Kyosho Turbo Optima Chassis Build

[@simonkubacki9823]

This is definitely my top 2 buggies out there. I remember this buggy winning a lot of the races when I was a kid.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is one of cooler ones I have for sure. I am loving the cool gold all over and the silky smoothness of the drivetrain. It rolls almost like there are no axles in there and it is just rolling on the bearings! Now I am going to have to get the optima after building this one!

[@simonkubacki9823]

@@AddamsPlayground mine is chain driven and 30 years old, so maybe not butter smooth, but margarine for sure. Have a great day Addam

[@AdventureTimeRC]

That's cool what a awesome kit

[@AddamsPlayground]

It was a delightful build and everything fell into place like Legos! I really have enjoyed taking some time to build this at an enjoyable pace and of course sitting there airing all the gold!!

[@FastFreddyRC]

Have to say this is probably my favourite Kyosho buggy...just looks so aggressive!

[@AddamsPlayground]

I have to agree with you! I am in love with this and for a change it does not bother me at all that it is taking a good amount of time to get it finished. Normally I am chomping at the bit to get the build done and wrapped up in a week. I think because I want this one to be so nice I am not rushing it at all, which is another nice feeling. I hope to get it painted this weekend so hopefully the finished product video will be coming up soon!

[@chef11chef11]

Great build. I agree it needs the wide front bumper. It will look coll with it.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! I think it is lacking a little with just the small bumper on it. I thought it would make it cooler or racier but it just feels weird! I am 99% sure the wide one will be going on it, I will have to get the body on there just to double check the looks.

[@craigwise6]

This kit is amazing. All the gold is what made it for me. The quality is second to none. My turbo optima has arrived & can't wait to build it. I totally agree with you about the carbon fibre top plate it will totally finish the kit off. Great video, as always 👍👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Craig! It is a gorgeous kit and these always go together like Legos. Everything just clicks into place without fuss. Have fun building your buggy, you will definitely enjoy it!

[@michaeldorich4485]

That's a great looking chassis. I am looking forward to see the rest of the build.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Michael! I am in love with all the gold! I hope to get some more work done on it tomorrow! I am still not sure on what paint I am going with but i bought a few yesterday from the hobby shop to test out.

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

I really love mine so far.... have fun with that one...

[@AddamsPlayground]

I am in love with mine already and it is still a bare chassis! I have been admiring it all week! I hope to get out today and get the electronics in it and start on the body!

[@matthewtavik]

I love this thing! As for the color, I know fire engine red is like the typical red used but this would look amazing with a candy red over white 😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

I am in love with it too! I can't stop looking at it! I stopped by the hobby shop last night and got a few cans of paint and I need to do some test pieces to see which one I am going to go with. Most likely it will be red and white like the box art but I may pick another one all together!!

[@mad-beerc3818]

Beautiful kit Addam and gorgeous built l look forward to seeing the lid on!

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a beauty and it was a real treat to build and all the parts just fell into place! I am texting paint colors tomorrow to figure out what shade of red or possibly another color to possibly go with. I am pretty confident it will be red and white like the box art but I may go a completely different way!

[@rcobsesssed]

I just finished curating all the official Kyosho option parts for my Turbo Optima, it wasn't cheap but its by far my favorite Kyosho

[@AddamsPlayground]

They are not cheap or easy to find! I am sure it will be an awesome buggy once you get it all on there! I am really impressed with this kit and I am sure it will be a great running buggy!

[@KaiCityRC]

The plastic on the sway bars is notorious for cracking! I was able to install mine without cracking by warming the plastic up slightly before hand. 👍 Agree with you on the front bumper - aside from offering a bit more protection if you plan to run it, the bumper just looks "old school" and in keeping with the rest of the buggy.

[@AddamsPlayground]

That is a great tips for when I get the replacement links. I knew when it went on there something was not right as it did not feel like the other side did when it popped into place. I was thinking the smaller front bumper would give it a tougher look but it just feels weird, like it is missing something! I am very sure the wide bumper is going back on there! Take care David and thanks for the tip!

[@HaydadRC]

Boy oh boy, that sure is a stunningly good looking chassis Addam!😮 Those Kyosho kits are something else for sure!👍😊 I bet it will do real well on your track!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank Jeremey! I realllly love the look of this one and I can't stop looking at it! I actually broke the house rule of "no RCs in th house and it has been sitting in the office all week! I agree that these kits are so nice to put together. The fit and finish is top notch. I got some paints last night from my LHS and will do some testing to see which red looks the best and also another color that may be something completely different but I pretty sure the red will win, I really like the original design of it!

