Another New Guy

[RMarine]

Glad I found this place. You guys have done some amazing trucks. I've been running RC off roads for awhile now, so I'm not necessarily new to the RC game, though I always want to build and recently built my first truck, a King Hauler. I'm keen to build my own fleet now. LOL

as a little background, My old man is a driver and has been for almost 40 years now. I'm a former active duty Marine of 11 years. Now I'm just a Fedex guy, though I've been off the past year because of a crushed disc and had spinal surgery and fusion not long ago to repair it, so I've had time for builds. LOL

and a shot of my Snowman build.

[sparkycuda]

Welcome to the forum! That's a nice looking ride, especially for a first time build. I've found this site to be a great place for sharing information and having fun with others of the same hobby interest. Glad you found it.

Ken

[RMarine]

Thanks! Definitely glad to be here. I definitely appreciate the compliment. I built models growing up, so was used to doing some paint work (though I'm still working on a second body to try and get it perfect) but always wanted to build an rc rig. I've had a ton of fun with it so far!

I'm still looking around trying to find some RC trucker get togethers up in my area. ( I'm up near Everett Wa. btw, still need to update my profile. lol)

[Lil Giants]

Thank you for your service. Welcome to the forum.

[Bundy]

Welcome aboard from another newb, nice rig!!

[ekim]

Welcome to the forum and great truck Marine! I assume retired marine??? Thanks for your service and your post of pics. Ex squid here..... marines have a special spot with me as we had many many many of you guys on our amphibs!!! Have many Corp friends from those days!!!

USS Okinawa
USS Kearsarge
USS Fitch


Michael

[RMarine]

Thanks again guys! I appreciate the warm welcome!

Ekim, not officially retired as I got out after 11 years due to injuries. I made it through two deployments to Afghanistan just fine but got injured during a training exercise, which ended my career. I've been out since 07' now.

I actually served on a few ships! I was on the USS Blue Ridge back in 97'. Also did a short stint on the Lincoln and with the 26th MEU in 1998-99. So I definitely have a spot for my shipmates.

Rick

[cabs]

great first truck, and thanks for your service. Hope you get straightened out soon

[ekim]

Sorry to hear about your injury.... Blueridge...???? LCC?? thats a communication/command vessel yes??? I as well was discharged before my time... out in 98 due to a back injury aboard ship........severed after 15 years because my **** leg went numb.....

Welcome to the RC addiction Rick

Michael

[doodlebug]

Welcome aboard! Nice ride!
Cheer's, Neil.

[Ekimjr]

Welcome aboard marine I to have served so thank you for your service I am fourth generations on my moms side... lol not my dads^^^^^ lol did five years so i feel your pain as far as the service regaurded but great build looking forward to seeing more from you

[1985 kenworth]

Welcome to the forum.. nice truck

[RMarine]

Thanks again guys.

Always nice to see fellow service members. And glad to find a forum that deals in specifics for these types of builds. Can't wait to save up to do a few more of them. I have ideas, just have to see if I can get them to play out. LOL

[Ekimjr]

well if you cant figure it out on your own there is a hole load of information and knowledge to use here
im trying to figure out my own trailer build now

[Radio Control Trucker]

Welcome to the forum Rick. As you can see, we have a lot of friendly people here.

Check out the West Coast Mini Truckers page and http://www.westcoastminitruckers.com

- RCT

[RMarine]

Originally Posted by Ekimjr

well if you cant figure it out on your own there is a hole load of information and knowledge to use here
im trying to figure out my own trailer build now

Yea, I've done a lot of building over the years. I was an heavy equipment guy in the Corps, so I learned to work with what I could get my hands on and we would build out what we needed. But working with plastics to create something like a modified body and such is completely new to me. You are right though, there is a great amount of information and knowledge here that is teaching me a ton about how to do things. Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge!

I'll definitely take a look at the link! thank you!

[JoseFL10-4]

Welcome to the forum, you will find anything you need to your truck here.

[Stuff]

looks great!


I know its 10th scale but there is a body for the HPI drift that is the bandit car :P