I've spent many hours detailing the dash and interior in my RC4WD Blazer only to be humbled by the incredibly scale accurate builds presented at USTE.
I haven't attended the event yet but I will some day. I always catch the videos that follow each year because it's a segment of the hobby that's of particular interest.
Thanks again.
Re: USTE 2023 - worth a watch
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:16 am
by 1911Colt
The scale rigs are incredible! The gap between RC and static models has just about disappeared.
I haven't been to USTE, but was fortunate enough to attend Scale Masters (international RC plane competition). The dedication and talent on display was similar.
Re: USTE 2023 - worth a watch
Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 7:53 am
by Dangeruss
I liked some of the movie replica vehicles they had there... like this video had the Pizza Planet Toyota from 'Toy Story'... but there was also a Dorothy toting J20 from 'Twister', semi with full mural trailer from 'Smokey & The Bandit', 'Back To The Future' Delorean & Marty's Toyota, 1989 Batmobile, K.I.T.T car... The Big 'Oly was pretty too... but that Bronco DR... so... much... want. lol
Couldn't get the vids to insert inline with a time stamp so, links start at correct time for each segment.
Would be a great show to take Primadonna to... see if the new trucks can measure up to their predecessor.
Re: USTE 2023 - worth a watch
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 10:56 am
by kandkhobby13
I know this reply is being posted awhile after the original post, but I was lucky enough to go to USTE for 4 years in a row. It was a blast!! The detail on some of the scale rigs was incredible. The trails were awesome, some took over an hour to complete. The small vintage track with thick sand was a fun watch as well.
Unfortunately they stopped doing it a few years back, hopefully they will bring back the event again in the near future.
Re: USTE 2023 - worth a watch
Posted: Sat Sep 07, 2024 11:21 am
by Dangeruss
A few years ago? USTE just shut down this year... from their own website and facebook page - June 2nd 2024....
Over 8 years ago the idea of USTE came from the desire for an R/C event that did not yet exist. An event that showcased the best modelers and brought together vendors and manufacturers in the RC industry. For 7 years you have taken time off to enjoy a weekend with your fellow hobbyists. We are very grateful for your patronage and overwhelming support of The Ultimate Scale Truck Expo. After extensive discussion with our team, families and trusted individuals within the hobby we have decided to no longer continue this event. We appreciate your understanding as this was not an easy decision to make.
Kind regards,
Rob, Amanda and staff.
I could have swore they were just taking 2024 off and returning in '25 but when I went back and looked, dunzo all the way. Unfortunate, I agree... hopefully someone will bring the event back soon.