[@TurystykaiPrzygoda]

Super movie, good presentation, thanks for sharing. I really like watching new and interesting places. You have an interesting channel, so I'm staying and watching. Big like, stay connected. I’m a new subscriber

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am glad you are enjoying the videos and I am will keep them coming! I have a bunch of stuff lined up and just trying to get a few more things wrapped up to really dig into a few of them but I working hard to get those done!

[@dontbotheruncledanny3913]

That’s super cool RC car

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I am in love with all the gold parts and how super smooth it feels! I will be working on it more tomorrow and I have been looking forward to it all week!

[@RcNickster709]

Absolutely. From Time to time you defintely got to take a bit of time for yourself. Great looking build Addam my friend. Thanks for sharing it with us. :)

[@AddamsPlayground]

Very true! I know you get out and trail run for your time away from things and my time away is behind the bench build something and this was a great experience. At least 5 hours of nothing but music and mechanics! It was a great day and I love the results! I picked up some paints from my LHS last night so I will be doing some testing today with those!

[@RcNickster709]

@@AddamsPlayground Hope you're recording as you go. lol :)

[@christophercoconis2575]

Absolutely gorgeous bud‼️So want one in my collection sometime...lol Great job, Have a great weekend Addam 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Chris, it is such good looking chassis. It is almost a shame to cover it with a body at all! I am sure it will look great with it but I am very happy just looking at the all the gold!

[@herbieRCpaints53]

Hello Addam ,very nice build i built my turbo optima last week , i painted it box art and used Proline red using a airbrush , it was a real pleasure to build and paint , 😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Herbie! As you know it is a terrific kit to put together, all the parts just clicked right into place perfectly. I got a couple cans of Tamiya paints last night at my hobby shop to do some testing to see which red is the closest to the sticker color and one in case I decide to just go a completely different direction! I am pretty sure the red and white is what I will end up doing but who knows, it might get a little crazy!!

[@kashmurray1199]

I have built one. Awesome car. Love the shock tools Kyosho gives you. Painting mine red & gold. And yes vary smooth. I used the smaller front bumper too. Just like it better. And like you, not much run time on it.

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a wonderful kit and I am in love with it. I both want to baby it and thrash it at the same time! It is too pretty to beat on but I think it is going to be so nice running I am going to want to hammer down on it! I am sure it will be treated very nicely!! And be given a center stage place on the shelf!!

[@PeteWylieRC]

Wow that looks like a lovely kit Addam. Kyosho really make good quality RC's. Hope you enjoy the rest of the build. Best wishes to you 🙂

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you very much Pete! The fit and finish on these kits from Kyosho is top notch and the parts just fall into place! My only concern is wiring and cable managemnt as there si not a ton of room to mount everything but it is way easier no than back in the day where your receiver was bigger than most modern ESCs! LOL!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

Looking great brother. The K cars are just on another level as far as looks and build quality.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! They are really fantastic kits and this one is even more cool with all the gold!! I just love it so far! yes, the build quality is top notch and all the parts just fell into place! I got the electronics in it today and tested the red paints to figure out which matches the decals the best. It is too cold and rainy to do any painting today unfortunately though.

[@AMAZINGRC]

Wow, super different.!! I'm glad you shared this one. This is a super cool and unique rig.!! I have always heard of these but had no idea that this is how it looked and went together. Awesome video my bro.!!! 😊🏎🏆

[@AddamsPlayground]

I have wanted one of these for a while and it was a super great build. All the part just fell into place and it looks super great with all that gold on there. i will be doing some paint testing tomorrow and getting the electronics in there!

[@xxrfmxx]

i love gold great build can't wait for part two

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, I can't saying the Gold Member line when I see it!! I stopped by my LHS last night and grabbed a few cans of paint to test out to see which one matches the box art and decals the best and also another one to see if I may go completely a different direction. I will get some test pieces sprayed and see what happens!

[@RCBirds]

So far a great build. I like these gold annodised parts on the car. Looking forward for the next parts of the build. The electronics should fit well. Sporty looking servo🤣

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Dirk! I am in love with this one for sure. It looks so good as is so I know the finished product is going to be awesome! I got some paints last night from my LHS to see what color it will be. Some testing today and will determine if it will be box art or a whole other color all together!

