Tamiya B2B Racing Sidecar (1979)

One of Tamiya’s more unusual offerings. They were the only company I know of that modeled an RC racing sidecar. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-08-04 17:00:46.

Orion Models (NJCB) Union Pacific Coal Turbine

As HO model trains go, this thing is HUGE! But alas, it was a temporary fling. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2014-06-21 20:16:20.

Walthers PRR Broadway Limited E8A and E7B

Continuing its line of “Named Trains”, Walthers releases the PRR EMD E8A and E7B’s, thereby completing the release of the entire PRR Broadway Limited consist. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-09-12 19:01:27.

Cox Command Jeep (1972)

Probably everyone knew someone at some point who owned a Cox .049 powered Jeep.

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Originally posted 2015-07-29 16:31:35.

Tamiya Frog (1983, 2010)

The Tamiya Frog was one of Tamiya’s early plastic buggies that marked the end of the “heavy metal” era of off-road RC vehicles. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-06-02 13:35:28.

Tamiya Renault Alpine A110 (1995)

A very cool looking, and unusual, car. The Alpine A110 was a rally car that raced in the famous Monte Carlo Rally in 1971. Continue Reading >>

Originally posted 2015-02-14 07:47:07.

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