No, I didn't use decals.

As I mentioned, they are a bolder, more modern look to the Goodyear logos.

I don't like them.

If you look at photos from the 1966 LeMans, the painted logos are less obvious.

Yes, I painted the wheels first.

Then I sanded the treads of the tyres.

Then painted the blue pinstripes on the tyres.

Then installed the wheels into the tyres.

I sprayed either dullcote or aqueous matte clear, I can't remember which, on the tyre sidewalls.

Then I stencilled and sprayed the old style Goodyear logos with Createx base white. ( I didn't spray a lot)

Then I sprayed aqueous matte clear onto the tyres again.

I have since brushed transparent black over the rims to "dirty" them up.

(They need more dirtying, but I'll do that later)

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On a similar note, I installed the four wheels onto the chassis.

Funny, that the front wheels are held in place by a screw.

2 screws are provided.

However, the rears install in almost exactly the same manner...but there are no screws.

The kit doesn't come with the necessary screws, and the instructions don't show using screws.

But the wheel will not pull in far enough, or stay secure, without screws!

The holes in the ends of the rear axles are small, and a smaller screw is needed (than the front).

I managed to take apart an old PC Mouse, and found some small screws of the correct length and thickness.

The wheel are now secure.

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