Tamiya F-150 Racing Truck (1995)

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. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-08-01 16:51:55.

Tamiya Taisan Starcard Porsche 911 GT2 (1996)

Built on a special short version chassis called the TA-02SW (SW for “Short Wide”) that was made for this car only, the Taisan Starcard 911 was a unique kit. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-03-19 09:15:21.

BLI 1929 Model A Track Inspection Sedan

When originally released (2009?), I was late to the pre-order party and only managed to track down a DC version of this HO scale track inspection vehicle. The DCC versions were sold out long ago. So, I had to resort to converting this DC model to DCC. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-10-30 20:52:51.

Estes Astrocam (1979)

Now I had been in and out of rocketry throughout my youth. In junior high I had photography as a class and I was hooked. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-06-26 14:41:48.

Tamiya Mountaineer (1992, 2014)

After the Bruiser faded away in the 1980’s, Tamiya resurrected the all metal, three-speed concept with the Mountaineer. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-09-03 18:42:21.

Walthers Proto 2000 EMD E8 UP City Train

After months of the UP City Train passenger cars dribbling in one at a time, Walthers comes through with an on-schedule delivery of the Proto 2000 EMD A and B units to pull this beauty. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-08-13 17:23:18.

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