another newbie - I'm in DFW

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hello, I am new to the construction world. I've done the cars/trucks and did truggy racing a little. I get such a kick out of watching these excavators and skid loaders moving dirt piles that I'd like to get one some day. I see there are fairs or expo in europe that people get together and do it, but do they have that stuff every in USA? I'd love to go see it in person and see first hand the differnet scales and models out there. I'd love to get an excavator and play around with it but don't like buying cheap junk. Anyway, I live in Dallas area. I have a son who is almost 3. Can't wait for him to get a little older to give me an excuse to buy more rc stuff. I'll use him as an excuse for the wife. If anybody is in the DFW area and has some nice RC construction equipment, I'd love to come see it in action and get a lesson and some tips on where to go, what to look for and what are the good brands.