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by TokyoProf
Fri Mar 28, 2025 11:36 am
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Re: My top RC racing achievement of my youth @ 1990 ROAR Nationals

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 ...
by TokyoProf
Fri Apr 25, 2025 5:07 am
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Kyosho Ultima 1987 2WD World Champion Car - Vintage World Specification

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...
by TokyoProf
Mon Apr 28, 2025 1:31 am
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Re: Kyosho Ultima 87 2WD World Champion Car - Vintage World Spec

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.
by TokyoProf
Thu May 15, 2025 7:24 pm
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Let’s Build the RC10Talk Community’s Own 1/10 Buggy Kit!

How about designing an RC10Talk-inspired Buggy Kit? Hey everyone. I’ve been thinking—with all the talent, creativity, and deep RC knowledge we’ve got here on RC10Talk, what if we came together to design our own 1/10 scale buggy? A true community-built RC kit, developed by enthusiasts, for enthusiast...
by TokyoProf
Tue Jun 03, 2025 3:25 am
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Reimagining Hotels for Children

I was told about Grand Mercure outside of Tokyo, and it turned out to be a good destination for parents with kids. This was once a Conference hotel (not sure who would come out of town to come here) converted to be kid friendly place. Middle of the forest, hot spring baths, decent buffet, and then e...
by TokyoProf
Tue Jun 10, 2025 3:38 am
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Your favorite RC Action Photo

Please share your favorite RC action photo(s). Maybe this is something you took or an advertisement that brought you into the hobby.
by TokyoProf
Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:27 pm
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Front Wheel Drive Buggy Discussion

Front Wheel drive buggies continue to fascinate me. It is a hard and challenging project. I love the rare instances where RC hobbyists give their go at creating a decent FF buggy. What is the most promising design so far? After the 1988 Kyosho Maxxum FF, has there ever been another front wheel drive...