Another New Guy
 

Glad I found this place. You guys have done some amazing trucks. I've been running RC off roads for awhile now, so I'm not necessarily new to the RC game, though I always want to build and recently built my first truck, a King Hauler. I'm keen to build my own fleet now. LOL

as a little background, My old man is a driver and has been for almost 40 years now. I'm a former active duty Marine of 11 years. Now I'm just a Fedex guy, though I've been off the past year because of a crushed disc and had spinal surgery and fusion not long ago to repair it, so I've had time for builds. LOL

and a shot of my Snowman build.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y16...n/IMG_2191.jpg

Re: Another New Guy
 

Welcome to the forum! That's a nice looking ride, especially for a first time build. I've found this site to be a great place for sharing information and having fun with others of the same hobby interest. Glad you found it.

Ken

Re: Another New Guy
 

Thanks! Definitely glad to be here. I definitely appreciate the compliment. I built models growing up, so was used to doing some paint work (though I'm still working on a second body to try and get it perfect) but always wanted to build an rc rig. I've had a ton of fun with it so far!

I'm still looking around trying to find some RC trucker get togethers up in my area. ( I'm up near Everett Wa. btw, still need to update my profile. lol)

Re: Another New Guy
 

Thank you for your service. Welcome to the forum.

Re: Another New Guy
 

Welcome aboard from another newb, nice rig!!

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Welcome to the forum and great truck Marine! I assume retired marine??? Thanks for your service and your post of pics. Ex squid here..... marines have a special spot with me as we had many many many of you guys on our amphibs!!! Have many Corp friends from those days!!!

USS Okinawa
USS Kearsarge
USS Fitch


Michael

Re: Another New Guy
 

Thanks again guys! I appreciate the warm welcome!

Ekim, not officially retired as I got out after 11 years due to injuries. I made it through two deployments to Afghanistan just fine but got injured during a training exercise, which ended my career. I've been out since 07' now.

I actually served on a few ships! I was on the USS Blue Ridge back in 97'. Also did a short stint on the Lincoln and with the 26th MEU in 1998-99. So I definitely have a spot for my shipmates.

Rick

Re: Another New Guy
 

great first truck, and thanks for your service. Hope you get straightened out soon

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Sorry to hear about your injury.... Blueridge...???? LCC?? thats a communication/command vessel yes??? I as well was discharged before my time... out in 98 due to a back injury aboard ship........severed after 15 years because my **** leg went numb.....

Welcome to the RC addiction Rick

Michael

Re: Another New Guy
 

Welcome aboard! Nice ride!
Cheer's, Neil.

Re: Another New Guy
 

Welcome aboard marine I to have served so thank you for your service I am fourth generations on my moms side... lol not my dads^^^^^ lol did five years so i feel your pain as far as the service regaurded but great build looking forward to seeing more from you

Re: Another New Guy
 

Welcome to the forum.. nice truck:D

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Thanks again guys. :D

Always nice to see fellow service members. And glad to find a forum that deals in specifics for these types of builds. Can't wait to save up to do a few more of them. I have ideas, just have to see if I can get them to play out. LOL

Re: Another New Guy
 

well if you cant figure it out on your own there is a hole load of information and knowledge to use here
im trying to figure out my own trailer build now

Re: Another New Guy
 

Welcome to the forum Rick. As you can see, we have a lot of friendly people here.

Check out the West Coast Mini Truckers page and http://www.westcoastminitruckers.com

- RCT

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Yea, I've done a lot of building over the years. I was an heavy equipment guy in the Corps, so I learned to work with what I could get my hands on and we would build out what we needed. But working with plastics to create something like a modified body and such is completely new to me. You are right though, there is a great amount of information and knowledge here that is teaching me a ton about how to do things. Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge!

I'll definitely take a look at the link! thank you! :D

Re: Another New Guy
 

Welcome to the forum, you will find anything you need to your truck here.

Re: Another New Guy
 

looks great!


I know its 10th scale but there is a body for the HPI drift that is the bandit car :P