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 2015-03-16 09:11:00.

Tamiya Blazing Blazer (1982)

The second offering in the famous three-speed line from Tamiya, the Blazing Blazer was an unusual vehicle, modeled after an off-road racing truck. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-09-30 19:49:37.

Division Point Krauss-Maffei ML4000

This locomotive trio is a long way from home. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-06-23 14:33:51.

Rocket Powered Monocopter

Given enough power, and proper application of the laws of aerodynamics, and anything can fly. Case in point: The rocket-powered monocoptor.

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Originally posted 2015-09-27 19:42:05.

Overland Models UP Steam Turbine Number 1 & 2

And the hits keep on comin’!

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Originally posted 2015-10-12 20:19:47.

Bachmann Heavy Mountain

After the hair-pulling DCC conversion for my Athearn FEF-3, this Bachmann DCC conversion was a cakewalk. (more…)

Originally posted 2015-04-06 10:32:50.