1986 TAMIYA FALCON RESTO AND RUN REVIEW

As usual we have an all in one exclusive video exposing the history, the clones, the restoring, and the driving dynamics of a legend. Info overload as we start with is a beat down broken Tamiya Falcon-thus gets a complete overhaul, with much needed mods: Complete list of items used are as follows: Team Blue Groove Falcon body w/ wing, MCI 1/10 th Falcon decals, CRP metal chassis support brace #CRP 1620, CRP Dog Bones #crp1616, Tamiya Tires Falcon UG9, MinatureManufacturing Tamiya Falcon alloy hubs 5mm 264516861447, Tamiya driver figure #54626, Tamiya Falcon sealed ball bearings TFE877, Rust Oleum acrylic paints cherry red, semi gloss black. Tamiya puddy filler, armor all, maguires plastic polish. 1.9mm aluminum miscellaneous metal. JB Weld 5020 psi. For more info on upcoming rc videos please check out my Instagram: lukesvintagerccar. And please subscribe for the only rc channel that does a completely new old rc resto and run review once or sometimes twice a month. So you get it all in one click. Thanks for visiting Lukes Vintage Rc Car Restos.

[@rossjlennox]

Seeing this buggy again after over 30 years is so nostalgic - the memories of building it with my dad came flooding back. Thanks my man.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Honestly I do these videos because of memories. Being a 50 year old kid brings much joy to me and to others. Thanks for sharing.

[@kainsixtysix9458]

I have 4 falcons. love them. I delivered news papers for 2 years in 85 to buy my first kit. still have it.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Amazing rc, thank you.

[@crawlingri]

This was my second hobby grade rc! Started with the grasshopper! Thanks for sharing! Now I need to get one!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hi friend, so now is the time for a Tamiya Grasshopper. Thanks 🙏

[@crawlingri]

@@LukesVintageRC sounds about right! Glad I found your channel!

[@MrJcoupe96]

I always "like" the video before even bothering to watch because I already know it's going to be such a master restoration of whatever you're working on. The amazing work and attention to detail you do is unmatched, Luke. Great job as always, bud. Keep 'em coming!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Truly appreciate you. ✌️

[@andyrobinsonrc2480]

Lovely falcon Luke, turned out well , I used to hate these things but over the years I’ve come to really like them , very cool indeed . Keep up the good work

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thank you sir for watching and sharing.

[@steveblackbird]

Love the restoration Luke as always. I remember these from back in the day. A school friend had one but unfortunately it was one rather fragile buggy. Poor thing was always broken.. didn't help that he sent the thing off everything lol. Never thought much of them, but now in 2024 I like them. I agree Tamiya should re-re this kit. Lot's of Falcon fans around. Iconic buggy.

[@LukesVintageRC]

@@steveblackbird hi bud. Definitely iconic. Thank you for sharing and watching. Godbless

[@colinstuartanderson]

Hey Luke, just watched your Falcon restore and run video. I had a Falcon first time round in 83/84. Did a little racing indoor but wasn’t very good :). Watching your video brought back some great memories. Thanks for posting.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hey thank you so much for watching. Many more videos ahead. 👍

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

What a transformation ! Great video Luke, cool music sound bites to !

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thank you good sir.

[@TheBordemDestroyer]

We got this rc from our uncle, so good to see it's possible to get it running we got it with a missing remote so taking it to a hobby shop

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks for watching sharing. Many more videos ahead. ✌️

[@paulblack3608]

I had one in '86. Fun kit to build. Very fragile though. Broke quite a lot. Sold it, got rc10, never looked back. The shocks can be excellent however not in the stock config. They are way too stiff for the weight of the car. You can see in the running footage the suspension doesn't work at all. Just sitting right at the top. Hence the 'bouncy' feel. A fellow racer back in the day who also had one tipped me off at a race one day and told me to use the optional 4 hole pistons that came in the kit on the parts tree with the shocks. I put them in and it transformed the car. The suspension came alive and the car ran fantastic. Funny, but virtually all Tamiya kits I've ever had have had the shocks way too stiff for the running weight hence making the shocks useless. Try it, you might be impressed. Those yellow shocks are very good actually. Just set up completely wrong in the stock config. They need to be much softer so it isn't locked at full up position at all times. cheers, nice resto.

[@LukesVintageRC]

thanks a ton, please subscribe got a ton of cool videos ahead.

[@f0x725]

Amazing job Luke like always, l got one of these for my 12th birthday in good old 1986, l wanted the Hunter or hornet but my dad talked me in to the falcon, it seemed heavy and slow with a very weak front end, but now l really want one again after watch this lol.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Luv these buggies. Please get one bit perhaps one in better condition lol. More awesome rc videos ahead. Thanks 😊

[@bs1wl]

you definitely deserve more subscribers for the work you put in👍

[@LukesVintageRC]

I know right😄, please check out my Instagram page lukesvintagerccar and stay tuned for more great rc videos.

[@jjtsht]

Very iconic. You always do an amazing job. Love seeing these videos and all the hard work you put into resurrecting these vintage RC’s.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Absolutely appreciate you watching and commenting. Rc for life.

[@RCVHX22]

Awesome restauration my friend great job and cool run to i like it my support 👊😉👍

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks for watching.

