Weathered Bachmann Spectrum K4 Pacific

I have a fair amount of experience weathering military models like the Tamiya RC Tanks, but this was my first crack at weathering an HO locomotive. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2010-03-30 00:15:13.

MTH AC-6 4-8-8-2 Cab Forward

MTH is sure cranking out some nice looking HO stuff these days. This Southern Pacific AC-6 was released in the Fall of 2010 and has been added to my fleet of big steamers.
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Originally posted 2011-01-07 15:07:36.

Tamiya Ferrari F2001 (2001)

Tamiya isn’t making many F1 cars anymore. This is one of their more recent casualties and has been discontinued. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2008-12-07 19:52:25.

Tamiya Datsun 280ZX RM Mk.2 (1980)

The Datsun 280ZX was the second offering in the Racing Master series from Tamiya. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2008-02-03 11:08:48.

Cox Trike (1971)

One of the more unusual offerings from Cox was the “Trike”. It was an in-your-face 1970′s chopper design complete with sparkle paint job. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2010-02-03 00:15:37.

Tamiya Pershing – Full Option R/C Kit

The Tamiya 1/16 scale Pershing Full Option Kit was the third in the line of full option R/C tank kits from Tamiya behind the Tiger 1 and Sherman.
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Originally posted 2009-04-13 01:00:34.

Wild Willy (1982)

One of the early plastic off-road buggies for Tamiya, the Wild Willy was often referred to as a “stunt vehicle”, because of it’s ability to frequently wear out rear tires doing never-ending wheelies. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2008-09-22 10:48:57.

Tamiya Panther – Full Option R/C Kit

The 5th offering from Tamiya in their R/C tank series is another German model, the Panther. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2007-11-23 19:26:14.

Orion Models (NJCB) Union Pacific Coal Turbine

As HO model trains go, this thing is HUGE! Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2011-12-15 14:10:14.

MTH Bi-Polar Electric

MTH keeps rolling out the HO offerings at a feverish pace. The Bi-Polar is an unusual offering of an early electric locomotives that saw service on the Milwaukee Road railroad in both freight and passenger service.
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Originally posted 2011-02-05 21:57:13.

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