Tamiya Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (1996)

Tamiya sure chooses some unusual cars to model from time to time.

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Originally posted 2015-10-24 20:42:36.

Cox Vega Funny Car (1972)

Not many toy manufacturers thought that the Chevy Vega was worthy of a miniature reproduction, but Cox produced their iconic Vega funny car anyway.

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Originally posted 2014-10-17 01:36:21.

Tamiya Subaru Brat (1983, 2007)

Tamiya’s re-issue initiative continues to bring back the oldies. The Subaru Brat was originally issued in 1983 and has been re-issued in 2007. As expected, the re-issue remains very faithful to the original while adding a few improvements.

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Originally posted 2015-07-17 16:08:13.

OMI UP Turbines #1 & #2 get DCC

Here’s another DCC conversion of a classic brass set, with some unique challenges. See the original post here: http://www.rcgrabbag.com/archives/overland-models-up-steam-turbine-number-1

Overland Models UP Steam Turbine #2

Ever heard the expression “Hard as hens teeth to find”? I think I just found one. (more…)

New Train Videos

I’ve posted a couple more videos on my YouTube channel. They are of the newly released MTH HO NYC passenger consists – the 20th Century Limited, and the Empire State Express. Both are pulled by matching streamlined Hudson locomotives. (more…)