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Side by side comparison of the modified vintage Kyosho Ultima and a bone stock vintage Kyosho Ultima.
Additional transmission and front-end pics of the modified Ultima.
Modification advertisements and instructions for the Ultima.

This is a vintage 1987 Kyosho Ultima loaded with all the popular upgrades from the 1980s. Getting a fully vintage modified Kyosho Ultima in pristine condition was a rare find. Consider this an authentic "World Spec" Ultima driven by Kyosho drivers (aside from the Optima body and wing) at t...

Vintage pan cars come roaring back to life in popularity.....rere's, vintage races, etc.....and my kids make a mint selling off my stuff, to cover my funeral, the open bar tab at the wake and a 70's rock cover band. :lol: 20241212_151927.jpg Did you solder those SCR batteries? That is amazing skill...

Big changes are on the horizon with AI and robots becoming part of our world. Some experts say we won't recognize the world we live in ten years from now. Focusing on the RC hobby, what do you predict in 2035? Three random predictions: 1) Vintage RC will increase in value (people will want the authe...

I have to confess there were less than five buggies in the F Main (crap might have been three but you all don't know) So a third place finish was a mighty achievement. I recall buying the exact pin tires Cliff Lett used at the local hobby shop...believing I could. The belief / irrational confidence ...

So the last official RC race I ever participated in was at the ROAR Nationals in 1990 at the Hobby Haven Livermore Raceway in CA. I was in 6th grade, my brother drove me to the event. I wanted to be contrarian and got an ass kicking racing my Tamiya Egress. I disliked the fact everyone had an RC10 a...

Do you have "blank" 3 mm steering rods and rear track rods turnbuckles or are they hex ones? Would be interesting to know. I bought my XLS kit as soon as it was available spring '88, and it had the blank ones. Hello! Do you have pictures of what you have (or what you are referring to)? Wo...

What is a great value in RC now (vintage or otherwise)? I'm going to focus on the positive for now :) My vote in 2025 in the vintage class would be the reissued Kyosho Turbo Optima. Maybe it is not selling well in the states, but what you get for the price today is amazing. The bling, gold, and amou...

Thank you! Here are more photos to share. Having the reissue Masami XLS model built up and painted, makes it a little less tempting to build this one (but barely).

The thrill of a vintage unboxing never gets old. No, this isn’t the 2017 re-release of the XLS Masami—this is the real deal, the original commemorative 4WD production kit by Schumacher, released after their iconic 4WD victory at the 1987 IFMAR Worlds in England. Thank you for guiding me about this e...

This is my ongoing project with my Tamiya Manta Ray. My focus has been on trying to get the look right for a very unique buggy design. It's a fun challenge to make it look less toyish and more modern and racing oriented.

So apparently... Engaging in childhood hobbies can enhance adult playfulness and well-being. Psychologists suggest hands-on activities foster creativity, reduce stress, and improve overall mental health. Revisiting past interests can reignite joy and provide a sense of accomplishment. Incorporating ...

I have been both curious and eager to add the Losi XX CR Kinwald buggy to my vintage collection. I believe this is the limited edition 1997 issue model that celebrated Kinwald IFMAR victory. If you previously or currently own the kit/box/buggy in any condition your pictures would be appreciated. It'...

I think two versions are good. One is super collectible that captures the original and all its details. Add serial number engraved, signature, memorabilia in the box, manual. Painted body. This could be the ONE time AE does a luxury/authentic version kit, the audience is different for this model any...

This is great news! So before AE releases something along the lines of a limited edition Masami Winning Machine (which I am really hopeful for like many of you), any suggestions you have for AE product development? Maybe they will take our comments into consideration .