I started posting here in 1998, when the tow truck guy ran this board. Really only First Gear, Ertl, Road Champ, Code 3, and some Ashton collectors. We were a fun group, but slowly many decided to leave.


So I express my condolences over the passing of ATEV. There definately has been no action for a long time. I am surprised, as this is an open board, very poster friendly, run efficiently, and doesn't kiss the butt of a certain couple of manufacturers.

Rest in Peace ATEV.

Location: PLANET EARTH

It is sad, b/c just a couple of years back reading this board took up a lot of my net surfing time.

As Code 3 has tanked and TWH is out of my price range, my focus has been on Matchbox size cars again.....

I spend a lot of time on MCCH--lots of ATEVers--esp when we talk about about fire/rescue/pd models post there.

I refuse to even access the other biased sites where opinions take a distant backburner to censorship and favoritism.

BUT I DON'T THINK THIS SITE IS DEAD YET! I DON'T EVEN THINK IT NEEDS LIFE SUPPORT, I JUST DON'T THINK THERE A WHOLE LOT TO TALK ABOUT THESE DAYS.

Someday this board will boom again!!

FC -

It ain't so bad. There is just nothing new going on, sort of like a slow day at the firehouse. Things will pick up, if FunriseCode3 will do the same after this recession. So kick back, relax and drink a slow beer.

I agree completely with John A's post above. TWH stuff looks nice, but too pricey for me too, and I do not appreciate that "other board" being biased.

The ATEV board is the real thing. Here you will get the facts and honest opinions, but like I said - there is nothing going on at this time.

Location: So.FL - Illegal immagrants, iguanas, violent gang crime. Please visit soon!

I hang around several different venues, and I've noticed "traffic" is way down on all of them but one. It is going great guns, just seems to be the fire/fire related sites that are down.

I take that back, there is a model truck site that is dying a painful death, one post per week.

Location: Bellevue, OH.

The Scale Firehouse is doing well. IPMS special interest group for building model fire apparatus. Check it out. Some interesting stuff being built there.

Location: Massachusetts

Well,

I am back after two and a half years layoff. Kids do that too you!!

Location: North East, UK

It's been slow all around. Code 3 has been a let down for a couple years now and their pitchman is not very customer service friendly. I've only purchased two new releases. I have picked up a couple Corgi's here and there after finding the quality of their collectibles has dramatically improved.

There were many colorful characters on this board over the years, I wish they would post again when the hobby picks up.

Location: By the Cape Fear