Is this hobby dying in the US?

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Originally Posted by frizzen

This seems like a better discussion to rehash than looking at the people spamming this board.

What do you think?

Agreed.


Construction modelers have options for electric and hydraulic RTR excavators around a $1k price point. Lots of mainstream options to purchase. Those machines will naturally create interest in dumpers and semis. I do see quite a few replica Tamiya truck kits now. There are also mostly-metal import truck kits from Lesu and JD Model. They're looking like entry level scaleart alternatives. Even more aftermarket axles, transmissions and wheels available now.

We're still excluded from most hobby shop inventory aside from commodity radio/servo/motors. We can piggyback on some rock crawler parts though.

I would like to see more events, but I suppose it's on me to travel to the ones already being held instead of complaining.