[@RCBirds]

@@AddamsPlayground as I kept an eye on this car, too. I'm stepping back with any suggestions to it. Just one thing. Bring the rims into your thoughts. Have a hreat weekend my friend.

[@paulrobinson9355]

Beautiful car, still have mine to build, stillness in box with seals unbroken along with a Tomahawk, Scorpion, Javelin and Optima Mid.......just need the time and a slight skill boost which will come! Loved the backgroud music 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@AddamsPlayground]

They do have some really nice presentation in the box and it is hard to tear into all that but it is so worth it! I understand about the time thing! It is hard to work these into a busy week but all work and no play makes for no fun or something like that! LOL! Just get in there and build one! If you can build a Tamiya kit then you can build one of these! The fit and finish is so nice on these kits it is a real treat! Just know if you are trying to force something to fit or line up when building one means something is wrong, they go together so nice the parts just click right into place!

[@JF-RC]

Hi there Addam, sooooo nice! I’ve always wanted to have at least one Kyosho. Maybe one day. They look so nice to build….best wishes to you all 😊😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

This one was high up there on the wish list for me as well! It was an absolute treat to assemble as the parts just fell into place! I have been admiring the pretty gold parts all week! I did get the electronics in today and figured out what red matches the decals best. I did not get it painted as it is too cold and rainy to do it and I got side tracked by too many other shiny objects out there!! LOL!

[@philmoffett366]

It is a stunning buggy and the build quality is equally impressive! I did my body pearl white and translucent red backed with bright gun metal then you get a really deep candy apple red😍

[@AddamsPlayground]

I 100% agree, the parts just fall into place and the gold looks beautiful!! I did some experimenting today and found the right red to match the decals but I am now wondering if I am going red at all! More than likely I will but I am still on the fence about going with the same design but different colors all together! It was to cold and rainy to paint anything more than the test pieces so I will have to mull it over some more and probably make a last minute decision as usual to what it will actually be! LOL!

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Cool kit and build so far, can't wait to see it running

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks brother, I had a great time leisurely building it up and hope to get out there today and get the electronic in and start working on the body! I am in love with this one, it is so pretty!! LOL!

[@NANNIRC]

Big shot!! This is a must. Bravo! Ciao Nanni

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a super cool kit! I am in love with all the gold and how smooth it feels! I am hopefully going to get some paint sample done tomorrow morning and get the painting done while I am working on installing all the electronics. All the parts went together so perfectly it was a treat to build.

[@NANNIRC]

@@AddamsPlayground Super Kyosho

[@madsrcbuggy]

This one is really nice! Looks great with all the gold on it! I watched Kai City RC's video with this buggy a while ago, I sort of got a bit hooked on it, I liked the metallic gray paint scheme on his. For the red, you can do all kinds of cool stuff with red to achieve some depth. Just use some scrap lexan and play around. I like painting transparent layers first (some brands call then candy colors), and the add white or black or silver to achieve some textures in it... But definitely paint on scraps first, but you know that! Have a good one there, buddy!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks, I love all the gold!! I do like David's and I may go away from box art, I am not 100% sure yet. I did pick up a few red paints from my LHS last night to test out and see which one I like the best. It may be a surprise to both of us what I end up doing but more than likely it is going to be box art. It is hard to not love it that way! LOL! Take care!

[@powersmodelgarage]

That’s one awesome buggy.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Shawn, it was a really wonderful build and all the parts just clicked in like Legos! I plan on getting the electronics in today and getting the body work started. I have a few different cans of reds and a couple other colors to try and see which one matches the decals the best or may be a better color I like for it all together. So who knows what the end result might look like. I am pretty confident it will be red and white but maybe it won't! Take care!

[@MrBKDoll]

The Tamiya Ferrari Red is AMAZING for this car and also use the Pearl white.

[@AddamsPlayground]

Dangit, I was so focus on the red I ended up getting a few different shapes to test and did not even think about the white part. Pearl white would be pretty cool! I I will have to see if my LHS has any in stock. Thanks for the suggestion! Now I have to figure out how to get it as the trip for paint the other night turned into taking home more RCs! so I am not sure my wife is going to let me "go get some paint" again so soon LOL!!!

