1986 ROYAL RIPPER RC RESTORATION AND RUN REVIEW

[@florabee9283]

I had one when they had freshly come out and put a ball bearing kit in it. When I first built it the hubs kinda shattered because that hard plastic did not take kindly to the spray silicone lube that I applied during assembly. Thankfully Royal sent a new tree with those parts on after lecturing me about how silicone lube would not hurt the plastic, but the solvent in the spray can would cause the plastic to spontaneously shatter! Once I got new hubs etc, it was a lot of fun despite the weirdly hard tires

[@LukesVintageRC]

@@florabee9283 thanks for watching. Happy Summer✌️

[@rickbrasche8781]

this was almost my first hobby grade RC car! Was doing yard work in high school and drooling at the products in the Tower Hobbies big catalog. And this was one of the less expensive offerings at the time and listed all the bells and whistles. But a classmate had one and broke it pretty quickly. But "adulthood" raised its head and expenses like "having a car" and "insurance" and "gas" ended that obsession for a few years. My cousins getting a new RC10 kit helped scratch the crash and bash itch too.

[@LukesVintageRC]

@@rickbrasche8781 It’s a great time for reliving your childhood with all the reissued rc coming out.😊

[@Joe_Hutchinson513]

Thank you for being the only KZbin channel showcasing such rare and unique cars

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hey thanks for watching. Means a ton.😊

[@rcalltypes8230]

Definitely one for the collection. It’s in excellent condition, rarely when I do see them for sale, parts are broken. Job well done 👍🏻

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks 🙏

[@JustinLisaHaynes]

A shock for the drivers headrest. Genius 😎

[@thegreattreon0177]

Man this brings back so many memories from the golden age of rc when everything wasn't complicated 50mph speed demons! We desperately need cars like this back!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Absolutely my friend

[@RandomBitzzz]

Nice. Your turn at 12:54 looked so smooth and controlled.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks, I try my best 😊

[@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader]

What a name !! Looks really big too, very cool 👍

[@LukesVintageRC]

Appreciate you watching

[@monosurge]

Great attention to detail as usual, Luke. The thrust bearing on the input shafts is intriguing!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Honestly a quirky ol buggy. Thanks for watching.

[@frankschuler2867]

That car couldn't look any more 1980's if it had big hair and a neon paint job. Haha. I love it. Great video and great job on the car!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks Frank🙏

[@wadeskelton7585]

Love it! I used to see this car in the magazines when I was a kid but because I never actually saw one in real life I always picked something else when I had enough money. I wish KZbin was around in the 80s 😄

[@LukesVintageRC]

Definitely interesting buggies. Thanks for watching.

[@dreonwhuds313]

I had this car! I sold it to my buddy for 5-bucks in 1990. Really wish i kept it.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Maybe buddy still got?😄

[@stevepate7516]

Had one in the 80's,cool but fragile!!also had a Hirobo Tomcat, also very cool! Wish I still had them both!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks Steve

[@MrJcoupe96]

Amazing work as always, Luke! Your attention to details remains unrivaled.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks bud

[@AddamsPlayground]

Wow! That is a really rare car and I have never seen one running! Thanks a bunch for sharing that. It is a very cool car and while a heavily borrowed design they did a lot of interesting things with it. The 4WS is very interesting and I am sure it is a real pain to get set right to not be crab walking all over! It is odd they put nothing back in the back to brace the rear end to the main tub, I can see why so many got broken! Amazing cool car and I am looking forward to seeing it's bigger brother!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Truly appreciate you watching

[@scoutingamerica2995]

Excellent job. Had one as a kid. Unfortunately, I didn’t know what I was doing. Wire crossed and melted most of it. I can’t wait to watch the Crusher video

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks bud for sharing and watching.

[@bunjy814]

I was never a fan of the Royal Ripper. Like many others, I'm sure, I've always regarded it as a cheap (and ugly) knockoff of the venerable HotShot. 30+ yrs later, I have a new appreciation for vintage, quirky, unloved cars like this. Awesome restoration!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Truly appreciate you watching and commenting. 🙏

[@chrisdotye3262]

What bearing set did you use?

