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Plastic VS. Metal Models??
I am curious what you fine folks will say. I am ofcourse wanting the most bang for my buck, that being said. Ofcourse the platics are going to be more cost effective to me, yet I plan on working these models in a construction environment and use them regularly once I get started. I dont want a model that will not last. So, for those of you with Tam/Wedico models could you sound off and let me know if you feel the quality of a plastic will last as well as the others????? Thanks for your time gentlemen.
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Re: Plastic VS. Metal Models??
THANKS Chris,
I am more concerced about the drivetrain and how well they hold up. I am guessing at some point on the body it will have alot to do with how well I take care of my stuff and what and how I treat it while using it. I am really sure that out of the gate for my first model (dump) will most probably be a Tamiya, Thanks for your time and knowledge Chris. Michael (ekim) |
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Re: Plastic VS. Metal Models??
Body style will probably be north american..... atleast for now anyway LOL.\
Ekim |
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Re: Plastic VS. Metal Models??
Tamiya all the way. Don't get me wrong Wedico are nice trucks, but I never see anyone ever using them for anything but collecting dust. Tamiya is tough and rugid and can handle anything you throw at it and now with a lot of aftermarket parts they have metal axle housings and stuff. I have not seen too many people break the plastic housings. There are a lot of people that have put their tamiyas though a lot of hard running and have had no major issues.
To each their own as the saying goes but my .02 says tamiya
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Re: Plastic VS. Metal Models??
Mike, I've worked with the Tamiya trucks for well over a decade now and I've seen and handled the Wedico trucks. The argument can be made for either, but I suggest the Tamiya as a day-to-day unit being a preferred choice of truck.
Wedico: The Wedico unit has an all metal undercarriage, as well as drive-train, and a metal body. It is heavier and supposedly more durable than the 'plastic' of Tamiya and allows you to choose your optional parts as you build. Tamiya: The Tamiya unit has a mostly metal undercarriage, with a 'plastic' drive-train, and a 'plastic' body; But the drive-train can be up-graded to a metal unit and the advantage to having a 'plastic' body is that it's far easier to modify and customize (most bodies on trucks today in the 1:1 scale are fiberglass anyway). It is lighter and (in my opinion) just as durable as a Wedico truck and comes in a kit that allows you a nearly RTR unit when finished. Anything you want to add as an 'after-market' item can be easily adapted and fitted at anytime during or after a build. Just my thoughts - RCT
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Re: Plastic VS. Metal Models??
RCT and Dabears.. thank you. I have made up my mind to invest in the wisdom of the forum Tamiya it will be. Now that I have made my mind up.....I'm thinking the hauler....that being said not to be one to procrastinate I must decide on a wheeled loader and excavator kit. LOL That will be a few down the road though..
Thanks so much for your input and wisdom guys. Michael (ekim) |
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