I'm Super Impressed. Finishing The Javelin 4WD Vintage Racing RC Buggy By Kyosho. Kit 30618

In this video, I finish the build of the Kyosho Javeline before taking it for a test run. I made a good few mistakes in this build but all of them are down to me. I even had a chance to give the buggy a quick test run to round off the video. Next up is the dial in the buggy and fit some brushless power before setting a time around the BGRAT Track. Can this vintage gem take the top slot?
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[@thegreattreon0177]

That's probably the sharpest turning radius I've ever seen!

[@ianskywalker278]

April can't come soon enough! Gotta get myself a kyosho!!!

[@Leesion73]

LOVE the video and channel Gavin, thank you, RC car lover as a young kid and I ordered the original Javelin out of Tower Talk when it was released:) I am 47 now, your vid brings back SOOO many memories of joy, how good it felt to finish and run, the 4WD was a thrill. I wanted the Optima SO bad though, they were out, same innards so I bought, I have the original BOX displayed proudly in my workshop. My 4 cars in the 80's were Bolink Digger, Wild Willy, Super Champ, and Javelin. My Wild Willy was my favorite looker and runner, I HAVE it, ordered the new tires coming out of Japan (same as Grasshopper) and will install, running all original save for adding a new pack and electric ESC:) Hard core modeler at 47, MANY planes, N Scale railroad empire, pondering getting back into cars:) Eye on a boat:) Life short, and cheers to you and your wonderful wife!

[@Leesion73]

PS I did have my original super champ and Jav, sold them on ebay for major bank, incredible, blew me away

[@leehurst6922]

Vqs are also very cool. The kyoshos however are built like tanks and you don't feel like they are going to break every time you run them. I run my Optima hard and it keeps coming back for more

[@RCKickschannel]

Don’t get me wrong I’m a big Tamiya fan and I also have a Vanquish + VQS in the collection. When reflecting on the price and what you get between the VQS and the Javelin, it really is a bit of an eye opener. My only issue with Kyosho currently is parts availability and new rere releases. We haven’t seen another classic released since the Fantom last year.

[@Adam-vi1ep]

Need to get mine built ordered black rims today.

[@biezelwerks6011]

I am a real Tamiya fan, but wowwwww what a beautiful buggy this is 😍

[@grahamaker1648]

Really enjoyed the build of the javelin. Great work Gav!

[@michaelhidden7916]

I finally got one ! Went searching for one after watching these videos, and can't wait to build it. Keep up the goodness mate, love your work! Oh and hello from Australia!!

[@danielwooster5063]

One day i'll get to build a Kyosho from a new kit. Kyosho's vintage series just ooze class & seems to resolve issues for modern running that Tamiya just ignore with their re-releases. PS; I love your continued enthusiasm but also your honesty in the videos, always very watchable & entertaining - Thank you!

[@alistairmunro]

All the new AV equipment is paying off. The HD time-lapse gives a really good feel for the fit and finish quality of the build. Much liking!

[@camazar1]

I wish I would’ve known the quality of Kyosho kits before! I built my first turbo scorpion and I’m so impressed with it! So impressed I bought the optima 4 x 4! Can’t wait for it to show up!

[@RCKickschannel]

kyosho Mid will be out soon, now that's one to splash some cash on.

[@dontbotheruncledanny3913]

That car looks awesome keep up the good work

[@JUMBOs-RC]

One of my favorite Kyosho kits

[@ShenRC]

😁👍 It's a beauty! I love my Re re scorpion!

[@barrycheesemore2928]

Wow, that Javelin looks great!! I wasn't a fan after seeing the box, but now it's built I rather like it, although I still prefer the Turbo Optima ;)

[@timvanasen6711]

Nobody's perfect Gavin we all make little mistakes & keep crackin on, great build, superb car I might add to my Kyosho collection, always entertaining rc is fun 😎👍

[@cwthemachinist]

Car is awesome! I remember a kid having one back in 88 when I was racing my Kangaroo. I always wanted to know what it was back then. It's cool to see it on here. It's like a time machine. Also really like your music choice. What Is it? Thanks bud. Keep the old days alive for us all!

[@KT_One]

I really like this re-re compared to my original. The new hex fasteners, rear hubs with tuneable toe, larger dampers and upgraded gearbox, oh my!