[@LukesVintageRC]

Chinese

[@chrisdotye3262]

Thanks

[@RCBirds]

Awesome. I'm not a fan of single shock suspensions, but just for the 4WS this is a car I'm really interested in. Back in those days we had the Chrusher here to buy. Distributed by Graupner. But as a kids we always wanted the Clod😁

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks my friend. Oh the clods I hope I get the pre order version soon. Looks great.

[@EdwintheMagicEngineer]

Since I am nostalgic for and love the Tamiya Hotshot, I have always liked the look of the Royal Ripper and wanted to experience the 4-wheel steering. Looking at the real thing now finally (38 years later) I'm glad I never picked one up. Several points on that car are definitely not well designed and since it was so low production it would have been a nightmare finding parts for it. I'm glad you clearly called out this car was a copy of the Hotshot because it completely was.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Firstly Ed, hello and thanks for sharing your story. To open up and share/comment takes some vulnerability. On the RR, I feel this company gets a ton negativity on its design and it could be coattails kinda creation but what this company did do right was roll some dice, and with just one shot literally succeeded and executed an rc car with some complexity not a grasshopper clone here and came with great art work. Note: It’s not quite a direct copy of Hotshot it’s a bit different. Actually only big issue is the rear chassis support. Cred goes to Chunky gears, axles, medium hard tires for longevity and lexan body work too was cool but as you know plastic has a shelf life considering it’s near 40 years old. Brittle but so is my acquired 85 HS with its notorious part’s history the shock mounts, pretty much all red parts crack, battery door pin servo mounts, etc..This company -Royal - issues came to money. How many rc car dreamers never even get to functional stage? Production, distribution, legal issues, advertising, taxation-country guidelines etc. And considering the time these came there was no modern day technology to help. Truly amazing really. Obviously It needed more research and development but that came to the detriment to strike while iron was hot/shot and well we know the outcome. I could only imagine what could have happened if this company could have succeeded. I wish they had. This car was a fabulous experience to restore and a nice surprise in the operation. If I wanted to race it I would and could but if the track had any jump ramps taller than two ants, I’m pulling out a Tamiya HS. Because when it breaks around the first turn from running in a left on the track “pine comb” my wallet is only 12.99 lighter at most hobby stores online.😂

[@EdwintheMagicEngineer]

@@LukesVintageRC Totally valid takes, I agree. Thanks so much for making the video and showing the car I wanted to see for so many years.

[@LukesVintageRC]

It is and will always be my absolute pleasure.

[@RCjesus.David.2581]

Nice, this was my first RC Car. Sold from Thunder Tiger with the name Tiger.

[@RCjesus.David.2581]

My first one suffered exactly from a weak spot you tell in your Video. After a long period in the cellar, I took it out and looked what is needed to run it again. After that examination I searched for parts, not an easy job. Over the years I bought three total cars from poor to new condition with box for not much money. But they still wait to get is done, RC Racing and other cars are more interesting at the moment.

[@LukesVintageRC]

@@RCjesus.David.2581 Such a fun buggy. Had a blast restoring. I’m excited to restore its monster truck brother and many other fun rc ahead. Thanks David for watching. ✌️

[@drubradley8821]

I have been asking about this and the CRUSHER for like 10 years.. Finally, somebody has a video on these... I thought, Let me check a few minutes ago.. and BOOM.. here you are with one.. I am also constantly hunting for the MRC HIGHROLLER with the yellow shocks, 4 per corner, independent suspension with upper/lower H-arms/A-arms.. huge tires..

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks for watching

[@drubradley8821]

You ever find a High Roller yet?

[@enriquehidalgo630]

Ever thought about doing a Robber RC Ferrari testarossa or a Robber RC Porsche 959?

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hi, So Robbe cars are fun and I have one coming on this channel. And I’m familiar with those cars as they’re Robbe ultra scale rc with lights and sounds. It’s tough to get here but eventually yes I’ll have one restored on the channel. Please subscribe and check out my other great rc videos.🙏

[@torquerc4859]

Excellent video Luke, it is very similar to the Hotshot!

