Kyosho Turbo Scorpion 2017, Turbo Optima Mid SE & More RCKicks RC Car Project Updates.

In this video, I go over some new vintage RC cars that have arrived at RCKicks as well as some updates on future projects. RC10 Gold Pan, Avante Mk2 and Tamiya Hornet Jun Watanabe news as well as much more.
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[@catxls1835]

It was the same case in 2002 trying to get parts for the original Optima. A supplier in Germany was the only Guy at the time. He was the Grauppner Guy to go to. For a original Optima (RED) shocks were £160 plus delivery. We live in another great RC period!! Superb!

[@floridalife7877]

The turbo scorpion and the turbo optima are the best out of the legendary series re re’s!

[@jesseortega8598]

Very cool stuff Gavin! Love your videos Mate!

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

I got a 1982 Turbo Scorpion with my A Stamp Chassis RC10... One LUCKY gift!!! The Scorpion is about 95% complete, so that will be my keeper. Good Luck with the RC10s! They're great Classic Buggies. If you do box art... You might have the ONLY ones! These aren't Tamiya, and meant to be personalised. They're TOUGH, and I wouldn't worry about running them. 😉 Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@HootBuilds]

There is something about these older buggies that I really like. The Tomahawk and the Scorpion look great.

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep and the quality is fantastic

[@toddbertram6556]

That is the best looking avante I have seen. I usually hate them.

[@ericwood2790]

Glad to see you decided to keep both rc 10s look forward to the new projects. I need to get some Kyosho’s .

[@topforce5298]

Astute 👍

[@coletrick8748]

Great decision to keep both Associated buggy’s!

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks, it just felt like the thing to do.

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Nice 😎👌🏻 I just picked up a Turbo & Normal scorpion . Can’t wait to build one

[@RCKickschannel]

Nice one!!

[@brianargo9306]

Good call my friend!!

[@SHAYEN-cd5qw]

Awesome lots of projects and Cool new RC's. Love it man. p.s Glad you kept both RC10's Gavin.

[@RCKickschannel]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Lysander06]

I had the Optima Mid SE when I was a kid, even had the JG truck wheel adapters on it to run it as a truck. Love it! I hope Kyosho re-releases the Optima Mid original.

[@powderriver2424]

I always had remembered, and I had, Novak esp’s and Reedy motors that made for a pretty good combination. I seem to recall back in the 80’s reading RC magazines that was one such combination even though Associated had motors I can’t remember if they made them early in that era or if they came later?

[@mad-beerc3818]

Nice projects love the RC10 stuff! lol but it's the Hornet that l have my eye on! Love all Hornets all versions! I have a Super Storm Dragon ordered! Gavin will you be getting one on your show?? Many think its pig ugly but l think its fantastic!!! Such charisma! Plus it's another Hornet lol that will do me!😁👍

[@RCKickschannel]

Yes I have a SSD on order, should get it as soon as it’s out.

[@philmoffett366]

The rc 10 is the one rc I have always regretted selling😟 a few years ago you could pick up one for absolute peanuts! How do people who are not on Facebook get a hold of the Rckicks merchandise? Looking forward to the up and coming videos👍 keep'em coming!

[@davidzahra4209]

Another great video gavin. can not weight for the next video mate. Going back to your vintage kyosho motors video you did. There was one you needed i think i got one in used condition if you want it you can have it for your channel. If you do just comment back to my comment and we find a way to get your postal address.

[@RCKickschannel]

Hi David, I’m missing a few yep. 👍🏻

[@davidzahra4209]

Hi gavin it is a kyosho 2wd motor that came with a vintage tamiya mudblaster it's yours if you want it.

[@davidzahra4209]

It's a mega monster 2wd. Have you got a facebook account if you have so we do a friends request so i can get your postal address on the private chat.

[@davidzahra4209]

So i can send it to you.

[@jecoboost1440]

The turbo scorpion kit is my next build.