[@darthnagus5457]

That's looks amazing; keep the orange

[@RS-sv3bl]

Love it. My build in progress. Great video

[@RCKickschannel]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stevenbaggley1257]

A white roll-cage & black wing would look sharp I reckon? 😎

[@adamminchinton]

Awesome build, loved building mine. I have orange, black and red, roll cages, all of the rear wings are solid, none have broken. I recommend the OTW133S under guard, I got a crack in the bottom of the rear gearbox after it scraped on the ground a number of times, no problems since. Also the hobbywing 10BL120 is a nice brushless ESC that you can fit in the standard location, just remove the fan! Hope you enjoy running it!

[@RCKickschannel]

That’s for the ESC tip Adam 👍🏻

[@Edward3DFX]

nice collection !

[@semperatis]

Beautiful looking build Gavin.....love those Kyosho's.

[@soma_rc]

Very recognisable sound

[@roberttierney9284]

Put shock oil on the E-clips. I know it sound counter intuitive but it helps keep the clips in place while you clip them on.

[@Kevin-666]

Kyosho re re quality is something else

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep it really is good.

[@cgrant26]

The new plastic ones last a lot better than the original polycarbonate ones did. he new mounting style is better too. The old way was a couple body posts through the wing secured by body clips. They always took a ton of abuse and would end up full of cracks. Actually, there are quite a few improvements in the rerelease Javelin bodies.

[@ChrisCO930]

The adjustment you show on the rear hubs is for toe and not camber as stated.

[@RCKickschannel]

@@dreyn7780 Wow negative much! I think its time you vanished from this place. (insert magic sound effect)

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I do t have any Tamiya OR Kyosho models in my collection yet... but I would 100% rather have a Kyosho kit compared to any Tamiya I have looked into... I really do want at least a couple Tamiyas also, but the lack of bearings and oil shocks on a lot of them, or the lack of any modernization in the re-release stuff, like gearbox, steering, or updated materials for some parts... I get that it would likely make them cost a bit more, but maybe they need to come out with a Mk2 or DLX series, where they handle a bit better and you don't have to worry about looking at the sideways and breaking them. I hope to snag a Ultima and Turbo Optima before they're all gone, and the Optima Mid... the gold one would probably be the one that would be just for collecting, the Ultima and Mid would be runners...

[@daanrutten1176]

Nice and clean build Gavin. Just find one in Belgium. Its on its way. Yeaa

[@RCKickschannel]

Cool! Enjoy Daan :)

[@JiKimbo]

Great build. Also glad you're starting to include some running audio and not just the music

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep I will have a section of running audio that filters into music. That way people can hear the car for a while.

[@houset1794]

Gavin I found that grease on the dog bones was great for break in period however the grease does attract dust and dirt, sand etc. Dry wax was a great option

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep agreed. It’s like a magnet after a while. I want to upgrade to Universal shafts if I can find them.

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

Wonderful video! I have this re-release Javelin and put a 7turn motor in it. It is so fast, it's hard to keep it in a straight line.

[@RCKickschannel]

LOL POwER!!

[@DjKeithHunter]

That really is a nice looking buggy. Always wanted a kyosho back in the day, might have to get one now.

[@RCnerd74]

My alltime favorite rc buggy (in case of the look)!! Thanks for sharing :o)

[@eltomasoable]

I could not decide between this and the egress black edition, so I ordered both. With sn xb2 on the way. Christmas=)

[@RCKickschannel]

You will enjoy both of them I’m sure. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MichaelLee-fr3wp]

I really love your content. all of your contents are very high quality and noticed you put a lot of effort. thank you!

[@RCKickschannel]

Glad you enjoy it and thank you for your kind words Michael!

[@n22pdf]

Man loving the javelin such an awesome looking car Gavin.. awesome.. Kyosho create some amazing Rc.. be great to see this on the dirt getting some air.. brushless will be great to see in this

[@anthonycogger3658]

I’m a die hard tamiya man but I’m 100% going to buy one of these now I’ve seen this. Also I’ve just bought a vqs, haven’t built it yet still waiting for the 8 bearings to arrive 👍🏻

[@RCKickschannel]

VQS is a lovely kit and I'm a big fan, it was just a shame the high price damaged unit sales.