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Love these, the hornets, grasshoppers etc. still want one 😁

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Looks awesome, great job and cool run

[@LukesVintageRC]

I do my best, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@frankschuler2867]

Great job on the metal upgrades, Luke! That thing looks great and rips pretty good. I like the consistent format you have developed for these videos as well. I swear I’m going to get around to putting together a video of my Kyosho Outlaw Rampage Traxxas Rustler someday…haha…

[@LukesVintageRC]

Yeah I had blast restoring that old bird lol! You know my videos are mainly an informational base especially ones from a year ago as I’ve added some extras now and seems like a positive choice. I no doubt would click on your rc build. Thanks for your support. Godbless

[@retrotoysandmostlyrc6844]

very nice resto !!!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks.

[@retrotoysandmostlyrc6844]

I just sold my falcon box art shelf queen for 2 88 avante’s lol

[@andrewmountford2798]

Thanks for sharing, I’ve just got a falcon in similar condition to yours. I wasn’t sure about the CRP brace, I was considering getting the ampro braces, but I think I will get a crp brace. Great job restoring yours

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hi Andrew, bless you if you have a falcon in the condition as mine and want to restore it. Lots of work but well worth the crazy hrs. Take care. Please subscribe and hit notification bell for more restos.😊

[@sonofsega816]

Well done! It's a beauty!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Truly appreciate you watching.

[@bedsledkustomsbedsledkusto9908]

Good job. Dig the repair

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks so much

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

Gonna run mine for the first time on Monday. Has a 1060 and a sport tuned. I couldn’t get that crp brace to work with my stock bumper at all.. I did a test run and it popped the new crp dog bones so I made suspension limiters with zip ties for the run. Gonna put it up against one of the other vintage buggies in the back yard race

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hey there, I’ll definitely check out your video. Thanks for watching.

[@philthyco1]

Very nice bro..My first build at the age of 10

[@LukesVintageRC]

Wow luck kid. Thanks for watching.

[@JayTeeRC]

yes!!!!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Great looking restoration! I would get one if they re-released it for sure. They probably would easily out sell that TD4 they spent all that time designing!!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks for watching good sir.

[@RCBirds]

That's an awesome restauration. Many of your ideas also can be used on the ReRes. Wasn't tbat planned for this winter by Tamiya? Thank you for adding the running footage💪👍

[@LukesVintageRC]

I’m all in on any reissued rc. Thanks for watching. And please check my other rc videos and upcoming ones on my Instagram lukesvintagerccar

[@RCBirds]

@@LukesVintageRC already subbed on insta😉

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

I like how much ground clearance it has. It gives it a slightly higher center of gravity, but I doubt it decrease the performance much.

[@LukesVintageRC]

Well there’s not much ground clearance that’s for sure. Gouge city under there. Took lots of sanding and polish to repair this bird.😂

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

@@LukesVintageRC Yeah, I guess the back is about normal, but the front sure looks higher than the average buggy. Cool car anyway. Very nice restoration.

[@JF-RC]

Hi there and that is such a great restoration and the upgraded motor makes it run beautifully. Great job, you’ve got my subscription, I am like you, trying to grow a modest channel, so supporting each other is important. Take care and best wishes to you and the family 😊😉😊

[@LukesVintageRC]

Truly appreciate you sir and your Channel is informative. Godbless

[@JF-RC]

@@LukesVintageRC hi there Luke, please, call me John. We’re all friends.take care all the very best to you and the family 😉😊😉

[@Joe_Hutchinson513]

Liked and commented

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks

[@mikestansbury2510]

i remember buying the falcon a year after i bought my hornet. i let a friend drive it and he ran it into the sewer and busted the front bumper and suspension. i meant to fix it, but it sat for years on the bench in the garage and finally somebody stole it. i still have a front and rear shock and the rear gear box parts and the motor cage.... and a rear axle as well as the body! wish it fit on some other car!

[@LukesVintageRC]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Blastfromthepastrc1346]

Looks fantastic restored, well done! I wonder why Tamiya doesnt reissue it,they would easily make their money back and make a good profit. Anyway great video thanks for sharing 👍subbed aswell

[@LukesVintageRC]

Truly appreciate you watching and subscribing. 😊

[@Nlangkirby135]

Would a Tamiya Falcon handle a tamiya sport tuned motor?

[@LukesVintageRC]

Absolutely, as seen in video I use a faster motor with no problems.

[@leehurst6922]

What was the mod you did to the transmission?

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hi Lee, please go back watch but spur gear was punched out for lightness and faster-spool up. Just some tricks used for rc racing back in the day.

[@leehurst6922]

@@LukesVintageRC thanks luke

[@diycnc3442]

I saved and saved as a kid to buy a Falcon...... It was the biggest disappointment. It was slow and it would break easily and regularly. I should've bought the Fox. 🤣

[@LukesVintageRC]

Hey your in luck my friend as I have a Tamiya fox on the channel too. Thanks

[@lmadigan1971]

Know someone who had the Fox and Falcon in the 80s The Fox was way better unless the Falcon was just a bad example

[@LukesVintageRC]

I restored a Tamiya Fox on this channel a fun one too. Check it out. thanks