Jun 112010
Here are some pictures of several old Tamiya boxes.
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Jun 112010
Here are some decals of some early Tamiya Models.
This gallery covers the JPG files of the decals. If you wish to receive a high quality printable PDF file, please send us a email (through our contact page) indicating the model you would like to receive the decal-PDF file.
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Jan 032010
The PB6 is a highly sophisticated design which provides the ultimate starter into serious racing. The kit features both wide (as featured here) and narrow chassis, precision stamped from 7075-T6 alloy and is black anodised. Separate super rigid power pod for maximum power tansmission…..
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Jan 022010
The beginning: the first 100 models: the golden era. Tamiya Models 58000 to 58099
Even though hobbyists do not all agree on the number (50 or 100), most consider Tamiya 100 first RC kits to be highly desirables in any collection. Prices found on auction sites for complete kit or spare parts do confirm this interest. Continue reading »
Jan 012010
1971: The Kyosho DASH 1 is presented at an Aircraft Pageant at Harumi International Trade Center sponsored by Mitsuboshi Shoten. Three professional racing drivers were invited to run the DASH 1.
It was in 1970 that Kyosho started selling the DASH 1. The DASH 1 is generally agreed by the industry to be the first RC car made in Japan.
The three body styles chosen were the most popular racing machines in the Japanese Grand Prix: Porsche 917, Lola T70 and the McLaren Elba. The bodies were vacuum molded, a totally new innovation in RC at the time. Mr. H. Suzuki (then President of Kyosho) was the one who set about looking for a vacuum molding factory.
Dec 312009
Kyosho developed this 1/5 scale R/C model to accurately reproduce the design and performance of original high-performance Kart.
The model in the pictures is the very first serie of the Kyosho Go Kart, produced in the early ’80′s. This model did not have ‘side-pods’ yet and the driver was made of hard plastic. The steeringservo is placed under the ‘bum’ of the driver and activates the steeringwheel. With this direct steering control like a true racing kart, this machine offers a fascinating driving experience, completely different to standard R/C cars.
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Feb 262009
“…. Von den insgesamt 200 zugelassenen Fahrern aus 16 europäischen und weiteren fünf außereuropäischen Ländern gingen in Genf – zur zweiten WM – 163 an den Start. Besonders traten hierbei die Japaner und Amerikaner zum Vorschein, die mit Fahrern, Mechanikern und Managern in der Kopfzahl weitaus den anderen überlegen waren……”
“…Zum zweiten Male in der Minicar-Geschichte war Deutschland im Mittelpunkt der Minicar-Szene. Nachdem in Wiesbaden die WM-Revanche ohne ,,nasse” Füße vorüber gegangen war, hatte nun Deutschland seinen zweiten großen Auftritt in der europäischen Minicar-Szene: Die Europa-Meisterschaften 1979…..”
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Feb 262009
Es handelt sich in diesem Bericht um die Europameisterschaft für ferngelenkte Automodelle (international RCCar genannt) mit Verbrennungsmotor, die am 13./L4. August 1977 in Lentilly (Frankreichr) statt fand.
Feb 252009
The Associated RC 300 1/8th scale nitro onroad car of 1978 reviewed by Radio Control Model Cars
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Feb 252009
A race report from Leichester – 1972
“…..It just shows how good the Americans really are; Roy Moody (whose car was featured in sisterpublication , R.C.M. & E. last year) turned up at Leicester on Sunday, June 25th and, despite never having driven on the demanding but superb circuit in the Midlands, took first place….”
North Weald and the North London R/C Club finally get a weekend dry enough for an ‘Open’..
“….. Heading. They’re off! To the start of an excitinq Formula I final at North Weald on June 11th. A storm -brewed up which held up the running of this final (hence the vaflous headgear of finalists) and from left to right, the drivers are Johnny Johnson, Mark Plested, K€ith plested. John Mitha and Gordon Tapsell….”
Reports from the weather-wrecked London R/C Club’s 1st1972 meeting and sunnier Newhaven..
Feb 252009
Here is a race report from one of the earlier races in the World; the Minitex Race of 1972 in the U.K.
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Feb 252009
The SG Futura III 1/8th scale nitro onroad car of 1978 reviewed by Radio Control Model Cars
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Feb 252009
The Graupner RC Car 1/8th scale nitro onroad car of 1979 reviewed by Radio Control Model Cars
Feb 252009
The C&F RC Bugatti 37A 1/8th scale nitro onroad car of 1972 reviewed by Radio Control Model Cars
Feb 252009
The Associated RC 100 1/8th scale nitro onroad car of 1978 reviewed by Radio Control Model Cars
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