[@alphawlff]

This has much better value than the Tamiya VQS!

[@mariusmarais8329]

Nice, i need to get one.....😊

[@johnwindsor9069]

Gavin, you should be asking Kyosho for royalties at this point! I had one of these in the past, and stupidly moved it on. Now, after watching this video build series, I have acquired another one from Rcmart. This one will be built with the white body kit (hated the orange), and Xtra Speed complete carbon kit.

[@shaunbitz3569]

Great vid as always 🍻🍻

[@Houleigan]

Nice! Always liked the looks of the Kyosho cars, but do not own one. Wish they would re-release the Optima Mid as I always liked that one! In the mean time I need to get a Javelin or a Turbo Optima!

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

You're in luck....now if I can just get lucky enough to score a couple of the Kyosho kits before they're all gone... but the mid is coming next ...

[@bravo0105]

I wish Tamiya would reissue its really old kits like the Can Am Lola and the 280ZX. I also want reissues of their first-generation chassis with the 934 and especially 935 bodies.

[@jamesh950]

Agree with you that Kyosho is a good brand. In some ways I think in general is a higher grade. Only thing stopping me is the way battery protrudes from the side. The orange tube chassis is nice. Funny have the same Letterman multi plier tool as yours

[@alistairmunro]

Oh BTW, I you wanted to race this at a BRCA sanctioned event, or states to BRCA rules, the rules say you would have to fit the driver as it's an open cockpit. Amazed that's still a rule, but it is!

[@The-50-Simmer]

Dynamite Ultimate E-clip Tool 1.5mm-5mm no stress

[@keithrx3c]

Just use the needle nose pliers but from side on, easy.

[@adr20sv]

Hahaha "Always use protection" a piece of wise words 😂👌🏼

[@RCKickschannel]

;)

[@David-069]

When first you don’t succeed try try again.Loving the Javelin looks a beast wasn’t kean on it when they first came out but its grown on me.

[@RCKickschannel]

Same as me David. The Turbo Optima, Tomahawk, Javelin and Turbo Scorpion are all well engineered and high quality kits.

[@ukultimaterc]

@@RCKickschannel get dreyn 77 of the page Gavin. Total abusive idiot and my children read this. Cheers

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep I will. I just don’t get people like this. 🙄 I removed him and reported him as he was using terrible language in some comments.

[@Rusty-Metal]

The hard spoiler my kyosho neo st 1/8 scale nitro has been bomb proof. And that thing takes some beatings.

[@JeepsCafe]

Looks great! I love the 80's buggies because most of them were modeled after real buggies.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep and I think that is what gives them character.

[@longthanly7061]

Very impressive 👍

[@peterjohnson9243]

Awesome, get that bloody grass cut Gav!!!!!

[@RCKickschannel]

Tomorrow’s job Peter. Time to get the track up and running again

[@ukultimaterc]

Barchetta!!! Sold those new, great little cars.

[@ukultimaterc]

@@dreyn7780 what?

[@ukultimaterc]

@@dreyn7780 care to elaborate? Do you know what elaborate means??

[@BlackCat-ft3qr]

Great video! Kyosho has great cars! Fingers crossed for Turbo Optima Mid SE soon.🙂

[@RCKickschannel]

I so hope we see the rere Mid soon

[@YOOPDLRC]

Nice 👍👍👍👍👍

[@iancolclough6884]

Always been a Tamiya guy but ile give the Javelin ago looks fun

[@focuszx]

True beauty.

[@silvazoldyck366]

Speaking of the VQS, I notice Australian retailers have recently dropped their prices by about $100. Obviously struggling to move them at the initiall price. Hopefully word gets back to Tamiya.

[@bravo0105]

Unfortunately, Tamiya’s Avante and derivatives like the VQS are overpriced for what they are. The Kyosho offerings are a much better value. Nevertheless, I’d still like an Avante and a VQS but not at prices that makes me wince.

[@2BugsandaBack]

I built a re-re Javelin earlier this year after having a few Kyoshos including an Optima Pro back in the day. Anyway, I discovered the other day that the Javelin's orange frame glows under a UV/blacklight. I don't know if it was intentional by Kyosho, or even what to do with this knowledge, but there it is! It'd look cool on its shelf with a blacklight over it, I suppose. :)

[@RCKickschannel]

I didn't know that lol. Post a picture on the RCkicks Facebook group. Cool!

