Posts Tagged ‘Models of the 1970’s’

  1. Yu’can Bugatti

    February 22, 2024 by Jaap Dienaar

    Pictures of a rare Yuçan Bugatti electric RC Car.
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  2. Associated RC2 (1971)

    February 9, 2021 by Jaap Dienaar

    The Associated RC2 was the updated version of the RC1, and so it is the second production model of Team Associated. It was only short on the market as it was replaced by the legendary Associated RC100; the car that dominated the first IFMAR World Championships at Thorp Raceway in Pomona, California (more…)

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  3. Associated RC 1 (1970)

    February 9, 2021 by Jaap Dienaar

    The first RC Car made by Associated, a 2WD pancar produced in 1970.
    In 60’s slot cars were the hottest trend and hobbyist’s Roger Curtis and Lee Yurada decided to produce slot car parts, accessories, and even cars. They soon opened up a local slot car race track in Lynnwood, CA and Associated Electrics (AE) was born. (more…)

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  4. John Thorpe’s 2nd version

    July 26, 2020 by Jaap Dienaar

    A beautiful early nitro Pancar produced by the legendary Mr. John Thorpe; a true pioneer for RC-cars in the USA.
    This model is currently in the care of Mr. Christophe Seux from France.
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  5. MRC Lola

    June 28, 2020 by Jaap Dienaar

    An rare and unknown early model of MRC, a French company. MRC was short for ‘Model Racing Car’.
    Pictures only because we don’t have any further information about this car.
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  6. Robbe Ford Matra D2 suspension car

    December 8, 2018 by Jaap Dienaar

    Here are some photos of the German Stefan Meier’s vintage suspension car Robbe Ford Matra in scale 1/8. The car is usually stored in a showcase and is taken out of it for these photos. (more…)

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  7. A visit to the Tamiya factory

    September 4, 2017 by Jaap Dienaar

    Pictures from original Tamiya models made by Mr. Wilfredo Sevilla Jr. during his visit to the Tamiya factory in Japan.
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  8. Tamiya Black Porsche 934 Turbo RSR – #58001 (1977)

    January 28, 2017 by Jaap Dienaar

    The Black version of the Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 was made by Tamiya to celebrate 100.000 units sold of the regular Porsche 934 (model number 58001).
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  9. Some old Tamiya cars from 2001 and the first serie of 100

    January 29, 2010 by Jaap Dienaar

    The pictures below are from the first serie of 100 RC Cars

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  10. PB Racing Products PB6 – 1979

    January 3, 2010 by Jaap Dienaar

    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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  11. Tamiya: the models of the 58000-series (58001 – 584xx)

    January 2, 2010 by Jaap Dienaar

    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. (more…)

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  12. Kyosho Dash I 1970

    January 1, 2010 by Jaap Dienaar

    1970: 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.

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  13. Kyosho (Graupner) Go Kart 10

    December 31, 2009 by Jaap Dienaar

    Kyosho developed this 1/4 scale R/C model to accurately reproduce the design and performance of original high-performance Kart.
    The model in the pictures is the Graupner (European) version of the Kyosho Go Kart, produced in the early ’80’s and sold in Europe by Graupner as Go Kart 10. This European model did not have ‘side-pods’ and front steering cover of the Kyosho Racing Kart 10 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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  14. Serpent Pro 1979 Brochure

    February 28, 2009 by Jaap Dienaar

    The brochure of the Serpent Pro 1979   1/8th scale nitro onroad cars.

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  15. The SG Futura 111 – 1978

    February 25, 2009 by Jaap Dienaar

    The  SG Futura 111 1/8th scale nitro onroad car of 1978 reviewed by Radio Control Model Cars
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  16. SG 1/12 Scale Glow – 1978

    February 25, 2009 by Jaap Dienaar

    The SG 1/12 Scale Glow Car  1/12th scale nitro onroad car of 1978 reviewed by Radio Control Model Cars

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  17. Graupner RC Car – 1979

    February 25, 2009 by Jaap Dienaar

    The Graupner RC Car 1/8th scale nitro onroad car of 1979 reviewed by Radio Control Model Cars

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  18. C&F RC Bugatti 37A – 1972

    February 25, 2009 by Jaap Dienaar

    The C&F RC Bugatti 37A 1/8th scale nitro onroad car of 1972 reviewed by Radio Control Model Cars
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  19. Associated RC 100 – 1978

    February 25, 2009 by Jaap Dienaar

    A brief history of the Associated RC 100 1/8th scale nitro onroad car of 1978 and review by Radio Control Model Cars

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  20. Mardave RC Alfa – February 1972

    February 24, 2009 by Jaap Dienaar

    The Mardave RC Alfa is one of the first in serie produced RC-Cars from th U.K.

    Here we have a .PDF file for you which we scanned in from a magazine from February 1972. The article was written by Peter Richardson.
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