Tamiya Hot Shot (1984, 2007)

By rcgrabbag | Aug 27, 2010

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 Ford Aeromax

By rcgrabbag | Aug 24, 2010

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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.

Tamiya Black Porsche 934 (1977, 2009)

By rcgrabbag | Aug 15, 2010

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Once the domain of a only a very lucky few, the Tamiya Black Porsche is now available for common folk. (more…)

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Originally posted 2009-07-11 00:25:55.

Traxxas T-Maxx with OS .40 4-Stroke

By rcgrabbag | Aug 12, 2010

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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.

Tamiya Jaguar X JR-12 (1991, 2005)

By rcgrabbag | Aug 3, 2010

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This model was originally released in 1991 and was subsequently re-released in 2005 with a fully finished body. (more…)

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Originally posted 2008-07-13 10:26:03.

Tamiya Renault Alpine A110 (1995)

By rcgrabbag | Jul 19, 2010

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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…)

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Originally posted 2008-12-10 09:01:07.

Tamiya F-150 Racing Truck (1995)

By rcgrabbag | Jul 16, 2010

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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…)