[@2BugsandaBack]

@@RCKickschannel just posted it!

[@claptoned0]

My only wish: Kyosho makes a rere of the Turbo Rocky... Please Kyosho, hear me !!!

[@Chunky246]

I run a Pargu alu rear wing (and white body). Oh and the shock gaskets the hardest thing on a Legendary build :)

[@Cbam871]

Nice car. Wheels are shiny

[@b.macnicol8641]

I had an original Javelin. There was plenty of room under the driver for a servo and a manual speed control.

[@brkntires]

I remember the smell of that manual speed control . Oh memories.....

[@porta_patrols]

nice buggy!

[@breakshot7451]

my second rc,after the tomahawk, didn t the optima body fitted also on the javelin

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep as far as I know.

[@rcworxshop]

Love it matey, want one 😀

[@philmoffett366]

If you use your long nose pliers sideways then the tiny e-clips for the shocks won't spring off 👍

[@proautojapan6152]

U got proper run vid on this car ? I got one but a shelf queen. Always tempted to throw in a novak with a mod brushed motor.

[@b00ts4ndc4ts]

the joys of building eh?

[@stephenmanley4097]

Nice buggy, never had a kyosho.

[@terence79chan]

Back in the 90s, it has always been Tamiya for cars and Kyosho for helicopters and I couldn’t afford them both. I had just gotten a VQS and it is absolutely gorgeous.

[@stephenmanley4097]

@@terence79chan I remember in the 80's having the Tamiya catalogue & ripmax catalogue. The ripmax had all kyosho stuff in it. I looked at the helicopters but could never afford one.

[@terence79chan]

yep, those were exciting times, perhaps because we were younger then. It was until 2005 that I bought my first heli, a 99$ 2-CH Nikko skywatcher but it was totally uncontrollable. 2 years later, Silverlit released the tiny picoZ toy heli which everyone got to fly it at toys’Rus. 😂

[@SavyBajaBuster]

Nice😋😋

[@marresjepie1887]

Pop in a 4000kv two pole, and find out hów exellent this ancient design actually is. The amount of control, even with crazy power is rather impressive, to say the least.

[@leehurst6922]

Gav is it not the rear toe you can change with the blocks

[@jjshobbypower9091]

Very nice racer, love the look of it, very retro. I think I will order one as I'm interested in the build. By the way, have you got your hands on the new Axial Ryft yet? I got a black one waiting to record the test drive, just waiting for lockdown to be lifted. 😅👍🏼

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

do they make metal gears to get rid of all plastic ones ?

[@JPN7669]

Hi Gav, great work as always. Thank you for your meticulous work it is truly appreciated. Could you please tell me what is a Bugrat Track? I hear you mention it in some of your videos and I'm just curious, thanks!!

[@RCKickschannel]

LOL it’s just something silly. BGRAT is Back Garden Race Amateur Track. My little RC track in the garden lol.

[@JPN7669]

@@RCKickschannel Dude you are awesome! I love it , that is very clever and creative. I'm gonna refer to my backyard track as a BGRAT from now on LOL. I'll tell my friends Gav coined the term!

[@VBshredder]

I don't consider my build complete unless I put at least one part on the wrong way, preferably one that can't be removed without taking off 4 other parts once you realize it's on wrong.

[@RCKickschannel]

That sounds like every build I've done on the show lol :)

[@royarsey5429]

is there a Tamiya Nitro buggy ? you have nice collections of Tamiyas..

[@leehurst6922]

I don't really.have a problem with e clips. Just use my long nose pliers

[@TheUsmc0802]

Nice build man. Forgive me guys as a Tamiya And Team Associated guy I don't know alot about Kyosho. Based on what I see this chassis looks similar to the Optima. Are there any shared components?

[@justinthorsson]

Had trouble with the extra speed carbon chassis kit for this, the rear shock tower is to thick as you cant fit the gearbox cover on because it hits the lower tie rod screw head ...Ahhhhhhhhggg 😒😒

[@matteogilles4238]

Looks great. Interesting you brought up the VQS comparison. Before release I really wanted one but was put off by the price. Was looking for a re re retro buggy but was a bit lost. The fact the Top Force and Egress are coming out could work so how would you rate the Javelin against those. And even the VQS? Thanks!

