Rocket Powered Monocopter
One sunny Labor Day weekend here in the U.S., most people were away at exotic ports-o-call, sitting on a beach, or barbecuing. Me, I was playing with some bizarre flying contraption that probably violated a number FAA, as well as, physical laws. (more…)
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Originally posted 2008-09-01 21:03:01.
Tamiya Hilux (1981)
In 1981, Tamiya releases the first if its legendary three speeds. The rest is history.
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Originally posted 2007-10-20 10:18:57.
Mac Pro Meltdown
Here in the Northeastern U.S. (and other places, I’m sure) it’s been pretty darned hot and pretty darned humid. Today we had a thunderstorm roll through in the early afternoon and our power went out for a couple of minutes. When the power came back on, it killed my Mac. (more…)
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. (more…)
Originally posted 2010-02-03 00:15:37.
Broadway Limited Imports BlueLine Big Boy
Broadway Limited is a relative newcomer to the field of model railroading, getting their start in 2002, but they quickly made their mark by offering high quality HO and N scale model trains. Their offerings set a new standard in technology with on-board digital sound effects that could be operated in both DC and DCC modes.
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Originally posted 2010-02-08 00:15:18.
Tamiya Renault Alpine A110 (1995)
A very cool looking, and unusual, car. The Alpine A110 was a rally car that raced in the famous Monte Carlo Rally in 1971. (more…)
Originally posted 2008-12-10 09:01:07.
Tamiya F-150 Racing Truck (1995)
Few Tamiya models have longevity like this one. Introduced in 1995, as of the date of this article, you can still buy this pretty cool truck at hobby suppliers like Tower Hobbies. (more…)
Originally posted 2008-11-23 17:12:12.
Cox Ski-Doo Silver Bullet 440 Snowmobile (1973)
What better way to enjoy winter than with some vintage vehicular fun! (more…)
Originally posted 2010-02-10 00:15:36.
Tamiya Blazing Blazer (1982)
The second offering in the famous three-speed line from Tamiya, the Blazing Blazer was an unusual vehicle, modeled after an off-road racing truck. (more…)
Originally posted 2008-01-04 10:40:38.
Make 3-D Photographs
With 3-D movies and TV’s all the rage these days, I went back through some photographic experiments I did a few years ago in making my own 3-D photos. It’s easy! (more…)