Shows this summer?
 

Before the summer slips away, are there some RC truck and construction shows in the central U.S.? I'm in the Midwest. And would probably attend anything from east of the Rockies to the east coast.

Jim

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Jim, there is a show next Saturday in Sparta N.J. Put on by the East Coast Mini truckers. A bit of a haul for you but a good show to attend. Then there is Indy coming up I believe in August in Indianapolis. Both are more highway truck than construction equipment, but still a fare amount of diggers there.

Re: Shows this summer?
 

Theirs one in Indianapolis in August

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I thought there was one in Indy sometime this summer. That would be pretty easy to get to.

Is there a web site or show details someplace?

Thanks for all the help.

Jim

Re: Shows this summer?
 

Yeah ya can go to gardentrucking.com and look under events and it has the all the info

Keith

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Ah, thanks. Don't think I had found the garden trucking site yet.

Jim

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Jim, Precision Model Distributors (PMD) a.k.a. Garden Trucking can be found at:
http://www.gardentrucking.com

Ric is a great guy to deal with and has an excellent selection of parts to choose from.
Beware though, you'll find items for your build that you didn't even know you wanted. :D :D

Have fun. :cool:

- RCT

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What's the best show to go to for construction equipment? Preferably in the midwest.

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Ya, Midwest construction stuff?

And, who can offer info about the steam show or whatever they do in PA? I think they do something a couple times a year at that one?

Jim

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I wouldn't miss the Indy show if you're anywhere nearby. If you have any interest in the trucks or construction, there's lots of guys there that can help steer you in the right direction and keep you away from making the mistakes we all did getting started. Heavy_Duty on the board usually has a get together as well in St. Louis every year. Definitely worth attending as well. I don't consider the Cabin Fever or Brookville show as "Midwest" but they're surely worth considering as well.

On the other hand consider staying home. Then you won't know what you're missing and your bank account won't shrivel up into the black hole of this hobby. :D

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Is cabin fever the show in Brownsville PA? Do they do something more than once a year or is it an early spring show, already past?

Where is the brooksville show?

Jim

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Brownsville is the BEST show in the world for antique construction equipment.
http://www.nationalpike.com/
This show has something for everybody. I've been attending for over 25yrs. Scott and I have just started the RC area of the show four years ago. There are two shows per year. Next one is August 9-11

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Whoa there Nate ! I think black hole is a little harsh:rolleyes: .....how about Sink hole ? You don't know how deep or how wide it's gonna get! :lol:

Mario

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I'd say for me it is sort of like quick sand. Seems harmless enough at first, but there does not seem to be a bottom once you get started!:rolleyes:

Jim