Taking Photography To Another Level

By rcgrabbag | May 31, 2009

When it’s time to take an art form to another level, it’s best to learn from a master. I love landscape photography, and I want to get better. As luck would have it, I hooked up with famous landscape photographer, Marc Adamus. This guy’s work is amazing. (more…)

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More Old Time Radio Fun

By rcgrabbag | May 30, 2009

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I’ve been poking around the airwaves with my retro Dunwoody crystal radio set from the Borden Radio Company that I built last year. I’m here in the northeastern part of the U.S., but I’ve been picking up stations from all over the world when atmospheric conditions are right. (more…)

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Tamiya Mountaineer Restoration Update

By rcgrabbag | May 29, 2009

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After a careful wet-sanding with 2000-grit sandpaper, the Mountaineer body is in the process of receiving trim paint. (more…)

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The Weather Outside…

By rcgrabbag | May 28, 2009

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At temperatures are climbing and remaining steady above 70°F (21°C) here in the Northeast, USA, I’m reminded that not too long ago I couldn’t go outside without a coat. (more…)

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Tamiya KV-1 Full Option Tank

By rcgrabbag | May 15, 2009

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I’m glad Tamiya is finally issuing a Russian tank in their Full Option line of R/C tanks, but I gotta ask… (more…)

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New Tamiya Buggy Champ 58441 Photos!

By rcgrabbag | May 14, 2009

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From the 2009 Shizuoka Hobby Show (more…)

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Tamiya RC Buggy Champ 58441-The Rough Rider Re-issued!

By rcgrabbag | May 8, 2009

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Tamiya is re-releasing the Rough Rider!!! Calling it the RC Buggy Champ, it has many of the classic features of the original Rough Rider. While we expect some changes to modernize the chassis, it looks like Tamiya is doing everything they can to keep faithful to the original, right down to the clear mechanism box, metal parts, and plastic body! Could a Sand Scorcer be far behind? Read more here:Rough Rider re-issue
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