Stahl Modellbau
 

Noticed there are no longer any Stahl models listed on Gardentrucking. To my knowledge that was the only US dist? Still have my heart set on a Volvo ADT eventually.

Anyone have any more info?

Re: Stahl Modellbau
 

From what I hear, Stahl is closing the business, but there is a chance that someone may buy it and continue to produce the models. Just have to wait and see.

Re: Stahl Modellbau
 

How about Fumotecs (Frank) new B40D dumper, looks really good and i really like my B50D, very well built.

http://www.fumotec.de/modelle/index.php

Re: Stahl Modellbau
 

wow, that sux! theres a demand for the models and parts; i would hope that someone buys this end of the business and makes it go somewhere

Re: Stahl Modellbau
 

Yeah the problems Joe has experienced with his Wedico, I think it's better to go with any alternative route. Maybe if I deal with Frank directly, I won't have the same problems I did with Vario?

Re: Stahl Modellbau
 

Yes i would get the Fumotec dumper over the Wedico everyday, first from Joes experience and second i think they look a little plastic, especially the excavator.

Yes order from Frank directly shouldnt give you any problems, he is much better in communication and support vise then Vario, he actually help you.

There is a new Bell B35D from Germany as well, but its a little more pricey, i dont know much about it but im sure its a very nice model.

http://www.truckmodelle-hs.de/shop/m...?bigPfad=43_45

Re: Stahl Modellbau
 

The Wedico 345 actually looks 10x better in person than all the photos I've seen. It's much larger than one would think too.

I'll probably start saving for a B40D here.

Re: Stahl Modellbau
 

Maybe it does, i havent seen one in person so.

I think you will be happy with the B40D if you get one!

Re: Stahl Modellbau
 

Wow, that's a sharp looking dump truck. I really like Vario/Fumotec's Bell dumper too, but this one seems to have actual axles and more detail built into it. I would still think Frank's models have more capacity and are more bullet proof.

For the money, I can't even believe someone would consider Wedico's construction machines. Vario/Fumotec's models are 5 times the machines, in every way and about the same cost.

Re: Stahl Modellbau
 

Yes there is alot of nice details on that one, looks pretty much like the real deal, but like you said, for the money you cant beat Fumotec.

I totally agree with you, i wouldnt even concider Wedico when there is the Vario/Fumotec models.