[@MrBKDoll]

@@AddamsPlayground The Ferrari Red with the Pearl White do great but don’t forget to back them correctly which I am sure you already know and do. I also recommend painting the area behind the driver and the front A pillars black rather than using the decals. I also added a few more Gold bits and a carbon fiber upper deck which I also highly recommend. My electronics are Castle with a Sidewinder esc for which I drilled holes in my carbon fiber deck to allow the wires to run through. As far as steering is concerned you can see I used a Protek 160SS which work and matches beautifully but what is really important is to replace steering with a metal one because it breaks easily and it connects the servo arm to the steering control arms. I know your feeling. Go to RC store come back with tooo much. Luckily my two daughters love the hobby too and enjoy building their own buggies and other RC’s. I was going to add a few photos but I couldn’t figure out how

[@rcuintheshed6981]

That's a fascinating build I've never seen a chassis like that before That's awesome you need a red that compliments that awesome looking car something that really pops nice work brother your package is on it's way soon as I got the new shirts they were in the post within two days 👊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Mark! It is kind of a work of art in the chassis alone! I have had in the office all week just looking at it! I got some paints at my LHS last night so I will do some testing to find out which one to go with or maybe go with something completely different al together. I will be on the lookout for the package and start mentally prepping for the vegemite! LOL! Take care my friend!

[@sparetimerc]

Addam, when you were putting it together, did you say to yourself that this is just going to be a shelf queen? The chassis is amazing with the color and the design. Wonderful build 👏. Take care. 👍👍👍👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

I kind of new that from the beginning! LOL! I bought the undertray for it to protect the chassis and do not plan on running it hard. I will definitely get it out for run but it will be a safe one and I will try to not mess it up! Thanks as always for stopping by and checking things out!

[@ThompsonRc]

Great build its looking awesome so far

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Will! I love the look of this buggy and I have been looking at the bare chassis all week and still in awe of cool it looks!

[@lionelplunkett9428]

G'day Adam very nice chassis yeah Kyosho are special to build I haven't build an optima chassis before but seen a few builds on you tube. Cool video mate 👍👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Hi Lionel, yes it was a very nice build and one of the few chassis build where i have had to stop and just sit back and admire it! This one even broke the "no RCs in house" rule this week as it has been sitting here so I can admire it! All the parts just fell right into place and I am in love with all the gold! I plan on working on it more today, getting the electronics and in and starting on the body and stuff. So hopefully by next Saturday it will be done and some running footage of it for you all, that is the plan at least.

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

These things are so lovely, bumperette or not... 😂👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a beauty for sure! I guess I am so used to seeing it with the wide bumper the narrow one feels odd. I was hoping it would give it a tougher look but it just feels off. I am pretty sure the big one is going back on but I will wait until the body is done and in place to make the final decision. It may change the way it looks.

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

Great looking rc and video update great parts packs are awsome upgrades

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Keith! I love the kit and it looks amazing. I did end up ordering the carbon fiber upper tray and I think that will make it even cooler looking!!

[@MarkBryanRC]

Hi Addam and what a wonderful kit this is! The quality and engineering shine through. I do like a belt-driven chassis, so smooth... Strange about the cracked part though! It's always nice to take your time and enjoy the build. I hope the rest of the build goes well, Cheers! :O)

[@AddamsPlayground]

Hi Mark! It is a lovely kit and the fit and finish of these Kyosho kits is top notch! It looks wonderful and feel so buttery smooth! The crack link was odd but it is a very rigid plastic and I have heard it is not uncommon for them to crack like that so I will just order a new set and replace it. I am not overly concerned about it as I am sure it will work fine for the first run while I am waiting for the parts to arrive. I did go out last night and get a few new cans of paint to try and see what I want to go with. I am pretty sure it will be box art but it may go in a whole other direction too, who knows! Take care!

[@Blastfromthepastrc1346]

Looks fantastic Addam 👌 Although I love the Tamiya cars, Kyosho is a couple of notches up when it comes to engineering and quality. Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend!

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks! I will have to agree with you, I love my Tamiya kits but the fit, finish and quality of the legendary kits is excellent. They are a real treat to build and this one just looks amazing sitting there a golden and shiny! Have a wonderful weekend too!

