While at the All Japan Model and Hobby Expo today, I had the amazing opportunity to talk with Akira for over half an hour while taking photo shots with Kyosho buggies on display including Joel Johnson's IFMAR trophy and 1987 winning Ultima buggy! I...
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Those Vortex had to be about the coolest looking ESC that never wore an orange case. And the story... very awesome. Getting to talk to Akira and check out JJ's ride... that had to be unexpectedly fun.
I have a old Ultima I have fixed up, and now i am looking for tires for it.
My Hobby store said I will never find tire for it unless I went to ebay and spent a arm and a leg.
My best bet was to order a set of updated wheels and tires for it so I...
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Tamiya Supershot or Hotshot rear tires should be close.
According to the old Duratrax listing, they were ~1.9 . I put some on 2 wheels and they were very tight.
Im new here, I just get locally this rare bird apparently, Kyosho Fantom 20 Exp 3P 1/8, In very good condition, just dirt for years in a closet storage, I actually bought it just for the OS Max .21 motor that I need for another project, my...
I am curious about other folks' experience with aftermarket part quality for modern Kyosho models, more specifically the re-re Optima Mid. For example I am looking at CVD's for my re-re Mid. I see EXO Design and Koswork both make these. I have no...
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Thanks for the reply on the EXO axles and other parts. CVA axles are the type of part where I would think soft metal or sloppy machining could quickly ruin your day. I plan to run brushless in the Mid and think these axles would be a good...
Last Saturday I went to the rc store to buy a new glow plug and fuel line, I wasn't look for anything in particular, The owner is an old guy, a little bit grumpy, for some reason he start a simple chat, asking me why do I need a glow plug, he told...
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Awesome resto! When are you going to add a Vanning? 8)
Collecting Gold for several Original Optima builds. Unfortunately the celebration chassis was missing two pieces that I have substituted RERE stuff... The front suspension rod plate and the radio tray strap. The rear suspension rod plate was also...
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Nice project. How is the progress going? I also went this route, seeing how far I could goldify my original Gold Celebration Optima chassis with every piece of gold anodized hardware I could find...including a gold screw set! 8)
I bought this truck a long time ago with no idea what I’d do with it other than clean it up one day. Well the purchase of one exhaust manifold for a wrong car later I’ve got an idea.
An early race truck build on a budget chassis……
Here’s an...
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I need to get back on this. I just know the chassis is going to be a lot of work and I’m procrastinating.
I have an old Ocean 500 that was in 2 pieces in my basement for 20 years or so. The hull and the sail.
I have no idea how to re-rig it.
Does anyone have a copy of the manual, or, know where I can get my hands on one?
Ever since I was a kid, I was underwhelmed with the top end speed of my Turbo Raider. I saved my money and ditched the LeMans 05 stock engine after a while in favor of a Revtech 15x4 turn motor and it was better but still not great. The car...
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Thanks Cas22!!
Also I know its been spoken about in here but I haven't actually seen anyone state it exactly. Can anyone confirm that when running the 32 tooth idler, that the 18 tooth pinion fits using the one of the standard motor mount holes...
So, this happened.
Not planned. Not within budget, but with a price that you cant turn down.
Wife sits as a question mark as I jump out of the sofa at quarter to nine pm and hops into the car only to come back with yet another rc car thirty minutes...
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I bought the Maxxum FF back in the day. I was 14 when it came out. Wow, that makes me feel old... It was a weird little car. Nobody knew what class to put it in. It handled more like a 4WD in a lot of ways, but was faster (on the right tracks). So...
Does OT-56 Aluminium Tapping Screw Set include those 4 M2.6x8 screws that holds servo mount (part number 90)?
Jirka
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It looks like Kyosho used to sell a pack of M2.6 x 8 thread forming screws, for reference. Kyosho Par Number 1-S02608TP, or KYO1-S02608TP for online resellers.
Hey guys, I have an original 80s javelin that I'm rebuilding to be a runner. I got this in the late 80s and I don't think I was able to drive it that much until the MSC shorted out. Went into storage after that. I've read that the original gears are...
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Somebody say two for twice the price?
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Just picked up two NIB 240s you see on the right. That makes 3 that will end up in Shelf Queens... PXL_20230715_185133616.jpg PXL_20230715_185130676.jpg PXL_20230715_185126360.jpg
If we all step back and remember what it was exactly that made R/C so immediately fascinating, most of us would probably say it was a level of realism involved. Both Kyosho & Tamiya gave us the chance to feel what real racing was all about, but it’s...
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April 22, 2023 (Bee R/C Raceway, TX - USA) There are so many interesting storylines this year, get up to speed with everything you need to know about 2023's Vintage R/C 1/8 Scale pre-season testing session - which took place at Private R/C Racetrack...
This original ultima came with a titanium color spare chassis, that i think came with the turbo ultima?
But it has gold shocks which iluckily have a full set of platinums.
No sway bars, and a glass rear shock tower, but an aluminium front tower?...
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Appreciate the kind words gents, always inspired by other builds on here too.
I swear I had found another pic of this chassis in a thread but can't find it now. I recall it having more weave pattern than this one which I recently got. Google tells me it is a Ultima Pro XL made by Duratrax but that other thread which I can't...
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Old thread, I do not have any of these anymore. Long since moved on unfortunately.
No worries. Thanks for the reply.
The two chassis Duratrax I know of are the Pro XL version in the OP and a 7 battery slot version made for the earlier Pro. I...
I am nearing the final stages of my TU restoration project and need replacement front tires. I don’t want to pay the high $ marwanrc charges for shipping . Any ideas??