[@RCKickschannel]

I think you are going to enjoy it. 👍🏻 Have fun and don’t forget to post some build pics on the RCKicks group Facebook page

[@reigaterobot4965]

Smap, its just total porn

[@skagerstrom]

That 959 will be awesome! A non boxart more street-ish version would be cool with those wheels.

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

Exciting times with all these projects! Think you’ll get the new Tamiya on-road chassis too? Would love to see a build vid from you on that! :)

[@RCKickschannel]

I will be getting a few rally cars on the show starting with the VX-01 flying elephant.

[@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha]

RCKicks Nice! Gotta love the Integrale! 😍

[@videorage]

Cut wide of the lines on the penguin RC10 body & test fit. They are a little smaller than the originals.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

When is the next build video and running of this car?

[@christopheduchesne7864]

You should have a sales page..... unfinished projects you want to pass on etc.

[@RCKickschannel]

I Might do one for finished cars I’m selling off. I do like that idea as I plan to do more cars once I’m full time

[@oXBakkaXo]

Hi there. I'm a bit of a Optima Mid fan and have most of them in my collection You were saying how you got the wheels nice and white but the SE came with satin chrome wheels if you check the box art. They are out there but eye watering expensive.

[@RCKickschannel]

Didn’t know that. The silver finish was destroyed on these rims so I’m happy to use them on another of my mids. That or I’ll try and match the silver and paint a set up.

[@oXBakkaXo]

@@RCKickschannel yes the satin chrome finish did not hold up well probably the reason they are hard to find these days everyone replacing them when restoring their SE's.

[@RCKickschannel]

@@oXBakkaXo From what I could tell it was just a surface coating so it shouldn't be hard to replicate.

[@Mini-z1994]

The avante mk2, are you planning on adding some parts that bulletproof it a bit ? There are a few parts that helps with drivetrain durability for sure on the df03 chassis. Like one piece diff outdrives like the front for the rear end from gpm, 3 racing etc, slipper clutch if you plan on a sensored brushless kit in it or like a 2s lipo + a low turn brushed motor like a 15t on 2s or 3s lipo, perhaps yeah racing front cvd's as well.

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

👍🏽

[@alanpassmore2275]

Hi Gavin There is a seller on shapeways that sell 959 wheels for m chassis tires but I think they have the 959 hub

[@RCKickschannel]

Yep I know the guy you are talking about. A bit expensive but I think it would finish this mod off well.

[@alanpassmore2275]

@@RCKickschannel If he has the design for the wheel would he be able to make adapters as well.

[@RCKickschannel]

That I don’t know, sorry

[@joshchatwin8179]

Think this kit could handle 3s

[@flashtu]

I wish i would find a turbo scorpion but its sold out since months in europe,uk etc. :(

[@paulrobinson9355]

Fab video as always! Curious as to the difference between say an Optima Mid/Turbo and a Javelin - are they basically identical aside from the bodies/cosmetics?

[@Fluterra]

OMG - I paid $180 for an RC10 Worlds just a few years ago.

[@RCKickschannel]

Prices have gone up loads the last year or so.

[@iljakiel1211]

Hi Gavin, a quick question on the mid rims, do you just chuck them straight in bleach or is the bleach watered down? And how long do they stay in there? My rims are a bit discolored and yellowish thanks, keep up the great video's and stop making me want to buy more cars haha 😉🤙🤙

[@patimahn]

Where did you get those mini Boomerang and Hot Shot on your table?

[@RCKickschannel]

EBay

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

I love your intro, it looks really cool. But I can't quite understand the sound, though. Why not use the sound of a RC car accelerating away? Would suit the channel better, I think?

[@RCKickschannel]

I agree with you but you don’t get good sounds from an electric RC car that can be used over music. The issue is the frequency is too high.

[@brianargo9306]

Let me know if u get the pic

[@oOhhmrwilsOn]

Nice Vid! Do you know anyone who is interested in a Kyosho Turbo Optima mid. I have one Restore that I’m looking to sell or trade. Please let me know.

[@RCKickschannel]

Send me pics, price and what comes with it to [e-mail]

[@oOhhmrwilsOn]

RCKicks just sent! Check it out and let me know! Thanks again!