[@LukesVintageRC]

That’s the 80’s for ya. Thanks

[@roymusejr5939]

Very nice...I'll admit that I've never heard of that one or seen one

[@LukesVintageRC]

Your not alone believe me, I’ve been researching rc all kinds from hobby to non-hobby grade for 30 plus years and there’s always one that comes around that I never knew about. Kinda fun and exciting too. Thanks for watching please check out my other rc videos and please subscribe.🙏

[@hollyhillrc]

What a very interesting buggy. I've never seen or heard of it before. The shock absorber behind the driver in the cockpit is mind blowing ! Can you imagine seeing a real car driving down the road with one like that ! Crazy 😄. Excellent job Luke. I really enjoyed this video my friend 👍🏼😀👍🏼

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks friend

[@cdowney4]

Are you not running thru the speed control board? I've had one of these since I was 12. I only got it running once back then and then ran into problems because I didn't really know what I was doing. Took it out last year, 35 years later, and managed to get it running for my kids who then crashed it, full-speed in reverse, into a curb and which led to a burnt corner of the speed control board. I can't find a replacement and don't know how to repair the board, so curious to know your work-around since it looks like you don't have a servo attached to the speed control. I'm an RC novice, so forgive me if it should be obvious, but I'd appreciate any hints.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hey there, I never use the antiquated msc. They never were reliable even new. I basically use a 1060 hobby wing esc and 2.4 radio. Way more reliable and never a problem. Remember these are crazy rare and expensive and take a lot of time to restore and to run old gear is an accident waiting to happen. The parts are beyond extremely hard to find and sellers want a ton of money not to mention collectors will pay a lot. I’d buy a new rc car from traxxas for some fun family running. Perhaps traxxas Bandits as they are cool. Thanks 😊

[@cdowney4]

Thanks for the reply. I could have used that advice 35 years ago...

[@HaydadRC]

Amazing work Luke, well done!👍😊 If you ever for some reason decide to part with it, please let me know. I have a friend who’s been searching for one for a long time.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hey thanks for watching.🙏

[@czkarting]

Cool chanel with a lot of informations! 👌 I just found the Thunder Tiger version of this one. Really interesting design! Great buggy for my small RC car collection.....

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Never heard of these or the crusher . Kinda want one now just cause it’s unique

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks buddy for watching

[@Mini-z1994]

Royal crusher was also sold as the Graupner crusher. Might be some minor difference in decals but otherwise should be the same fragile truck. even worse on durability on the chassis on the truck due too the different ride height & ofc being a bit heavier overall.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks bud

[@BloodlineRC]

I remember the Ripper from the ads in RCCA and a feature article on it. Never saw one in person. Amazing you were able to find one, let alone restore one. Great job on this one!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks buddy ✌️

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Very cool Luke, I recently saw the Tiger for sale thought about getting it but didn’t In the end, probably should of though. Great to see one running you did a nice restore on it

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks so much for watching my friend

[@UlisesBatalla]

Hotshot like vehicle that was only front wheel drive ? Anyone

[@LukesVintageRC]

So this is the only buggy from this company and one truck. Your thinking the other buggy I restored called Nichimo FF spirit. The four wheel version is Nichimo Pegasus exceed 443. The other buggy that is maxxum ff by kyosho was popular too.

[@Mini-z1994]

If you ever come across another Kyosho Outrage ST feel free too convert that too the Kyosho Stadium Baja Beetle, think it's a different set of body mounts, wheels,body basically. One of my favorite kits in terms of looks. Also do you still have the Team Associated rc28t ? there is a front suspension kit for that chassis which might be worth picking up & doing an external lipo mod too the truck so you can fit a larger battery & change it out easier. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYXSanmYmrl5j9k

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thank you i

[@gigglehurtz3167]

its a not shot

[@LukesVintageRC]

Nope, Tamiya Hot shot doesn’t have four wheel steering.

[@gigglehurtz3167]

@@LukesVintageRC the resemblance is undeniable, granted the 4 wheel steering is super cool.

[@Joe_Hutchinson513]

Royal Rip-off

[@LukesVintageRC]

That is funny man.