When it comes to vintage kit-based R/C models from companies with a past history in plastic models, many people think only of the red and
Tag: 1986
The R/C cars of the film “Malcolm” (1986)
In 1986, a low-budget Australian comedy called Malcolm featured a Tamiya Sand Scorcher R/C VW buggy in what you might even say was a “Supporting
Ayrton Senna’s “Miniature Engineering”
Never before published photos of the great Ayrton Senna enjoying his R/C models – including his Tamiya Hotshot.
Photos of Hobby Shops in the 1980s
Remember the days of the local Hobby Shop? Not only are there far fewer hobby shops around now, but it’s actually quite difficult to find
Taiyo Jet Hopper (1986)
The original Taiyo Jet Hopper from Japan was a game-changing ready-to-run R/C toy that sold worldwide, and in the millions. It was a huge hit
Tamiya Monster Beetle (1986)
1986 was a big year for big toy monster trucks. And combining their high-rise, go anywhere looks with the evergreen shape of a VW Beetle