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I had a couple of 1:10 Tamiya RC cars in the '80s. I started with the Holiday Buggy and then moved on to the F150 Ranger. For the latter, I also had the wheels and VW Baja Bug body to make it into the Sand Scorcher. The Ranger and Bug bodies where quite hard plastic, but very detailed. Seeing the prices they go for now, I kinda wish I still had them! There is an original Kyosho Optima partially disassembled in a box at my parents; house, but it's been there for over 30 years and I can't remember what parts it needed. There's a guy I watch on YouTube who does great videos of the Tamiya 1:14 trucks. It's amazing how technology has progressed to have models with multiple working lights and realistic sounds. I'd love one, but doubt my modeling skills after so many years, and I'd struggle to justify the expense. Also, it'd probably end up as a "shelf queen"!

Very interesting video. I look forward to seeing the build videos.

Hey Jim, just watched the video...really cool! I don't know much about those but I was really impressed with how big they are. I was even more impressed with your knowledge and skill.....3D printing! Wow! I have to say that I've never heard the term "shelf queen" before...lol. Thanks for getting a couple Rosco laughs in there and thanks for your dedication to the Dukes of Hazzard. Despite all it's been through (and partly because of it) the General Lee is still the most famous and recognizable car in the history of the automobile....and it's great to see you paying tribute to it.

I had more issues with paint and decided to start over on the police car. In brighter news, I got my first video in the series up last night. This one is a comparison of the 4 available body options for General Lee builds: https://youtu.be/3h4aj6EsYQI

Cousin HossC... Me too.

There shouldn't be any disadvantage, Roger. I just leave my laptop and phone signed in all the time.

Thanks, dukes fan uk. I think at least one of the aerial images on the first of this thread may have come from Historic Aerials. I definitely refer to the site in the Hazzard Square thread.

If you go to the website historicaerials.com it gives you aerial shots of what once was valencia oaks movie ranch (now lyons ranch) the years 1992 and 93 give you the best idea of the lie on the land and most of the buildings are still standing.