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Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE! 02-11-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By JonBailey
Re: No Stock R/C Kenworths

I just found the True Scale RC website. Besides a cab by goose 19 this firm maybe able to help me with other aspects of a custom truck build as well, even paint if the price is right. I am going to...
Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE! 02-11-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,946
Posted By JonBailey
Re: No Stock R/C Kenworths

Apparently, Tamiya was able to get licensing from a big American company, FoMoCo. They had a least one Ford AeroMax listed in their offerings.

What an outfit like Tamiya could do is offer...
Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE! 02-11-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,946
Posted By JonBailey
Re: No Stock R/C Kenworths

Is the RC model industry, the commercial manufacturers of kits and parts, appealing to the American market even? Wouldn't most American RC scale modelers want quality scale model kits of full-size...
Forum: Get it out of your system! HERE! 02-11-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 21,946
Posted By JonBailey
Angry No Stock R/C Kenworths

Here is what I have concluded regarding scale commercial trucks.

No hobby manufacturing company now offers a complete kitted "all in one box" scale R/C model classic Kenworth truck anywhere in the...
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,537
Posted By JonBailey
Re: I am interested in getting started in scale RC.

Jammer, I never figured this hobby would be cheap like collecting shells off the beach! :lol:
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2016, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,524
Posted By JonBailey
Red face Show us your scale R/C Greyhound bus.

How about even a classic Scenic Cruiser?

Please tell us if this bus was scratch-built or derived from a kit.
Forum: Body Shop Tech 02-11-2016, 03:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,460
Posted By JonBailey
Question Who professionally custom-paints RC models?

I live in California and am planning a new truck project. I also would need some minor decals fabricated such as truck bumper numbers and company door "magnetic" signs. Here is the company fleet...
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2016, 01:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,537
Posted By JonBailey
Re: I am interested in getting started in scale RC.

Kenworth. The trouble is I need to find or have custom-made a Kenworth cab to fit nicely.

Besides, I only speak English, not German.
I emailed Cowboy personally and I will wait to see what he...
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2016, 01:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,537
Posted By JonBailey
Re: I am interested in getting started in scale RC.

By the way, I just emailed Tamiya and sent them this message:

"I have a new product suggestion. I wish to see Kenworth W900 scale model R/C trucks among your near-future offerings including a...
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2016, 01:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,537
Posted By JonBailey
Re: I am interested in getting started in scale RC.

......hoping it would be my One Stop Know-how Shop for the world of scale RC trucks.
Forum: General Discussion 02-10-2016, 11:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,537
Posted By JonBailey
Thumbs up Re: I am interested in getting started in scale RC.

Thanks, Mr. Cosset.

I am just now exploring the potential of this hobby, the principle question being: what can realistically be done, model-wise, how far can I take this hobby "and run with it"...
Forum: General Discussion 02-10-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,537
Posted By JonBailey
Re: I am interested in getting started in scale RC.

I went to the Bruder web site. Those mixers are toy trucks with a crank handle in the water tank. What scale are these toy trucks? Could the mixer unit easily fit a Tamiya chassis? Could the mixing...
Forum: General Discussion 02-10-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,537
Posted By JonBailey
Question Re: I am interested in getting started in scale RC.

Perhaps, Joe can build me that custom Kenworth W900 day cab to fit that Tamiya frame as well as the mixer equipment. Can he do paint and decal work?

Is there a link for Semi Joe, please?


What...
Forum: West Coast Mini Truckers Club 02-10-2016, 08:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,525
Posted By JonBailey
Question Is there a local RC club in/near Sacramento, CA?

Is there a local club for Sacramento Valley area RCers who have a main interest in scale trucks/construction equipment/farm machines/fire engines and the like?

Do these clubs have meets where...
Forum: General Discussion 02-10-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,537
Posted By JonBailey
I am interested in getting started in scale RC.

I have some experience in the past with various RC "toys" (tanks, boats, race cars, even a semi truck) as well as an attempt at RC planes that failed miserably years ago. I had some success with an...
Forum: Welcome New Members 02-10-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,707
Posted By JonBailey
Wink Hello, for Folsom, CA

I am dreaming of building and driving my very own special scale Kenworth W900 cement mixer in custom paint. I am hoping to learn here as much as I can about the scale model aspect of the RC hobby. ...
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