Time To Shoot Some Film!

I just got some Fuji 400H Color Negativeand Velvia RVP 100 Color Slide film for my Diana F+ camera. Continue Reading >>

It’s ‘Metropolis’ at Canon

Draconianism is alive and well at Canon according to this story. Fritz Lang could have shot his classic “Metropolis” movie there. I know there are some professions that require standing for long periods (retail, hairdresser), but the attitude by Canon’s president is appalling. “Hey, how can I make my employees feel like worthless cogs in my giant coporate wheel? I know, I’ll make them stand all day, set off sirens when they walk too slow, then make their humility public when I write a book about it!”. Corporate culture sucks in this day and age.

Tamiya Buggy Champ Pre-Orders Available at Hobby Search, Japan (UPDATED – and now the US)!

I just got an email from Japanese Hobby Retailer, Hobby Search, and they are taking reservations for the new Tamiya Buggy Champ. Reserve yours here.

Update: If you live in the US, both Tower Hobbies and Horizon Hobbies are taking pre-orders for the Buggy Champ. They are also starting to pop up on ebay (links provided below).

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Taking Photography To Another Level

When it’s time to take an art form to another level, it’s best to learn from a master. I love landscape photography, and I want to get better. As luck would have it, I hooked up with famous landscape photographer, Marc Adamus. This guy’s work is amazing. Continue Reading >>

More Old Time Radio Fun

I’ve been poking around the airwaves with my retro Dunwoody crystal radio set from the Borden Radio Company that I built last year. I’m  here in the northeastern part of the U.S., but I’ve been picking up stations from all over the world when atmospheric conditions are right. Continue Reading >>

Tamiya Mountaineer Restoration Update

After a careful wet-sanding with 2000-grit sandpaper, the Mountaineer body is in the process of receiving trim paint. Continue Reading >>

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