[@RCKickschannel]

If you can get a Top Force Evo you did well as most are sold out already. It depends what you want the buggy for really. For racing I would get the Evo, for looks, quality and build experience the Turbo Optima for sure. I don't think you will go wrong with the the Turbo, Egress or the Evo really. The VQS is below these cars so comes in last on this list. If you swap out the G11 part and front tower to carbon it looks great and makes the VQS buggy feel a bit more special but it's hard to recommend at the price point. I think that's why we still see so many for sale.

[@matteogilles4238]

@@RCKickschannel Thanks so much this is really helpful!

[@memememe2674]

Sorry if it's been asked or mentioned but what is the equivalent tamiya regards chassis spec, not price or body type?

[@catxls1835]

Love it Gavin. Do you think the roll cage could be Rit dyed? Also Javelin all day long over the VQS mate. Thumbs up!

[@RCKickschannel]

I was told yes but it was dyed black. I'm not sure how well it will take other colours. I think if you started with the white cage you would have more luck.

[@catxls1835]

@@RCKickschannel Well that's a bonus my friend! Thanks Gavin.

[@pauldixon4994]

I'm after one 9f these but seem hard to find any idea's where I can get one?...also what's the difference between using chain or belt?..,love the show btw keep up good work 👍

[@RCKickschannel]

Just place an order with Modelsport or another online store and you will get it on the next batch delivery. Chain is cool looking in the car vs the belt but the belt is quieter and picks up speed a little faster.

[@MULIES4EVER]

Oh I would surely buy one but any word on if Kyosho will continue to make the rere kits?

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep currently the kits are still being made. From what Iv'e seen, the stock comes and goes so best to just purchase one and on the next delivery wave you know you will 100% get one. Kits sell out super fast these days. I know you can currently get the Fantom kit as it was in stock on ModelSport yesterday.

[@TheTaiphun]

I followed the instructions to a T and my red shocks all leak. I don't think the gasket really helps.

[@duncanmcgregor7946]

I need a Javelin in my collection 😁

[@richardcorfield9926]

Or the new Optima Mid? Or a Tomahawk? Difficult choice.

[@RCKickschannel]

Mid will drive better but TH is a lovely looking vintage buggy.

[@richardcorfield9926]

@@RCKickschannel I may pre-order the Mid re-release. Depends on if I'm willing to both spend more and to wait. (It will be well over £500 if I put modern electrics in it)

[@leehurst6922]

How did you realise the where the wrong bolts were?

[@RCKickschannel]

I can't remember now, that video was ages ago, sorry Lee :)

[@leebradley271]

i wish all tamiya's were this kind of quality instead of ripping us off for a lump of plastic that cost nothing to manufacture.

[@Heathcliff_hensel]

you know its right when you build it twice. or thrice

[@RCKickschannel]

Heheh

[@johnsmith-zs9jq]

Just between us RC guys, does your wife know how mutch that "Wall of Cars" cost? ;)

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep, about the same as her Fairfax and Favour collection lol

[@correya.lettsome4702]

What servo did you use?

[@David-069]

Hi there RC kicks is your name Gavin. Anyway this dreyn 77 he has sent me a couple of horrible messages i believe its called trolling or something anyway i gave him some right back i must of made him feel this big👌🏻I am just a nice guy who wants to share some nice comments.

[@RCKickschannel]

I kicked him from the channel posts and reported him to KZbin. Sorry you had to deal with that. All the RCKicks video chat, RCKicks Facebook chat and group chat should be a friendly and safe place.

[@RCOffRoad76]

Speaking of Tamiya why no love for the Wild One? you not a fan?

[@RCKickschannel]

I would love one and I'm a big fan. I missed the release kits and before I knew it all had sold out on me. If we get a reissue again I will 100% get one. A stunning looking buggy.

[@RCOffRoad76]

@@RCKickschannel Ah right, looking forward to when/if you get one, they come up NIB sometimes at silly money for what they are

[@lin6499]

The original did come with a driver