Seems to be both the
--->4670 optima over drive
--->4672 optima under drive
But I also have 46 and 48 t gears.
How do you swap the plastic? Press the metal part to split in two?
Also have 4738 Final Pinion
Probably going to use these in my Optima...
This is a Kyosho FW04 Superten w/ an OS FS 4 cycle engine. It's owned by my brother in law. It has been sitting for a very long time, and he finally gave it to me to do a rebuild. I don't know much about the Superten series, but I have been doing a...
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I forgot to show off these sweet pieces.
Definitely looking forward to seeing how this one turns out. Awesome collection of parts so far.
There is a Optima Pro NIB on Yahoo! Japan. Looking at this pic it looks to include the plastic OT16V and not the cast aluminum version.
Is this what people have found to be the case with these? I am building one and like the idea of the plastic vs...
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Hmmm, that's interesting!
I have at least one vintage Optima variant (an ebay find) with plastic knuckles and I'd assumed these were aftermarket pieces.
I seem to recall the bearings and screws fit the plastic part better than the die-cast aluminum...
If anybody on here is a member of the Iconic RC Fb group you will be aware that i have been going through mutilple old Japanese RC mags ranging from 1981 to 1990. I have posted up literally hundreds of pictures this past week. I will slowly start...
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Of course you haven't heard of it, it is covert . Says so right in the pic. :lol:
Hi all, recently I was fortunate to acquire a ZX-S Evo that started build a little but stopped. Except for 2 bags all others had been opened. It made good sense then to build the car and check what could be missing. Plus I have always wanted to...
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Further updates to this build - I went back to the kit's Twin Cap Pro shocks, but instead of using the blue caps supplied, I used gold ones instead (which were supplied in earlier kits).
Hello. I am new to the forum. My first time posting but collecting informations, here, for long time :mrgreen: I am building Joel Johnson’s ULTIMA 1987. Almost everything is already collected (bought) for this project. Since the chassis is something...
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Have a look at this thread, link bellow, it is the actual buggy might help you with your replica. Unfortunately Dan passed away a couple of years ago other wise he would have helped you out any way he could
Hey guys I just picked up this Optima Mid here locally. Didn't pay much for it and you can see it has definately been bashed. The guy I got it from told me since it is a 4WD he had to find a way to make the car drive with the larger wheels in the...
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I just finished up the drawings for the arms I plan to use. I used some vintage Lazer ZX arms (Thanks to Aaron) and took the basic measurements from them to create these. I may change the fronts but overall I am happy with how they will turn out....
When I restored my Turbo Ultima a billion years ago now, I remember remembering that I had to buy the motor guard separately AND I wore out the final pinion which was replaced with the hard version. So the list that radioactivity posted is correct....
Decided against buying secondary market rims for my restoration and can’t find new condition rims. I will make an attempt at restoring the ones that I got with it. Does anyone know which silver paint is the best match for the original TU rims?
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Mine didn't, but I had it on 1hr quick wash, no heat dry...be careful
I’ve searched high and low. I’ve seen one post for rims that are pricey but they don’t look right. I’m down to pay but at least they need to look the part…Prefer to buy the rims and wheels together if that is even an option. Any ideas?
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I am constantly amazed at the creativity and resourcefulness you folks show in the acquisition of parts. :D
My lazy a$$ would just wait for the inevitable re-release. :lol:
Those are my thoughts as well. Especially with guys finding parts that...
So, I was getting a bit nostalgic and pulled out a couple of cars from 30 years ago. I cannot remember if this was an Ultima or a turbo Ultima. Can someone help?
The front shocks were from my RC 10
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Its an Ultima with alot of mods...yes its worth restoring...be patient on ebay, etc....searching for each part u need..it will cost big money but worth it!
WOW! I Totally forgot i had this model in my collection. The Kyosho V-One RRR. Its a beautiful high quality piece of race car technology. I cannot take credit for the build up to this point. I received this car as a trade many years ago for a never...
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Great example. I've always liked this car and wanted to build one. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
Here goes a Pro X build. This is a Team version, which includes full bearings, alloy turnbuckles, and coated threaded shocks. I am starting with a very clean donor car, and lots of NIP parts to replace anything that shows signs of damage or wear....
Can't really remember when I got this car, been a while.
Unfortunately I have non if the pics from when I got it.
Not attempting the ultimate Javelin build, just bringing it back to life with lots of elbow grease and some new parts.
It was in...
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I didn't mean car doesn't look good Chuck..its amazing...those rere tires have always just looked off compared to the originals...my opinion only!
I'd like to share my MP5 restoration project. This was my runner from 1996, I'd kept it all these years thinking one day I'd slap a new chassis on it, now after 20 years I'm finally getting around to this :)
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I just need to say again how nice this turned out. I appreciate all the attention to detail you put in. I was never really into the MP5/6 until I saw this build. Now I am trying to keep myself from building one, lol.
Hi! Do anyone know the if I can find a blueprint for the turbo inferno chassis. I don’t have the original. I’ve been trying to find any aftermarket chassis for this model but without any luck. Figured i could probably order a custom carbon fiber...
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I thought about that but figured I would just mess it up.
Is it easy to work with or do i need like special precision tools for it to look good ?
I think you would want to have someone cut it for you with a CAD program. But the dimensions can...
Happened across an old auction for an Oct. 86 issue of some Japanese RC magazine with what looks like two prototype 2wd buggies based off an Optima rear end:
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Can anyone read the article and give a summary of what it says?...
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From a gearbox standpoint, I don't think the Optima gears and gearing provide any significant advantage or difference vs using the Ultima gearbox. It just mounts to the chassis differently. I'm certainly not against custom builds though and it is...
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