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Hey guys! I've been in the hobby for about 5 years now, and I've got some things to run by your guys....
If I were to start a website that would sell Tamiya parts and trailers etc., making replacements, aftermarket, and other parts along with doing custom cnc machining for people, and making trailers of all varieties, and also making rims and in the future, maybe driven axles, would you all be interested? and support the business? or you guys gonna stick with PMD? I'm just putting it out there, its an idea that I've had for a while now, and I have designed over 20 products, but before I make this investment, I want to see if it is worth it. My goal is to get us hobbyist's parts cheaper, because I'm not interested in ripping people off to make a huge profit. My biggest struggle in this hobby has been being able to afford the parts and products, and i have resources that can help me make these products cheaper....JUST A FEELER! No guarantees just want to know your all's opinions! and let me know any other products/services you guys need! I'v also been considering if we could have a nice truck layout like the awesome ones in denmark, germany, norway, and places like that.....let me have your opinions!

Thanks

Zach Jenkins

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Hi mate i am in australia and we dont have much here at all sounds good give it a go i woud buy if you will ship to australia and the price is right

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Variety and competition is always good...

I think if you can offer Tamiya parts consistently, and offer custom built trailers and trailer kits, along with aftermarket parts, you should do well.
Another untapped market is styrene truck cab kits, like Mack R models, Peterbilt 379's and cabovers, KW T-800 and cabovers, Brockways, Ford Louisvilles.

In defence of PMD, a lot of his stuff comes from Germany and is expensive to start with.
A lot of the locally made small run custom parts like air cleaners, battery box/steps, and Budd wheels are just as expensive...

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I would support it/you if you made quality stuff that I wanted at a fair price.

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I'd support it! For sure.

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Wouldnt hurt to have another place for parts. The quality is more important to me than price. You get what you pay for.

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Like Paul said,this is were our plans are headed. Right now have a guy setting up a store front for all of the guys that make this & that & need a place to sell there handy work. Also plan on kissin some big company butts,to see if they'll let use sell there products. But don't want to approach them till the store has been up & running for awhile & they can see we are serious about sellin there products. Don't want to contact them w/a bunch of talk & no proof of how serious we are.
For the last 4 years I've been buildin proto types & postin them to see how you boys like them.Then if it seems to be a hit they go into autocad & one is made. So far I have about 20 proto types ready for production.
Also a list of Gents that make stuff,that will be sold on the store front.
Our hopes are to make this the one stop place to buy your rc semi & constuction parts.
Now this plan should work just fine as long as no one gets GREEDY!

One problem we are havin,is figuring how to get this all together so everyone is happy all the way around the table.
My hopes were for the forum to not cost me out of pocket,& make some doe so we can better the forum.Offer high quality parts at a decent price.
& hopefully make enough so this forum can put on a show once or twice a year.I'm not talkin the high priced hotel gig, A pile of dirt,some stone,road ways & a roof or tent over our heads!
Hope to make this dream a reality by the first of the new year.
Want all of our duckies in a row before the store opens. Can't see rushing this & have a half *** store front that doesn't run smooth,& pisses people off.Because it takes forever to get your order,or something else like wrong parts.
So if anyone has suggestions on how to set this up so everyone involved is happy.BY ALL MEANS,post them up,or p/m Cowboy or myself w/your ideas!
Thanks for reading this,& please be patient for a bit & it will all be a reality very soon!
FGD

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well said, Fred!

Brian

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Well said Freddy and good luck on the store!

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Allllllllll rigggghhhhhtttttyyyyyy then!!:D
Hope this happens.

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Hi Freddy,

I'll second what Jeff said :D

Cheers Cossett

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For a guy like me...... this would be a great thing if it materializes. I know being new to this side of the hobby, it can be hard to figure out what to get and where to get it. I believe this would also make the hobby grow by leaps and bounds with the ease of access to most things in one place, this would invite those not involed to become involved much much more easily.

Thanks for your hard work and input!

Ben

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Sounds to me, like you have everthing well in hand. I think everyone here, will be waiting in line when the front door opens!

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As a newbie, it can't happen soon enough, I really want to build my own trailers to start, but not sure where to start. Some instructions would be great.

Paul

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You bet , id support you.

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this all sounds great !!!!! can't wait kinda like to see some options on hydralic parts and construction models i think any additions to the leibeir would be great

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Freddy and All;
I think that market competition is very important. Being able to get the parts, other trailers (lowboys, heavy hauler, cattle trailers, and others), or like the snow plows. More and more it seems that guys are building trucks that are multiple function or are more than just drive around (Tow, Plow, Dump) and tug a trailer.

The idea of a store front where everything is all in one place is a great idea and will help reduce costs of the products. Plus it will allow people like me who have limited build resources to find the stuff. I look forward to this store opening.

Suggestions of one product is emergency (amber, red, blue) light bars, and chicken light kits for trailers.

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Hi
Some of you know that I have my own Business here in Germany and I have
a few Customers in the US.
It would be very easy for me to get some Parts together which are produced here in Germany and ship them to Freddy to make them avialable for you.

I was thinking about to create a small Budget Line of Custom Parts espacially for Forum Members and Freddy can sell them in his Shop.

Just my two Cents
Michael

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Michael that would be awsome if you and Freddy get something worked out I know there are some items I would like to get my hands on as well as some of the other members here.

Travis