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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.

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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?

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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. :)

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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

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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.

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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....

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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.

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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

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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..

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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 :D .. But didn't .

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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..

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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.

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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

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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 :lol: . " 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 .

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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

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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.

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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...

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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

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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.

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