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Conrad transforms granite into METAL

7/15/2026

 
by Jim Livermore
​​Note: This feature is in the July TT&C 2026 issue.
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When Mack Trucks pulled the wraps off its redesigned Granite Class 8 truck at ConExpo 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, earlier this year, the spotlight didn’t belong solely to the full‑size truck. A short distance away, Conrad Models unveiled two new 1/50 scale models of the 2026 Granite, including a dump truck and a concrete mixer. They were available for purchase by Expo attendees and generated a high level of interest.
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Nexus Hobby builds models that go beyond the hands

6/15/2026

 
by Larry LeMasters
​Note: This feature is in the July TT&C 2026 issue.
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As the owner of Nexus Hobby, a company that builds 1/87 scale remote-controlled construction models, Justin Hochleutner’s company motto is: “Where Innovation Meets Creation.”

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The 40-Yard Workhorse

6/12/2026

 
by Jim Livermore
​Note: This feature is in the July TT&C 2026 issue.
The U.S. refuse management industry is one of the country’s most essential, yet often overlooked, infrastructures. A vast, highly regulated network keeps cities clean, businesses operating and recycling streams moving. 
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On the Road Again

6/11/2026

 
by Tom Hanshaw
​Note: This feature is in the July TT&C 2026 issue.
As you cruise along the highway this summer, you will likely encounter the famous orange barrels, flashing yellow lights or even the dreaded “detour” sign. Road maintenance can be a never-ending story. 
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The "Knight" Rides again!

5/15/2026

 
by Tom Hanshaw
​Note: This feature is in the June TT&C 2026 issue.
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Iconic Replicas has rolled out another classic for collectors. Known for its outstanding authentic models, the company recently brought back a famous Hollywood replica as part of its North American Vintage Truck Collection. 
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Collection captures A to Z in Bobcats

4/15/2026

 
by Luann Dart
​Note: This feature is in the May TT&C 2026 issue.
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Josh Hoesel’s Bobcat collection is so impressive it caught the attention of the actual Bobcat Company, which is headquartered in West Fargo, N.D. 
Across the state in New Salem, N.D., Hoesel’s connection to Bobcat began on his grandfather’s farm, where he first propelled a skid-steer loader. What started as sandbox play has grown into a model and memorabilia collection totaling a couple thousand pieces.   
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Constructing a Matchbox World

4/10/2026

 
by Tom Hanshaw
​Note: This feature is in the May TT&C 2026 issue.
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Chippewa Motor Freight: A legacy preserved in miniature

4/9/2026

 
by Jim Livermore
​Note: This feature is in the May TT&C 2026 issue.
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The Annual Custom & Scratch-Built Projects issue!

3/16/2026

 
Note: This feature is in the April TT&C 2026 issue.
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Zachary Kanney built a Peterbilt 389 for the 2025 National Toy Truck ’N Construction Show buildoff contest in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Working for a living with Matchbox rigs

3/13/2026

 
by Tom Hanshaw
​Note: This feature is in the April TT&C 2026 issue.
Just after the turn of the century, Matchbox introduced a new, larger size model collection around 2008. Comparable to the “Super Kings,” which were popular throughout the 1960s and 70s, the “Real Working Rigs” gave collectors an alternative to the Superfast line. With the larger size came a bigger price tag, but some nice details made the models appealing.
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