Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.
Francisco Fondi, of Hobby Media, sent us news of this wonderful project, by some German mechanics who call themselves The Bug Box. They’re building a life-size replica of the Tamiya R/C Scorcher, released 30 years ago. The original R/C VW Bug model was 1/10th and is probably the bestselling (and one of the most beloved) R/C cars ever produced. The Bug Box staff is also reproducing a 10/1 scale Acoms transmitter (used back in the day to control model cars). The 1/1 Scorcher replica will be exhibited during the next Toy Fair, held in Nuremberg in February.
What this piece doesn’t say is whether the car with actually be a working life-size R/C replica.
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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.
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Francisco Fondi, of Hobby Media, sent us news of this wonderful project, by some German mechanics who call themselves The Bug Box. They’re building a life-size replica of the Tamiya R/C Scorcher, released 30 years ago. The original R/C VW Bug model was 1/10th and is probably the bestselling (and one of the most beloved) R/C cars ever produced. The Bug Box staff is also reproducing a 10/1 scale Acoms transmitter (used back in the day to control model cars). The 1/1 Scorcher replica will be exhibited during the next Toy Fair, held in Nuremberg in February.
