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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2012 19:36:15 GMT -6
Better chill on diecast purchases for a bit, I have 3 buses along the way as well. Lol. Easier said than done. Lol I'm finding that out myself  |
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Post by datrucking210 on Mar 1, 2012 19:49:07 GMT -6
Easier said than done. Lol I'm finding that out myself It's only going to get better or worse, depending how you look at it. Lol. With the Boyd Bros truck I've hit a total of 175 trucks in my collection and proud to say I stuck to 1/64 scale only. There's been a few 1/53 scale trucks that I've been tempted to buy. I've held my ground and not bought them. |
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Post by Tyler on Mar 1, 2012 20:09:46 GMT -6
Easier said than done. Lol I'm finding that out myself Ya, it is hard. lol. I've been on a buying spree the past couple of days, buses were ordered a couple weeks ago, they are custom orders so that will take longer, 2 RVs, and a new clear dome light lens for my truck. I've gotta stop. lol |
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Post by Corey #3 on Mar 2, 2012 1:03:44 GMT -6
I'm finding that out myself It's only going to get better or worse, depending how you look at it. Lol. With the Boyd Bros truck I've hit a total of 175 trucks in my collection and proud to say I stuck to 1/64 scale only. There's been a few 1/53 scale trucks that I've been tempted to buy. I've held my ground and not bought them. I must have had a completely different expirence than most of you. My collection is all 1/53. I bought one DCP and was extremely disappointed. the detail was horrible and it looked like it was just thrown together. With my 1/53 i can honestly say my only complaint is that on some of the models the wheels are a little lose. Other than that, as someone who has collected all types of diecast from cars to trucks, from planes to trains my Tonkin 1/53 are the best looking diecast for the money. You may have just had a bad experience like i did. I would be more than willing to pack up some of my better looking trucks and meet someone halfway for a little diecast show if you want |
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Post by Tyler on Mar 2, 2012 1:27:43 GMT -6
Don't get me wrong, I love my Tonkins, I just dont have room. I can't even display the little bit of DCPs I have with my planes and buses. It's either some of each or all of one. Lol
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Post by datrucking210 on Mar 2, 2012 1:35:26 GMT -6
May I ask what DCP model was that?
I have never held a Tonkin 1/53 in my hand so I can't say I had a bad experience.
I say about 80% of my collection is DCP, the rest being DG, First Gear, PEM, and a few SpecCast. I've seen pictures of Tonkin trucks here and from different dealers and I just find them a little odd. I think Tonkin just focused too much on the details inside of the cab than the outside. I have a lot of Series I DCP trucks and I don't display them with the cab off showing off the sleeper bed so I could care less about the inside of the cab detail.
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Post by Corey #3 on Mar 2, 2012 2:32:52 GMT -6
codgebilt.com/product_details.php?product=224Definately not worth what i paid for it. Well let me rephrase. The cab is not worth it. I like the trailer. The cab just has so much on it that it looks thrown together. I will have to look around for the DCP's with the exposed cabs.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2012 10:53:30 GMT -6
codgebilt.com/product_details.php?product=224Definately not worth what i paid for it. Well let me rephrase. The cab is not worth it. I like the trailer. The cab just has so much on it that it looks thrown together. I will have to look around for the DCP's with the exposed cabs. Codgebilt is no good their are trucks on there that aint even worth the money he wants 700 for 5 trucks in a pack when i could get all of them for 350 easy |
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Post by 359er on Mar 2, 2012 21:12:15 GMT -6
codgebilt.com/product_details.php?product=224Definately not worth what i paid for it. Well let me rephrase. The cab is not worth it. I like the trailer. The cab just has so much on it that it looks thrown together. I will have to look around for the DCP's with the exposed cabs. Codgebilt is no good their are trucks on there that aint even worth the money he wants 700 for 5 trucks in a pack when i could get all of them for 350 easy Ya i ended up going to Stamp-n-Toys and getting the truck i wanted for $15 cheaper. Some of this "custom" trucks are ok, but most are just way overdone. If you wanted to devote some time and money into it, you could build those trucks pretty easy. |
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Post by Corey #3 on Mar 3, 2012 14:42:13 GMT -6
Nah Justin I didn't buy from that tool. It was just the only place i could find the pic to match the truck i have.
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Post by Tyler on Mar 3, 2012 16:54:09 GMT -6
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Post by Tyler on Mar 5, 2012 13:23:11 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2012 18:10:28 GMT -6
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Post by datrucking210 on Mar 5, 2012 21:33:44 GMT -6
One for datrucking...haha.  I'll trade you my four TMC's, soon to be six ;D, for your TMC 389 |
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Post by 359er on Mar 5, 2012 21:47:13 GMT -6
One for datrucking...haha. I'll trade you my four TMC's, soon to be six ;D, for your TMC 389 How about you both give them to me for safe keeping |
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Post by Tyler on Mar 5, 2012 21:51:20 GMT -6
One for datrucking...haha. I'll trade you my four TMC's, soon to be six ;D, for your TMC 389 Tempting, but obviously these 389s are hard to get.  LOL @ Peterbilt379Legacy. |
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Post by datrucking210 on Mar 5, 2012 22:21:42 GMT -6
I'll trade you my four TMC's, soon to be six ;D, for your TMC 389 How about you both give them to me for safe keeping I'm pretty sure they'll be in good hands but I'll pass on this offer.  |
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Post by Tyler on Mar 6, 2012 18:34:39 GMT -6
Lineup Shot of most of my buses. Hopefully going to add another Thomas ER to the collection in the next few weeks, this time a white roof model.   |
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Post by Corey #3 on Mar 9, 2012 16:10:36 GMT -6
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Post by datrucking210 on Mar 10, 2012 10:31:30 GMT -6
That red and black Pete looks good but it would look better with an actual company name on the door, just my opinion. I'm not really into the O/O's runs. That Nepote looks clean too. On the curtainside trailer, does the curtain go all the way down? It looks to me like is just a couple millimeters short therefore you can see a gap. This is why I have stick with 1/64th scale Newest Western LoneStar. It has a new tooling for the visor, stack, and light bar in the back the back of the sleeper. They also added full fenders.    |
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Post by Colonel on Mar 10, 2012 11:22:37 GMT -6
That red and black Pete looks good but it would look better with an actual company name on the door, just my opinion. I'm not really into the O/O's runs. That Nepote looks clean too. On the curtainside trailer, does the curtain go all the way down? It looks to me like is just a couple millimeters short therefore you can see a gap. This is why I have stick with 1/64th scale Newest Western LoneStar. It has a new tooling for the visor, stack, and light bar in the back the back of the sleeper. They also added full fenders. how many do you have!? |
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Post by classick on Mar 10, 2012 12:00:48 GMT -6
Hmm,nice trucks Corey and datrucking!
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Post by Tyler on Mar 10, 2012 13:14:42 GMT -6
Very nice man! Both my Tonkin's have those boxes, except mine are silver and say Tonkin Replicas on them. |
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Post by Corey #3 on Mar 10, 2012 14:33:05 GMT -6
Tyler most of mine do also but certain O/O trucks that are made are done in collaboration with Trucks and stuff so they both get their name on the box.
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Post by Tyler on Mar 10, 2012 20:58:48 GMT -6
datrucking, I bet you have the new J&R Hall Cascadia coming also!!
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Well, got a surprise in the mail today 
Metzger trucking from Silver Lake, IN
, This place has a lot of memories for sure.
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, This place has a lot of memories for sure.
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