[@terence79chan]

Beautiful! 🤩I reckon the Kyosho belt drive is superior than Tamiya’s standard shaft transmission. I don’t have a Kyosho 4WD, but after watching half a dozen of builds/ restorations of the Optima on KZbin, I’m totally impressed.

[@AddamsPlayground]

This is my first of the 4wd chassis builds and it went together perfectly and everything is so nice and smooth. I am loving the gold and I did end up ordering the carbon fiber upper tray for it. I think that will make it looks even nicer! I am very impressed overall with the Kyosho legendary series but this one a real treat to build for sure!

[@nomusicrc]

I finally got to see the top of your head lol Anything worth doing is worth doing well the belt assembly looks like the one that goes in the HPI RS4MT

[@AddamsPlayground]

Nothing much up there, a buzz cut and a receding hairline! LOL! I try to do everything to the best of my abilities. Sometimes I do take a shortcut from time to time but I have learned unless it is a proven one they often backfire and cause more effort or time!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

That's such a classy kit Addam, it screems quality. I'm looking forward to the body painting etc, I'd be too scared to run it even with the belly cover but that's just me haha. Good to see you getting time to do a fun build mate, take care👍🇦🇺🦘

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you, it is a tremendous kit. It all went together like a Lego set where the pieces just clicked into place perfectly, well except for the sway bar link, that clicked in a bad way LOL! I really enjoyed the build and I hope to get out today and get the electronics in and start working on the body! If it were not for the undertray I am not even sure I would put in more the a servo and the motor as I would not run it! It is too beautiful to tear up. I think the undertray will do nicely to protect all the gold bit and I am not going to beat on it at all. This one will be a pretty, pretty princess up on the wall and only get driven once in a while and gently! Take care and I hope you both are doing well!

[@outbackrcaustralia4895]

@@AddamsPlayground Thanks Addam, we're both doing well thanks. Yeh I can't blame you for not wanting to scratch it up alright lol. Even the way they've got the shield around the belt is a great idea. One day we'll try and get ourselves a Kyosho for the shelf

[@alwaysrc5352]

Awesome video! Looks like a fun build and I like the gold parts on it they really looks nice!😁

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you!! It was a great build and all the parts just fell in place perfectly. I love all the gold, it is so pretty!

[@alwaysrc5352]

@@AddamsPlayground 👍💯

[@lo2713]

They are a sexy looking chassis, would love to have one in my collection. Seen them out on track and they go pretty well 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is one I wanted for some time and I am in love with it! I have been just looking at the chassis all week long and it has not lost any f its charm! I got some paints to test out last night so I will doing that this afternoon to see what color I am going to go with. I can tell from the way the drivetrain feeling it is going o want to fly! So silk smooth!

[@Toystheyrenot]

Oh yes! Wonderful build! This is a glorious chassis and a very enjoyable build/drive. I went with Tamiya PS-2 red for my box art shell and tried PS-20 Flo red on a vintage one. The flo red really pops but it may not go well with the red side decals (if you are going box art style) so you will have to mask the sides. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the body!👍😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you, I am in love with it for sure! I picked up the PS2 and PS34 reds last night and will test them out to see which matches the stickers the closest. I do have to say I was a bit surprised at the giant masking sheets they give you in the kit. I was not expecting that. I also bought another color to test and may not go box art at all, who knows. A little testing and I will see what happens.

[@Toystheyrenot]

@@AddamsPlayground the masking sheets are really helpful. Whatever color you decide on, I’m sure it’s going to look great! Have fun!

[@yodadarksideGreenHawksRC]

Beautifully edited video mate, loved the morphing of the photos. 👌 This (and all of the kyosho legendary series) are such a delightful piece of engineering! And, trust me, they are a joy to drive.... even up against more modern cars. They are so smooth and well planted. Yes, the plastic diff cap is close to the sway bar.... but you should find just enough clearance once on. Good call on the undertray, it's a must to protect all the lovely gold underbelly. 100 % agree regarding the big bumper, like you I first fitted the small one, but soon changed to the long one- it gives it that proper vintage look, and some much needed protection of the front arms. The body shell is a little brittle, and particularly weak around the rear end.... I've just ordered a second one as I actually split it on my first run! 😬 But hey, that's my fault for doing a triple roll after getting carried away! 🤣 It would be an absolute pleasure seeing this go round your cool track once the weather improves bud! 😊 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thank you! I appreciate all the great feedback! I was thinking the small bumper would make it a more tough and aggressive looking and it just looks like something is missing so the wide one will be going on there. I hope to be able to get out the and get the electronics all installed today and get the body work started. i got some paints Friday night to test out to find the right color red for it and once i find one (red or otherwise) that makes me happy then it is off to cutting and masking! I am really looking forward to getting it finished. It may take a few days to run it as it may just sit on my desk to I can admire it all for a while!

