Sorry if this has been brought up before, but any search terms on this particular matter would probably yield tons of results. No one good term to use. Anyway, has Associated ever contacted anyone officially about this site? I'm just curious. Did someone have to get permission for the domain and RC10 logo being used? I'm sure they know of the site and have to be proud to have such a legion of loyal followers. Have they donated anything to the site? Seems to me that close to a thousand members buying Associated products for 25+ years adds up to like $134. ... wait, did I carry the 1? No disrespect intended to Associated if they haven't, just asking.
"The world looks so much better through beer goggles: Enjoy today, you never know what tomorrow may bring." Ken
I've seen that and it is very cool, but is he still in any position of power with Associated? I'll admit I haven't read that entire discussion and my question might be just another clue to my ignorance. Or better yet, if it's just stupid or possibly seen as antagonistic toward Associated please delete it. I have a tendency to sometimes ponder things beyond the point of productive thought.
"The world looks so much better through beer goggles: Enjoy today, you never know what tomorrow may bring." Ken
I know Steve was doing their website, but I haven't kept up on the subject lately. I would imagine the powers that be at AE are more into the current trends to worry about the nutjob vintage guys (and gal).
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civilguy wrote:I know Steve was doing their website, but I haven't kept up on the subject lately. I would imagine the powers that be at AE are more into the current trends to worry about the nutjob vintage guys (and gal).
I'm sure you're right. As usual, I'm talking when I should be reading. I guess my Highscool teacher's were right!
"The world looks so much better through beer goggles: Enjoy today, you never know what tomorrow may bring." Ken
i'm under the assumption that steve is still at associated......... maybe i'm wrong. so, i would think if there would be any problem with it, we would've heard something by now.
civilguy wrote:I know Steve was doing their website, but I haven't kept up on the subject lately. I would imagine the powers that be at AE are more into the current trends to worry about the nutjob vintage guys (and gal).
I'm sure you're right. As usual, I'm talking when I should be reading. I guess my Highscool teachers were right!
"The world looks so much better through beer goggles: Enjoy today, you never know what tomorrow may bring." Ken
scr8p wrote:i'm under the assumption that steve is still at associated......... maybe i'm wrong. so, i would think if there would be any problem with it, we would've heard something by now.
I didn't mean to imply that I thought they had a problem with it. Again, I think they should be proud. I hope my post isn't taken out of context. I'll just shut up now...
"The world looks so much better through beer goggles: Enjoy today, you never know what tomorrow may bring." Ken
no one has contacted me about the domain name yet. I also run a ClodParts.com and ClodTalk.com and have gotten no emails from Tamiya either. For companies to get upset about us using their name would be silly. This is a form of advertising for them that they do not pay for! Nor harm comes from it, except the lack of cash in our wallets! lol
Bill Krueger wrote: No harm comes from it, except the lack of cash in our wallets! lol
That said, it's a given that we have their permission.
Nah, ya gotta figure that a rig that's been out of production for - how long? - what the heck do they care if we use the name. They're probably thinking that we (meaning you weirdo's that still play with these ancient buggy thingies ) are nuts that refuse to come into the future! There's no accounting for nutz!
klavy69 wrote:... when I give you s&#t its a loan...I want it back!
Am I wrong or did AE issue a statement a while back that they would no longer be using the term "Stealth" to describe their products? I imagine they were issued a cease and desist from someone else who trademarked the term?
arf wrote:Am I wrong or did AE issue a statement a while back that they would no longer be using the term "Stealth" to describe their products? I imagine they were issued a cease and desist from someone else who trademarked the term?
Being as a Google Search resulted in 29,400,000 hits for the word "Stealth" I seriously doubt it.
Or maybe it was that Eustice Moore asked and asked "I don't mind you guys stole my 3-gear design, but how about not alluding to the idea of it being top secret?" and they finally relented....
Then again it could have something to do with the Grassy Knoll.
Well, it seems to be official. We are moving to the warmer climate of Huntsville, Alabama. Looks like I am officially leaving the Michigan area on March 14. I am going to have to put all my RC junk on hold for at least three months, until I figure...
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Same here Steve, I too should have made a better effort. Looks like I am going to have to start over trying to find some new RC buddies in the South.
There are a bunch of people (Ford guys) DONE on this Wed, those buy outs that they talked about...
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Wow such a different purpose for such a similar item. Lemme see what I can do.
I drew this up today and put it up on the ShapeWayes site. A bit pricey but cool. I can't remember who had done this before I know i got the idea from here but can't find the post.
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yeah, without following the links to the site I figured it at that price it was something more substantial than 3d printing. Casting them would be cool and as mentioned I think it would be an easy machining venture. Personally I don't need them that...
Hello and hope everyone is doing good. I wanted a car stand that didn't have a large foot print and had to be easy to move. Bottom is a Bar Stool seat and the rest is 1x3's. I am not a carpenter or wood worker by any means and to be honest I am...
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Oh wow, that looks great! :D
I made something very similar a few years ago -- made 4 of them actually. The small footprint makes it convenient to set them in a corner where nothing else will fit.