j0pp3 wrote:Here is a little inspiration I found the other day. He has been using Turbo Optima Mid decals and the color for that Mid model. I think it looks cool!
Maybe I should add that I have also not painted my Turbo Optima yet
That does look really good actually. Looks like a j0pp3 special to me, that one!
Just a thought why use a 480 Gold motor when Option House had the Spa 480WT & the Spa 240WS. Since it's a Full Option House Optima I think that these mills suit your build up better keeping to the theme. Nothing wrong with the Gold as It suits the gold option parts too!!
I"m soon to build up a Option House Optima but without the Gold Chassis & belt drive with a box art paint job if I can pull it off.
j0pp3 wrote:Here is a little inspiration I found the other day. He has been using Turbo Optima Mid decals and the color for that Mid model. I think it looks cool!
Maybe I should add that I have also not painted my Turbo Optima yet
That is truly tits and slitz!! Does he use repro bodies and stickers?
Finally I decided to use Salute body on this gold chassis instead of Turbo Optima, it allows a better view of the chassis when it's on it.
I used Salute V1 as inspiration, because I like it more than blue and white version, and I'm happy with the result
Great job, cyberfox! It looks sweet, love the bright paint scheme, and you're right...it lets those gold sideguards and other gold nuggets peek out for some classy Kyosho champagne bling.
You did an outstanding job on this build! I love it I am in the process of building a Celebration chassis Optima and was unsure which direction to go and this is WONDERFUL!!! My goal is to have every Optima in the series and soon will be 3 away from that goal. I have another Turbo Optima coming that will be the blue Salute and yours goes very well with the gold chassis
Very nice build.
p.s. - I haven't painted my Turbo Optima yet either
Many people have asked for the dimensions of the RC10R5 once the Full-Option ( 235mm conversion kit is installed. Well, here are some photos showing that in fact the rear end is around 3/8 narrower than the stock RC10L and the front end is around...
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TOTP!!!
I can only figure there are three types, only because there are three different types of rebuild kits that I have come across for the similar .56 shock bodies.
Maybe others can chime in with there tribal knowledge...
Here is the crown jewel of my RC collection. This is an extremely modified Tamiya full option Tiger tank. For those of you into WW2 history, this tank represents one of the German Tigers that fought at Villers-Bocage, one of the most famous tank...
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Heh Im ok on the AR's for a bit. Actually Ive got 2 LMT lowers(One a M4gery A3 flat top 16 M4 profile barrel, and other complete lower no upper), one of which will be SBR'd hopefully by the summer, and Ill pick up a can for it too. Also for an...
Started an new project.
The front is ready.
The rear right side plate took almost 2 hours to make.
The left side will be ready today.
Will then askin me the major question, em i going to make the radioplate also of carbon.
Pics will follow up.
Jerzi
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I want to have an nice testdrive with the car but then I want also to sell this car but then my other side of thr brain say to me that put the to the box and start an new project.
I can say to you, I have at least owned 15 optimas over the years but...
This thread is about two Optima Mid models in the SWB segment. One Turbo Optima Mid and one Turbo Optima Mid SE being built side by side (those two yellow cars in the picture above).
Parts are taken from several mid cars I have in various shape....
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The build thread still lives on here
I referred to it many times during my ongoing Turbo Optima Mid SE thread.
Chuck
Thanks for hosting all of that! It is such a bummer when images go away and I appreciate you archiving posts like this.
I started a new project.
Will make all the plates of carbon (lazer cut this time).
The car is in very good condition.
Some pics when I have the parts ready to show you.
Jerzi
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Hi jerzi
had you checked this store?
they have all the optima plates in carbon fiber ready to ship
I started today an new project. I found my mid and thats an new built but missin some parts.
Anway that will be an full carbon car. Even the wingstay are made.
I have only left to built
rear shock stay
chassie
upper plate
Tried a search but no luck. Looking for the actual paint colours (or very close alternatives) to paint up an Optima and Turbo Optima, both in box art. I guess what blue and yellow for the Optima (white is easy 8) ) and the red/orange for the Turbo....
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Ahh, I remember the POLYCA colors. You can see some of them here. The black, white, red where probably the box art colors.