[@BangForYourBuckRc]

Super sweet build Addam ! Gotta love the engineering that goes into many of these awesome Kyosho kits! Love the build pics evolving into its finished state. Well done!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👊🏼😜

[@AddamsPlayground]

They are a real treat to build. The fit and finish is top notch and the parts just click right into pace! It is a beauty and I have had it in the office all week so I can just look at it! Every time I see it I also say "I love golllddddddd!" LOL! that hasn't gotten old either!

[@rc-dom-uk]

Great build . Im building the optima atm . Thread locking like crazy . Looks obviously quite similar chassis wise except you got the bling mate with that gold 😊👍

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah, they are pretty similar from what I understand. I think there are minor differences here are there. I am in love with it and I hope I can find the time to get it done this weekend!! I am still not 100% sure what color it will end up as!

[@DustyFingersRC]

I found this one easier to build than the Scorpion. These kits are addictive. I built mine straight after finishing the Scorpion and I would love another but finances don't allow at the moment. The small font bumper looks better imo but I have put the larger one on for protection and I think it still looks cool because I am used to seeing it as you mentioned. 👍🏻

[@AddamsPlayground]

This one did go together very well and does not have that fiddly front axle to assemble like most of the 2wd cars do! They are not the cheapest kits but yes, very addicting and once you get done with one build you want to jump right into another! I swapped the wide bumper onto it last weekend and it just feels right with it on there. I just its from years and years of seeing it that way makes the smaller one seem odd! Thanks as always for stopping by and hanging out!

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@AddamsPlayground Do you know what paint job you will do?

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@DustyFingersRC I figured out what red matches the kit decals and I also have another color I may go with. I am still not 100% sure yet which it will be yet! I am pretty sure it will come down to which can I pick up and start spraying!!

[@DustyFingersRC]

@@AddamsPlayground well done, not easy finding a colour to match a decal. Look forward to it 👍🏻

[@westernsharpie]

Got me on thumbnail, cool vid 😎

[@AddamsPlayground]

They are great looking kits and it is hard to not want to see it come together! I have enjoyed taking my time and slowly building this one!

[@theoagrc]

That is one lovely looking RC Addam! Pleased it went together well and it looks the boss! Shame about the cracked part on the sway bars but I am sure that is easy enough to get a replacement for. Makes me excited now for my builds later this year 😎🔥

[@AddamsPlayground]

Thanks Craig! It went together perfectly and it looks so great all golden and shiny. This one actually broke the 'no cars in the house' rule and has been sitting in the office all week just so I can see the beauty of it! I am sure the sway bar link is something I can find fairly easily. When it clicked into place I could tell it did not feel like the other side when it clicked into place, sure enough it cracked! It is a extremely minor issue. Now I am curious as to what is stashed away in OAG HQ over there! LOL!

[@theoagrc]

@@AddamsPlayground OAG Towers always has a few cheeky projects stacked away! I am lucky that I have space but one or two of them have started calling to me…. 😁

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

I vote for big bumper, and I’m really loving ps34 for red

[@AddamsPlayground]

Yeah the little bumper just seems off to me on there. I did pick up some of the ps34 last night and will do some test painting this afternoon. It will more than likely be a red but I did grab another color to maybe go far far from it! who knows!

[@UncleBobsRC]

I feel like Homer when he see's donuts!!!! That's RC Porn if I ever seen it. A chassis protector (Tamiya sells sheets of it that can be cut to fit, and it's removeable) might be a good idea before the first run. that had to be a fun build. Great job Addam & Awesome Video!!!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

It is a beauty for sure!! I have the lexan under stray to go on it to protect the chassis. Anything that might be exposed I will put some thing over it to protect it when taking it out for a run! I got the electronics in it last weekend but unfortunately did not have tie to get it painted so it is still in the works. Thanks for all the support Bob!

[@themustangone6449]

Love the vids, would u mind mentionimg where u found it. Amain or ebay, etc etc.

