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. (more…)
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Originally posted 2010-03-30 00:15:13.
Walthers PRR Broadway Limited E8A and E7B
Continuing its line of “Named Trains”, Walthers releases the PRR EMD E8A and E7B’s, thereby completing the release of the entire PRR Broadway Limited consist.
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Tamiya King Tiger Porsche Turrent RC Conversion
Tamiya makes a full-option RC version of the famous King Tiger tank, but before they offered it, the only way to get a King Tiger full option kit was to make one yourself. Even today, if you want one with the Porsche turret (as opposed to the Henschel), you still need to make one yourself. (more…)
Originally posted 2009-05-11 16:10:40.
Merry Christmas!
I shot this last year on December 24, with my last roll of Kodachrome Super 8mm movie film. Kodachrome had been out of production for a number of years, and processing at the last lab on earth that would process Kodachrome (Dwayne’s Photo), was to be discontinued on Dec 31. So, this was my small tribute to Kodachrome and the many memories it helped preserve.
Merry Christmas!
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.
Broadway Limited Y6B
Broadway Limited released the HO scale Y6B 2-8-8-2 locomotive in January, 2010. I received mine in short order and was looking forward to putting it through its paces. But, alas, something was amiss… (more…)
Originally posted 2010-03-18 19:53:58.
Traxxas T-Maxx with OS .40 4-Stroke
For a short time, OS made a .40 four stroke motor specifically for land vehicles (as opposed to airplanes). It came with a pull starter and inadequate cooling, but boy was it cool.
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Originally posted 2009-03-11 15:29:01.
Orion Models (NJCB) Union Pacific Coal Turbine
As HO model trains go, this thing is HUGE! (more…)
Tamiya Buggy Champ 58441 (1979-2009)
Ya know, there are few things in life that can compare to moments like these. (more…)
Originally posted 2009-07-20 12:17:44.
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.