster Truck kits are a good source for aftermarket style off road seats
	seats	-	-	-	-	-	Mustang Shelby GT-350R kit from Monogram (and probably Revell) has a period-correct racing seat (low back) that could work well with crawlers or older race trucks.

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Useful Links

General 4x4 Model Links

Off Road Models - a model forum dedicated almost exclusively to off road and truck modeling.

The Mad Modeler - while not strictly 4x4 or truck modeling, a very good site with many off road builders.

How-To's:
Coil-Overs - Larry Specht's tutorial for building racing/off road reservoir shocks

Leaf Springs - Richard O's tutorial for making fully functioning leaf springs

Leaf Springs - another great how-to for leaf springs

Locking Hubs - Another easy how-to by Larry for extremely realistic locking hubs

Making Roll Cages - a nice tutorial teaching how to make roll bars and cages

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"the math"

I find it interesting that a model's measurement in mm is almost exactly the same as inches in real life. So, use your metric ruler to get a quick guess of the size... want a 33" tire? find one that is 33mm.

*The math for 1/25: model's tire size in mm x 25 / 25.4 = real life tire size.
The math for 1/24: model's tire size in mm x 24 / 25.4 = real life tire size.

Let me know of any other tires that can be added to this list or have missing measurements.