[@AddamsPlayground]

I got mine from Tower Hobbies when they had them in stock. Sadly it seems they are out of stock pretty much everywhere. Tower states the next shipment will be in October so I am not sure if any are going to hit retailers between now and then. One things I can fault Kyosho for is never being able to keep up with the demand for their Legendary series (and other as well). Tamiya is slow at time for getting things restocked but Kyosho is always behind. The kit is a masterpiece though so I highly recommend getting one when you can get a chance. You can check with Amain fairly often as it seems every now and then they get small batches of kits in here and there. I quickly checked all my regulars online shops and everyone is out of stock! It will worth the wait!

[@bradkalman2353]

Beat on it.😁

[@AddamsPlayground]

Run stock motors in yours!

[@bradkalman2353]

Track run.😁

[@AddamsPlayground]

Maybe, lightly...

[@DudesRC]

beautimus 😍

[@AddamsPlayground]

1000% correct there! I am in love with it!

[@alexwenzel6932]

Hey Addam curious on how that o'ryan motor handles and what your impressions are? Only seeing them for sale in Europe Did you pick that up stateside?

[@AddamsPlayground]

I have not run it yet, still need to paint the body! I got this one from eBay and it came from Germany. I have not seen any in the states either. I really need to quit dragging my feet and get this one done so I cam run it and see who it does!

[@alexwenzel6932]

@@AddamsPlayground thanks Addam. Yes that's where I'm seeing them also. I do have a few kyosho projects and thinking of motor selections to put in them. The kyosho stuff can be so pricey and I certainly can not throw a Tamiya silver can in there lol !!!

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@alexwenzel6932 yeah, the Kyosho motors are grossly overpriced. I have used the Tamiya GT tuned in the Tomahawk and I think the Turbo Scorpion. It does really well in them and tons of torque and speed. It may be a little weird to have a Tamiya powered Kyosho but all you really see is the end bell so nobody will even know!!

[@alexwenzel6932]

@@AddamsPlayground thanks Addam!! The last thing I want to do is upset the RC God's!

[@alfredyost7972]

Can you even buy this kit anymore? Thoughts?

[@AddamsPlayground]

I have not seen them in stock anywhere lately but they are still making them and just need to get more sent over. I do not understand why Kyosho has such a problem with delays on products. Even before the whole covid thing they were regularly out of stock on popular cars. I guess they build what they can and send them out when the can. I think they tend to over focus on the Mini-z market but maybe that is just what stays in stock the longest. I wish I had an answer for why they are so slow but they will be back in stock, probably fairly soon.

[@alfredyost7972]

@@AddamsPlayground Yes, I wonder why that is? Lucky for me I already got one. Thanks

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@alfredyost7972 Why Kyosho can't build enough cars goes right up there with why doesn't Tamiya bring back some of the desperately requested kits like the Falcon and the King Cab and how many licks does it take to get to the center of the Tootsie pop! LOL!!! We will probably never know!

[@alfredyost7972]

@@AddamsPlayground I would not be surprised if Tamiya did a re-release the King Cab. I would buy one. Trucks are very popular right now. It seems that this might be the perfect time to do it. Thoughts?

[@AddamsPlayground]

@@alfredyost7972 I think if they re-released it that it would probably crash websites with people flocking to order one, two or more of them! I would certainly get one and I do have an original but would love to have a new one to be able to bomb around without worrying about old plastics!

[@JF-RC]

Hey Addam, I’ve been studying some Kyosho Optima builds, I’ve noticed that the diffs step states place diff oil of 5000 - 30,000 wt, what weight did you use?, I could see in your build guide, maybe I missed it though 😂😂best wishes to you and the family 😊😊

[@AddamsPlayground]

The kit comes with the diff oil included I believe. I honestly cannot recall though, I know in the online manual states it is sold separately but I was pretty sure it came with a small bottle of oil for the diff. I would probably go with 7-10K in the front and 10-15K in the rear. I wish I could tell you what I set mine up with but I rarely write any of that down, I really should but even if I did I'd probably loose the notebook! LOL!!

[@JF-RC]

@@AddamsPlayground thanks Addam. LOL! Have a great a Sunday, take care, best wishes to you all 😎😉😎

[@bradkalman2353]

Run it hard.😁

[@AddamsPlayground]

Nope!