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R/C for Kids in Hospitals and Special Needs Camps

admin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:35:31 +0000

Do you think it would be a good idea to bring the joy and challenge of Radio Controlled Cars and exhibits to kids in hospitals and special needs camps? So does Art Roper. He has set up a non-profit organization to gather funding for such a project and has qualified with the Pepsi Refresh Project. If he receives enough votes, he will receive funding for this project.

To learn more about this or for the link to vote for this project, (CLICK HERE).

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15th annual Great Edmonton Model Train Show Opens This Weekend!

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:47:22 +0000

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – This annual event organized by the Mainline Model Railroaders Fellowship, an umbrella group for the Edmonton region’s many train clubs, gives modellers a chance to show off their collections and learn new tricks about how to make and run tiny trains. (Click Here) for more info.

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Playing with model cars might influence career choices.

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:27:42 +0000

Sometimes what you play with as a child will influence what you do when you grow up. In this story Steve Magnante of Speed TV notes that he got interested in antique cars when his mother would give him and his brother Matchbox Cars.

“That quickly led to building plastic model car kits. I appreciated how model kits usually gave the builder options to make the kit into a custom a stock car or a drag racer,”
Steve Magnante said.

Steve will be appearing at the Hitchcock Free Academy, 2 Brookfield Road, Brimfield, MA 01010, Tel. 413-245-9977 to talk about his interests on October 1, 2011. (Click Here) for more info.

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California Modeler Attempts World Speed Record

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:38:48 +0000

Fontana, CA – Nic Case will attempt to break his own world speed record, 161.76 mph, for a radio controlled car. To learn more follow this LINK.

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Modeler Donates Model Boat To Mariner’s Museum in Newport News Virginia

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:36:11 +0000

A passion for scale models leads this hobbyist to create scale model boats. Click here to read me.

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iHobby Expo Announces 2011 Model Display

admin — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:48:16 +0000

On Saturday, October 22, 2011, iHobby Expo will offer free admission to all modelers bringing their creations to display at the annual iHobby Expo at the Donald E. Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. To learn more (Click Here)

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Hobby enjoys electrifying sales

admin — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:01:34 +0000

THE SOARING popularity of electric-powered radio-control model planes is giving a lift to a Halifax hobby supply business. For more, Click Here.

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Electric Powered RC Planes Take Off

admin — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:28:19 +0000

Lightweight, rechargeable batteries have become increasingly popular with model aviation buffs who want an alternative to traditional fuel-powered model.

For more info (Click Here)

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The World’s Largest Model Airport

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 23:12:06 +0000

40,000 lights, 15,000 figurines, 500 cars, 10,000 trees, 50 trains, 1000 wagons, 100 signals, 200 switches and 300 buildings, that’s what it takes to build the worlds largest model airport in Hamburg, Germany.
Miniatur Wunderland continues to amaze visitors with the size and details of its exhibits.

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Wife and Husband Work Together to Create Models

admin — Mon, 09 May 2011 22:46:59 +0000

SALISBURY, MD – Dr. Fred Abbott works on model ships and
boat kits and is crafting one vessel from scratch.

To learn more (Click Here)

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