p-47 thunderbolt 3 Posted May 28, 2015 just joined Tamia club and was interested to know how many guys are on from Australia. I am looking to buy the king hauler and was looking at where other aussies had bought theres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2294 Posted May 28, 2015 I'm an Aussie (Brisbane based) but am yet to venture into the world of rc trucks. Whereabouts in the great land down under are you located? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE SMOOTHEE 56 Posted May 28, 2015 Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong. Hi p-47, I'm from Brisbane. Welcome, it's a great source for all things Tamiya here, and other stuff too. I don't a have a hauler, just pulled up to say g'day. I'm sure someone will help soon though. Cheers, Rick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snappy1 964 Posted May 28, 2015 Under the shade of a billabong tree.... Hey p-47, I am Sydney/central coast based, welcome Again I don't have any big rigs, just off road buggies and a couple of rally and on road TC has a wealth of information and the members never cease to amaze me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p-47 thunderbolt 3 Posted May 28, 2015 Hey guys good to meet you,i'm in melbourne and i'm looking forward to my first rc tamia truck. I will be using this site quite alot and hope to meet many like minded people, thanks Patrick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backlash 481 Posted May 28, 2015 Hi Patrick.. Walter hobbies is pretty cheap for the King Hauler.. http://www.walterrchobby.com.au/index.php/tamiya-56301-1-14th-rc-tractor-truck-king-hauler-car-kit.html OR the black version.. http://www.walterrchobby.com.au/index.php/tamiya-56336-1-14th-rc-tractor-truck-king-hauler-car-kit-black-edition.html They are a bit more expensive from Walters on eBay, but it may give you an idea of their postage charges.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TAMIYA-56301-1-14th-RC-Tractor-Truck-King-Hauler-Car-Kit-/121649169877?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item1c52db05d5 Other than that you have RCMart, Stella Models (a Tamiyaclub sponsor) and Banzai, but I expect that postage will be $100USD or more.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yogi-bear 2294 Posted May 28, 2015 Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong. Hi p-47, I'm from Brisbane. Welcome, it's a great source for all things Tamiya here, and other stuff too. I don't a have a hauler, just pulled up to say g'day. I'm sure someone will help soon though. Cheers, Rick. **off topic** Super, a fellow Brisbanite. Have you been up to the Boondall track yet? A group of guys meet there every two weeks on a Saturday morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo 1201 Posted May 29, 2015 I would love to see Kym's list updated from this thread: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=60874&page=7 A few of you Guys are missing ! Me and matman are still the same age btw... ***Update*** Corpse Thrower, Corpsey, 41, Bacchus Marsh, VIC Damaniac, Damien, 39, Frankston, Melbourne, VIC Incredible_Serious, Alex, 40, Melbourne, VIC Ozace, Adam, 42, Melbourne, VIC Swarm, Stuart, 43 NSW / VIC Border WillyChang, Willy, Melbourne VIC Scoman, Scott, 37 Melbourne VIC oz-trash-cowboy,Craig, 40, Geelong/Singapore RETRO R/C, Darryn, 40, Canberra ACT 1Zook, Paul, 38, Canberra, ACT Capt Splatt, Dean, 42, Canberra, ACT fireballv8318, Dave, 49, Canberra, ACT c_smith, 32, SW Sydney, NSW Blasta999, Rob, 36, North Rocks, Sydney, NSW Fordsam, Sam, 34, Blue Mountains, NSW HunterZero, 38, Sydney, NSW LamboDave, 39, Western Suburbs, Sydney, NSW Pagedm_f350, 36 Central Coast, NSW Rayman011, Ray, 38, SW, Sydney, NSW Steamysteam, Steve, 42, Sydney, NSW B.M.T., Steven, 37, NW Sydney, NSW Blue Hornet, David, 37, Sydney, NSW AJFord, Adam, 40, NW Sydney, NSW Ap6318, Mark, 35, Brisbane, QLD Aussie Nerd, Keiren, Bundaberg QLD bjr250, Brad, 33, Brisbane, QLD commiedoor, George, 50, Mackay, Central QLD MAD RACER, Mark, 40, Brisbane, QLD Mcweee, Craig, 39, Mackay, Central QLD Redzone, Dave, 33, Sunshine Coast, QLD rotor, Chris, 33, Brisbane, Southern Suburbs, QLD Taman, 36, Gold Coast, QLD TA_Mark, Mark, 42, Central Southern QLD Tamiya Tamer, Jason, 36, Toowoomba, QLD Yellowscott, Scott, 44, Sunshine Coast, QLD Max Power, Peter, 32, Brisbane's Bayside, QLD Yogi-bear, 41, Sunnybank Hills, QLD QIK-RX4, Rob, 38, Townsville, QLD barnyard, Dallas, 35, Ayr, QLD TongueTied, Philip, 39, Buderim, QLD Fouros, Gerard, 39, Gold Coast QLD mtbkym01, Kym, 39, Adelaide SA Falcon#5, Brynn, 34, Adelaide, SA Falcon#5's Friend, 24, Adelaide, doesn't understand vintage! lol (But might be interested in Minis!) KalEl63, Dave, 36, Adelaide Tim-bo, 38, NE Adelaide, SA Novastar, Stuart, 37, Broken Hill, SA /NSW Tamiyafier, Dan, 14, Adelaide, SA SB-Aust, Steve, 37, Perth, WA Thommo, 36, Perth, WA Madmuz77, Jamie, 33, Perth, WA matman, Mathew, 39, Newdegate, WA Tipsy, Paul, 40, Perth, WA Stalker17, Sean, 40, Perth BeetleLover, James, 34, New Zealand ****** and STILL no hot chicks***** http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/laugh.png http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/blink.png http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/blink.png http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/blink.png http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/blink.png Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p-47 thunderbolt 3 Posted May 29, 2015 Backlash thanks for the info .I will keep these guys in mind ,price seems reasonable.Thanks guys for the response its good to meet all of you. When i get my kit i will post a couple of pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backlash 481 Posted May 29, 2015 There are a few dedicated RC truck forums that you may or may not be aware of.. Australian RC and Construction.. http://australian-rc-truck.proboards.com/ RC truck and Construction. http://www.rctruckandconstruction.com/index.php RC Trucking.. http://rc-trucking.com/index.php?sid=cda2e7e406999c6cfcc23600f83e5b0a Scale 4x4 RC. http://www.scale4x4rc.org/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27 There is also a few groups on Facebook if you do the Facebook thing.