Tamiya Bruiser (1985)

By rcgrabbag | Jan 31, 2012

Continuing the three-speed tradition started in 1981 with the Hilux, Tamiya sought to improve upon the concept by adding a bigger motor and more weight. The result was the ever-popular (and still expensive) Bruiser. (more…)

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Originally posted 2008-04-13 21:59:36.

Overland Models Chesapeake and Ohio M-1 Steam Turbine

By rcgrabbag | Jan 28, 2012

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Ever seen a U-boat become a locomotive?
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Tamiya Can-Am Lola RM Mk.1 (1980)

By rcgrabbag | Jan 28, 2012

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RM stand for Racing Master. Mk. 1 being the first in the line of Tamiya’s Racing Master kits. (more…)

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Originally posted 2008-01-28 18:10:33.

Tamiya Ferrari F2001 (2001)

By rcgrabbag | Jan 25, 2012

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Tamiya isn’t making many F1 cars anymore. This is one of their more recent casualties and has been discontinued. (more…)

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

Tamiya Sherman – Full Option R/C Kit

By rcgrabbag | Jan 22, 2012

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The Tamiya Sherman is the runt of the RC tank offerings by Tamiya. (more…)

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Originally posted 2008-03-24 10:52:55.

Walthers Super Chief

By rcgrabbag | Jan 19, 2012

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Walthers has begun shipping its newest version of the Santa Fe “Super Chief”. The latest offerings utilize a new “plated” finish to more accurately simulate the look of the stainless steel skin of the prototype. As of this update (May 2011), Walthers has completed shipping the entire set, finishing up with the Warbonnet F3 diesel A and B units. (more…)

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Originally posted 2010-12-31 12:57:38.

Tamiya Super Champ (1982)

By rcgrabbag | Jan 16, 2012

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The Super Champ was an update to the SRB (Special Racing Buggy) chassis and was the last of Tamiya’s ‘heavy metal’ buggies. After the Super Champ, plastic would reign supreme as the structural material of choice for Tamiya’s off-road buggies.
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