Cox Command Jeep (1972)

Probably everyone knew someone at some point who owned a Cox .049 powered Jeep. (more…)
Originally posted 2010-02-01 00:15:20.
Tamiya Frog (1983)

The Tamiya Frog was one of Tamiya’s early plastic buggies that marked the end of the “heavy metal” era of off-road RC vehicles. (more…)
Originally posted 2008-02-12 12:27:53.
Tamiya Hot Shot (1984, 2007)

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…)
Originally posted 2009-02-16 09:37:00.
Tamiya Ford Aeromax

After the Mountaineer disappeared from the Tamiya catalogs, Tamiya left a 3-speed void in their product line, that is, until they started producing their “big rigs”.
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Originally posted 2008-08-18 09:31:58.
MTH Little Joe

Nearly a year after it was announced, the MTH Little Joe in HO scale finally hits the store shelves. I took delivery of this version clad in The Milwaukee Road passenger colors, cab number E20.
Tamiya B2B Racing Sidecar (1979)

One of Tamiya’s more unusual offerings. They were the only company I know of that modeled an RC racing sidecar. (more…)
Originally posted 2007-10-05 21:14:26.
Arctic Spyder III vs. Spartan

As luck would have it, my local Rite Aid drug store had the CR123A batteries I needed to power my new Spartan 1 watt blue laser. So, it’s time to put it head-to-head with the Arctic to see which one can rightfully claim the title of “most powerful portable laser”. You might be surprised at the results. (more…)
Dragon Lasers Spartan 1 Watt Blue Laser

While waiting for my Spyder III Arctic 1 watt blue laser from Wicked Lasers to arrive, I put in a separate order with another company called Dragon Lasers for their Spartan 1 watt blue laser. (more…)
Broadway Limited Imports Baldwin Centipede

Broadway Limited Imports introduces the Baldwin Centipede in HO scale and I eagerly took delivery of an A1/A2 unit set decked out in the Pennsylvania Railroad freight paint scheme. (more…)
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.



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