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1498 Posted May 29, 2015 I would love to see Kym's list updated from this thread: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=60874&page=7 A few of you Guys are missing ! Me and matman are still the same age btw... But that could be a GOOD thing thommo ... BAHAHAHA ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenman242tk 266 Posted May 31, 2015 im from perth and one of the hobby shops here just got the king hauler in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p-47 thunderbolt 3 Posted May 31, 2015 chickenman242tk cool hope you will post some photo's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1498 Posted May 31, 2015 im from perth and one of the hobby shops here just got the king hauler in Stanbridges has a king hauler $525 . I think about , as i was looking at it to take home .. But didn't . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backlash 481 Posted June 1, 2015 Matman, there is only one problem with these trucks, its VERY hard to stop at just one..But they are a great build, and I would recommend one to everyone.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p-47 thunderbolt 3 Posted June 2, 2015 Matman, there is only one problem with these trucks, its VERY hard to stop at just one.. But they are a great build, and I would recommend one to everyone.. well i hope to be purchasing my new truck in the next few weeks, do you guys recommend the mfc-01 or the mfc-03. for the king hauler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenman242tk 266 Posted June 2, 2015 I have seen them at ace ,didnt check the price. I keep stirring alan at perth rc to do tamiya again but heis a tough nut to crack lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p-47 thunderbolt 3 Posted June 4, 2015 http://www.walterrchobby.com.au/index.php/tamiya-56301-1-14th-rc-tractor-truck-king-hauler-car-kit.html this is the cheapest i could find,and about $40 p/p to my place, from an aussie shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Backlash 481 Posted June 4, 2015 well i hope to be purchasing my new truck in the next few weeks, do you guys recommend the mfc-01 or the mfc-03. for the king hauler. The MFC-01 was designed for the American style trucks like the King Hauler, Globe Liner etc.. The MFC-03 was designed for the European trucks like the Scania and MAN.. The MFC-03 does have a few extra features that the MFC-01 does not have, and some people have installed them in the American style trucks, and they sound just fine..http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/56523/mfc-03.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1498 Posted June 6, 2015 I have seen them at ace ,didnt check the price. I keep stirring alan at perth rc to do tamiya again but heis a tough nut to crack lol <<<< Well he's not small , you may need a bigger hammer . " Also , he's a good Mate . Ace is cheaper !! & i am on the list at ace to get a grand haluer WOOHOO!! . Al won't ! as it's toy traders " is " the problem . Perth RC took futaba off toy traders ( bad blood now ) & Also tryed to get Tamiya , but that is locked to toy traders . Even that toy traders is not helping Tamiya too well in Aus sadly . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swarm 242 Posted June 6, 2015 Country NSW Riverena inland from Albury . Brought my rigs from H/K overall better price and postage deals ,have the seller on my favourite list his name is Patrick H/K national he once lived in Tasmania great bloke . Still the same age as well btw ...I wish ! Stuart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p-47 thunderbolt 3 Posted June 9, 2015 Country NSW Riverena inland from Albury . Brought my rigs from H/K overall better price and postage deals ,have the seller on my favourite list his name is Patrick H/K national he once lived in Tasmania great bloke . Still the same age as well btw ...I wish ! Stuart Hi Stuart , could you post an email address or a web site for the company or person that you are talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenman242tk 266 Posted June 11, 2015 toy traders are a real problem , i order most of my tamiya gear through scott at ace but they wont tell him if its still in stock or even production and wont even give an eta for anything. i prefer to buy local but sometimes its just easier to buy from hk , least you get an eta... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtbkym01 3946 Posted June 11, 2015 Hey guys, yeah I'm also still the same age hahaha. Something for everyone to keep in mind, if you're looking for Tamiya Stuff, my LHS has just started getting a bit of Tamiya gear into stock, pretty good prices too, especially based on the current exchange rate. I'll be looking at getting a MAN truck to go with my Aeromax before too much longer I'd reckon. Website isn't showing any Tamiya stuff yet, but get in contact with Scotty for pricing, and he will be able to help you out. I think His plan is to become an almost Tamiya Specialist Store. Check him out here, and tell him Nuskers (Me) sent ya http://www.rchobbyzone.com.au/index.php?route=information/contact Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1812 Posted June 11, 2015 toy traders are a real problem , i order most of my tamiya gear through scott at ace but they wont tell him if its still in stock or even production and wont even give an eta for anything. i prefer to buy local but sometimes its just easier to buy from hk , least you get an eta... They can't tell you ETA 'cos they don't know themselves... LHS sends thru order only when they've got enough to be worth making an order. If there's none in warehouse TT puts thru an order to Japan only when there's enough to fill a comtainer, etc etc... so you could be waiting 2 weeks, 2 months or indefinitely until they cancel the backorder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites