Off Tapestries
Description: Released in 1984, the Hornet, is a legendary 2WD off-road buggy credited with sparking a global RC buggy boom. Known for its durable ABS bathtub chassis, sealed gearbox, and easy assembly, it was a popular choice for both beginners and experienced hobbyists. Like it's lower powered sibling, the Grasshopper, the Hornet's straight forward design, extreme durability and high performance made it a backyard basher and racer that provided countless hours of fun. Its enduring appeal has led to numerous re-releases and special editions, solidifying its status as a collector's item and childhood icon in the world of radio-controlled hobbies.
Description: The Blazer's story began in 1969 when the first K5 rolled out to compete with the similar sport utility rigs on the market. Based on full-size pickup truck frame underpinnings, the Blazer was larger than the competition with an interior that could be configured to hold one to five passengers and for an open-air experience, the rig's fiberglass top could be removed. Options included air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, push-button radio, heavy-duty shocks and springs and an auxiliary battery. In its first year of production, customers could only get their Blazers with four-wheel drive, but chose from three different engines ranging from a 4.1-liter inline six-cylinder to a 5.7-liter V8.
Description: The Blazer’s story began in 1969 when the first K5 rolled out to compete with the similar sport utility rigs on the market. Based on full-size pickup truck frame underpinnings, the Blazer was larger than the competition with an interior that could be configured to hold one to five passengers and for an open-air experience, the rig’s fiberglass top could be removed. Options included air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, push-button radio, heavy-duty shocks and springs and an auxiliary battery. In its first year of production, customers could only get their Blazers with four-wheel drive, but chose from three different engines ranging from a 4.1-liter inline six-cylinder to a 5.7-liter V8.
Description: Jackman Wheels was born in El Cajon, California, when they began making custom wheels for off-road vehicles and buggies in 1973. After placing a small ad in the back of an off-road magazine, what began as a small family operation selling a few wheels locally rapidly grew into a national supplier of wheels popular with the Baja racing crowd and, eventually, with the street scene as well. While their designs were often copied, their quality was not and even today, decades later, their steel wheels are highly sought after by collectors and restorers who want the real deal from back in the day.
Description: The Willys MB and the Ford GPW are four-wheel drive utility vehicles that were manufactured during World War II. Produced from 1941 to 1945, it evolved post-war into the civilian Jeep CJ-2A, and inspired both an entire category of recreational 4WDs and several generations of military light utility vehicles. This design features a highly detailed cutaway schematic laid over an olive drab military star with a nice vintage treatment to give it an authentic aged look.
Description: Froman Meats is the fictional company from 1986's Ferris Bueller's Day Off who's owner, Abe Froman, is known as the "Sausage King of Chicago." This vintage styled t-shirt design pays homage to the Sausage King with a nice rendition of a Sausage King mascot in front of a stylized version of the Chicago skyline.
