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by Champ85
Sun Dec 19, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Kyosho Re-Release Forum
Topic: Kyosho teasing Optima Mid ReRe for 2022 release
Replies: 4
Views: 2729

Re: Kyosho teasing Optima Mid ReRe for 2022 release

This news may have been accidentally leaked early without Kyosho's consent or blessing. Likely it will be announced at the Nuremberg Toy Fair 2-6 Feb, 2022.
by Champ85
Thu Nov 19, 2020 11:15 pm
Forum: Kyosho Re-Release Forum
Topic: Turbo Optima Re-Re Transmission
Replies: 53
Views: 6184

Re: Turbo Optima Re-Re Transmission

Watching that video, I can see the entire slipper gear and shaft lift up when it's grinding. I outlined it in green with arrows in this picture. Are you sure you installed the ball bearing on that side of the gearbox housing in step 3? And the spacer in step 4? Without the spacer, the ball bearing w...
by Champ85
Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:43 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: MIP to make Ball Diff for Blackfoot/Monster Beetle/Frog/Brat
Replies: 16
Views: 3651

Re: MIP to make Ball Diff for Blackfoot/Monster Beetle/Frog/

Quick update: The pre-order campaign is a success! MIP is going to start manufacturing immediately. Announcement of successful campaign by Pintopower on TC: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/81019-mip-super-ball-diff-for-tamiya-orv-cars-now-on-sale/&do=findComment&comment=6495...
by Champ85
Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:50 am
Forum: Rogue Element Components
Topic: NUTPOCALYPSE 2016 CANCELLED
Replies: 14
Views: 3124

Re: NUTPOCALYPSE 2016 CANCELLED

Re: Cancellation

Disappointing, but understandable.
by Champ85
Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:13 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: Taking a Raider to the next level.... (aint saying much!)
Replies: 48
Views: 6519

Re: Taking a Raider to the next level.... (aint saying much!

GoMachV will you be offering the Raider chassis kits again on that big auction site or elsewhere sometime again?
by Champ85
Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:09 pm
Forum: Kyosho Forum
Topic: The Kyoshos in the attic
Replies: 16
Views: 2454

Re: The Kyoshos in the attic

Wow the true original Blizzard with the white spur gears and white wheels. Very nice. :)
Plus the Lazer ZX, yum!
And the Turbo Rocky.. so awesome!
Love the collection, thank you for posting.
by Champ85
Fri Sep 12, 2014 8:42 am
Forum: Kyosho Re-Release Forum
Topic: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Replies: 1008
Views: 93475

Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion

ron, the ball diff for the Scorpion 2014 is part number UMW602 originally for the Ultima SC/DB/RB/RT5.
by Champ85
Thu Sep 11, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: Kyosho Re-Release Forum
Topic: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Replies: 1008
Views: 93475

Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion

Marwan has finally created repro SC-84 (rear) and SC-90 (front) tires for the Turbo Scorpion, Assault and other Circuit 1000 buggies. Available at his store (see links below) and also on eBay (do a search). Set of 4 (2 SC-90 front, 2 SC-84 rear): http://www.marwanrc.com/product.sc?productId=101&...
by Champ85
Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Kyosho Re-Release Forum
Topic: YouTube rere Scorpion
Replies: 3
Views: 890

Re: YouTube rere Scorpion

That front wheel wobble on the truck really bugs me...
by Champ85
Mon Aug 11, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Rogue Element Components
Topic: Scorpion Roof Panel Order Info & GIVEAWAY!
Replies: 20
Views: 4403

Re: Scorpion Roof Panel Order Info & GIVEAWAY!

Got my two roof panels today! They look awesome. Thanks Chris!
by Champ85
Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:20 pm
Forum: Kyosho Re-Release Forum
Topic: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion
Replies: 1008
Views: 93475

Re: Kyosho now on the re-re bandwagon - Scorpion

Someone on another forum said to use Tamiya PS-6 yellow backed by PS-2 red to reduce the brightness.
by Champ85
Sun Aug 10, 2014 11:08 am
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Tamiya Mountain Rider
Replies: 20
Views: 3229

Re: Tamiya Mountain Rider

[most of post snipped] Tamiya shot themselves in the foot they just don't know they are bleeding to death yet. Great points and I agree. But, how is Tamiya shooting themselves in the foot? Good insight, the only thing I disagree with is the manufacturing cost. Yes the materials have all gone up in ...
by Champ85
Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:10 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Super Champ (Fighting Buggy)
Replies: 30
Views: 6069

Re: Super Champ (Fighting Buggy)

Tower has updated their price. It is now $359.99. This will be the final price, as I mentioned earlier.
Ordering two. :)
by Champ85
Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:00 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Super Champ (Fighting Buggy)
Replies: 30
Views: 6069

Re: Super Champ (Fighting Buggy)

I wonder if you'll be able to tell the re-re from the first release. :?: If so it would be nice for those fortunate enough to have a nice original. There will be plenty of differences. From the picture in the OP of this thread, here are three quick ones: Difference #1: Clear oil tube from oil bottl...
by Champ85
Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:20 pm
Forum: Tamiya Forum
Topic: Super Champ (Fighting Buggy)
Replies: 30
Views: 6069

Re: Super Champ (Fighting Buggy)

yeah ...I like the sound of that better...me too. I usually don't get too excited and go hunting about for a re-re...but............SUPER CHAMP 8) I know what you mean! The Super Champ is my first real hobby grade RC vehicle and is special to me. If Tower doesn't lower the price for some reason, I'...

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