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A semi-weekly blog about all hobby interests including scale auto, modelling, trains radio controlled planes, cars and helis. Art Schaefer and his staff of knowledgable hobbyists share their experience, skills and maybe even some secrets.

Piko G Gauge Train Sets Have Arrived!

Wednesday, 12 August 2009 12:20 Art

We just received our first shipment of Piko G Gauge train sets. These complete starter sets include 12 pieces of solid brass rail track. These are a high quality set made in Germany. You can also run these indoors or outdoors. 1 steam engine and 2 freight cars are included along with a 2 piece transformer. All this for only $249.99!

Maxim Toy Train Wooden Roller Coaster Playset

Friday, 07 August 2009 20:59 Art

We just received another special purchase of a wooden roller coaster playset. We only have 3 at this special price. Retail is $229.99 and we have them for $99.99. These are only available in store and will not last long.

If you have a child that enjoys playing with the wooden train sets then I would highly recommend this playset.

Roller Coaster Theme Train Set takes a fun spin on the traditional train set adding the fun elements of an amusement park, like a motorized battery operated track that pulls cars to the top of the coaster before releasing them for a fun ride, to a merry-go-round that has a button on top to spin the horses or a ferris wheel that can be wound up to move around!

Special Purchase!

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 09:11 Art

I just made a special purchases on the following boat. I only have 3 at this price so this special is good in-store only. First come first serve.

Sold Out!

Pro-Boat

Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat 30" EP RTR

Only $199.99

Authentically detailed fiberglass composite hull

Preinstalled lighting kit

Dual water-cooled motor and battery operation

Sealed water-cooled electronic speed control with reverse

Pro Boat® 27MHz AM 2-stick radio

Length: 30.75 in (781mm)
Beam: 9.4 in (238mm)
Motor Size: Two (2) water-cooled 550-size electric motors
Radio: Pro Boat 2-stick 27MHz (installed)
Hull Material: Fiberglass composite
Battery: Two (2) 7.2V battery packs, 8 AA batteries for the transmitter (all sold separately)
Kit/RTR: RTR

New Blade mSR Helicopter

Thursday, 23 July 2009 11:01 Art

The Blade line of Helicopters have been a revolutionary product when it comes to introducing new people to the joys of radio control flying. Schaefer's has sold hundreds of these choppers and I am happy to report a new Blade is on the horizon.

The Blade mSR is an intermediate copter for those who have mastered the dual roter helicopters. Able to fly indoors or out, the Blade mSR is sure to please all pilots who pick up the sticks.

This unit is scheduled to be released September 1st. Check back for updates.

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