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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #15 on: May 19, 2014, 03:32:29 PM »
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Joe,

Like you did with the International, will we get a 60s version KW next?
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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #16 on: May 19, 2014, 03:56:16 PM »
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Joe,

Like you did with the International, will we get a 60s version KW next?


This...so much win...please?   :D
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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #17 on: May 19, 2014, 10:05:47 PM »
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Joe,

Like you did with the International, will we get a 60s version KW next?
Not in the immediate future, but maybe a little down the road.

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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2014, 12:03:50 AM »
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The T-800 is a unique model, great for construction, was its first application. Became a very good road tractor due to the better turning radius than the W-900. The T-800 came about in the early 80's if my memory is correct. The only thing it shares with the W-900 is the basic cab. Bob.

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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #19 on: May 20, 2014, 01:42:01 PM »
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Not in the immediate future, but maybe a little down the road.

SOmething like this would make me a happy pup...



It's technically a 1958 model but...
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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #20 on: May 20, 2014, 02:32:15 PM »
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Something like this would make me a happy pup...



It's technically a 1958 model but...


Me too.
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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #21 on: May 20, 2014, 11:19:54 PM »
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I just got a note from Debbie telling me that the Grapple trucks are packaged and ready to ship.
http://www.showcaseminiatures.net/vehicles.html

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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #22 on: May 21, 2014, 12:29:56 AM »
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The T-800 is a unique model, great for construction, was its first application. Became a very good road tractor due to the better turning radius than the W-900. The T-800 came about in the early 80's if my memory is correct. The only thing it shares with the W-900 is the basic cab. Bob.

Bob,

The T800 was introduced in 1986.  Here is a link to the 25th anniversary news release.  http://www.kenworth.com/news/news-releases/2011/march/kenworth-t800-celebrates-25th-anniversary.aspx

They are everywhere in southern Idaho.  From dump trucks and cement trucks to FedEx day cabs and fully loaded owner-operated OTR tractors.  (That reminds me that we will need an Aerodyne sleeper for this model like the one that came with the Showcase KW T600.)

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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #23 on: May 21, 2014, 09:29:48 AM »
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I just got a note from Debbie telling me that the Grapple trucks are packaged and ready to ship.
http://www.showcaseminiatures.net/vehicles.html

Ordered!  If there was an award for the fastest to market with the most interesting products in N-scale, you guys would win it....   :)



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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #24 on: May 21, 2014, 11:41:11 AM »
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Ordered!  If there was an award for the fastest to market with the most interesting products in N-scale, you guys would win it....   

Yeah,but watch out for the shopping cart.It refused to accept MI. as the abreviation for Michigan because the correct abreviation is MI. :?

I still ordered the grapple truck though along with more mirrors and mud flaps. :D
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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #25 on: May 21, 2014, 02:36:00 PM »
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Just bought myself one, can't wait to get it.

I'd like to see builder packs for the T800 as well.
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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #26 on: May 21, 2014, 05:58:14 PM »
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ugh... time to order a new batch!
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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #27 on: May 24, 2014, 04:21:48 PM »
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My "gripper" came today.I got to say Walt just keeps getting better and better at this. :D
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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #28 on: May 25, 2014, 05:50:10 PM »
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   Got 2 sat, think I have 10 to finsh

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Re: Showcase Miniatures #59 "Get a grip man"
« Reply #29 on: May 27, 2014, 12:23:21 PM »
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Mine's been sitting between Montgomery AL and Kearny, New Jersey for 5 days....   :(

I think these are the two slowest sorting centers in the US, since this always happens!