# Monster Model Tanks Dave Shultz's Badass Remote-Controlled Replica Military Vehicles By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-shultz-model-tanks References: [militarytimes](http://www.militarytimes.com/news/2009/07/ap_replica_tanks_071109/) & [heraldnet](http://heraldnet.com/article/20090706/NEWS01/707069944) Dave Shultz's model tanks would make most hobbyists wet their pants--and then find a new hobby. These [remote-controlled bad boys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars) are full-fledged replica military vehicles in their own right, and the largest would dwarf a [VW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-automotive-partner) Bug. The engineer first started building replica military vehicles in the 1980s. Today, Dave Schultz's model tanks, appropriately named Herman, Helmut, Heinrich, and Horst, attract crowds from all over the world. Check out Dave Schultz's model tanks in the video above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Replica Model Vehicles:** Opportunity for creating highly detailed and realistic replica models of various vehicles, attracting enthusiasts and collectors. - **Remote-controlled Hobbyist Vehicles:** Demand for advanced remote-controlled vehicles with realistic features and capabilities, appealing to hobbyists and enthusiasts. - **Giant-scale Model Vehicles:** Growing interest in building and operating giant-scale model vehicles, providing a unique experience for hobbyists and event attendees. ### Who This Affects Most - **Model Making and Collectibles:** Potential for creating high-quality and authentic replica models of various vehicles, targeting hobbyists and collectors. - **Remote-controlled Toys and Gadgets:** Opportunity for developing advanced remote-controlled vehicles with realistic features, catering to hobbyists and enthusiasts. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Growth in hosting events and exhibitions featuring giant-scale model vehicles, attracting attendees and providing unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [DIY All-Terrain Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-tank.md) - [Angular Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-kit.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Life-Sized Electric Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max.md) - [Military-Grade Overland Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-camper.md) - [Modernized War-Inspired Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-daryl-war-truck.md) - [Carbon-Shelled Camper Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-crawler-s.md) - [Fashion-Branded Model Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-smith-and-land-rover.md)