Tamiya Hot Shot (1984, 2007)

By rcgrabbag | Oct 27, 2011

Once kits like the Frog and Hornet got re-issued, you knew it was only a matter of time before a new Hot Shot appeared. (more…)

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Originally posted 2009-02-16 09:37:00.

Tamiya Datsun 280ZX RM Mk.2 (1980)

By rcgrabbag | Oct 24, 2011

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The Datsun 280ZX was the second offering in the Racing Master series from Tamiya. (more…)

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

Tamiya Ford F150 Ranger XLT (1981)

By rcgrabbag | Oct 21, 2011

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This was an unusual combination of the Sand Scorcher/Rough Rider buggy chassis with a pickup truck body. (more…)

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Originally posted 2007-10-09 18:47:56.

Tamiya F-150 Racing Truck (1995)

By rcgrabbag | Oct 15, 2011

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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…)

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Originally posted 2008-11-23 17:12:12.

Broadway Limited Imports BlueLine Big Boy

By rcgrabbag | Oct 12, 2011

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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.

Walthers Proto 2000 Great Northern Empire Builder

By rcgrabbag | Oct 9, 2011

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Initially I wasn’t interested in the Empire Builder edition of Walthers “Name Trains“, but the more I looked at it, the more I liked it. Problem was, it was released in 2007, a long time ago as of this post. (more…)