Almost Forgot The Moon

In all my silly excitement over the arrival of my Buggy Champ, I almost overlooked paying tribute to one of mankind’s greatest achievements. This day, 40 years ago, Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon. There’s all sorts of “happenings” all over the internet commemorating this event. Here are some of my favorites… (more…)

Tamiya Buggy Champ 58441 Available on Ebay!

They’re finally here!!! I’m expecting one any day now. Get yours at the links below: (more…)

Butterfly Bush

Butterfly bushes work as advertised, attracting many different species of pollen-seeking insects all at once, making photos like this easy. (more…)

Tamiya Black Porsche 84057 Pre-Orders

Both Tower Hobbies and Horizon Hobbies are taking pre-orders for the re-issue of the infamous Tamiya Black Porsche 934 for a very reasonable $209.99. It’s a little harder to find on Tower Hobbies, especially since there’s no photo provided, but the kit number 84057 gives it away. While this is a limited edition kit, the version coming out of Japan for the Japanese market adds a bit more exclusivity with the inclusion of a black canvas carrying bag, al-la the original Tamiya Black 934.

More Tamiya Buggy Champ 58441 Pre-Order Info

If you live in the US, both Tower Hobbies and Horizon Hobbies are taking pre-orders for the Tamiya Buggy Champ for around $340. Tower Hobbies says Late July delivery, while Horizon says early September, so it’s anyone’s guess as to when they might come in.