At long last.....Turbo Optima Mid

[DanB4]

Keep watching :)

It'll take shape soon.....;)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20120823_182553-1.jpg

[DanB4]

That'll do for today.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20120823_221500.jpg

[Naushad]

I'm sure you can bat this one out in a day!

This is going to be another nice one!!

I like the kyosho screws...compared to the Tamiya and Yokomo ones of the same period, I've found them to be far more durable

Like the carbon fibre stuff...using fibre lyte! I've ordered some parts from them today for a rebuild (not Kyosho I'm afraid!).

:thumbsup:

[HKS_TRD]

Looks great!

I have added a SWB Mid to my list of concurrent builds which brings me up to three now.

I will be starting threads for them once my goodies come in from Fibrelyte

Are the SWB battery holders difficult to find?

[DanB4]

Thanks guys :)

Today so far....opening the packet for the brand new bumper was hard!

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[DanB4]

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[DanB4]

Looks great!

I have added a SWB Mid to my list of concurrent builds which brings me up to three now.

I will be starting threads for them once my goodies come in from Fibrelyte

Are the SWB battery holders difficult to find?

Unsure about the battery holders as I'm fortunate enough to have access to a few new sets....if you need some just shout.

[DanB4]

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[j0pp3]

Very nice build up, Dan! Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

I just love these cars. Actually I bought another Optima Mid Custom yesterday (local buy/trade site) just to get even more Optima Mid parts for future builds :wub

Keep the images coming!

/j0pp3

[HKS_TRD]

Unsure about the battery holders as I'm fortunate enough to have access to a few new sets....if you need some just shout.

I do need a set, PM me with details when you get a chance. I don't need all the other parts that come in the OT-98 blister pack, which can all be used for a LWB build so maybe we can work something out

I have been showing your pics to a friend of mine who has an old Mid lying around and I have convinced him we need to restore it into a super clean runner

[DanB4]

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Onto the shell!

[HKS_TRD]

Looking great

What do you guys use top cut the shells and wings out, I'm going to start tackling this soon and don't want to make a mess of things

[DanB4]

I use proper curved lexan scissors and for the long straight bits just normal scissors.......and time.

[DanB4]

Well the camel yellow came out a tad orange and the masking Isnt perfect but here's some final pics.....just need to redo the white tyre text and fit the motor.:thumbsup:

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[Matt cannon]

Whilst I'm a big old school tamiya fan (have a dozen or so) the optima mids where light years ahead in design/function, I'm 80% thru rebuilding a mid-se at the mo, then there's a rocky and a progress.

Any chance of a group pic of your optima's?

[DanB4]

Whilst I'm a big old school tamiya fan (have a dozen or so) the optima mids where light years ahead in design/function, I'm 80% thru rebuilding a mid-se at the mo, then there's a rocky and a progress.

Any chance of a group pic of your optima's?

Hi Matt I'll take a pic with the Turbo Optima and ZXR tomorrow but for now here are my two mids together.....not too bad for a spray can and a brush ;)

Look forward to seeing your SE. My Lazer ZX and Triumph are on their way and next on my restore list is an Ultima which is currently in several hundred bits on a dinner tray.

Cheers

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[discothesnake]

Hi Matt I'll take a pic with the Turbo Optima and ZXR tomorrow but for now here are my two mids together.....not too bad for a spray can and a brush ;)

Look forward to seeing your SE. My Lazer ZX and Triumph are on their way and next on my list is an Ultima.

Cheers

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They look great mate. I'm in the middle of re-building an Optima Mid LWB. Would love it if it looked anything like yours.

Where so you find most of your parts? eBay?

Dave

[DanB4]

Thanks Dave :)

Parts are a mixture of:

Small selection of bits remaining from my youth
eBay UK
eBay US
oOple
RCTech
Friends from racing over the years
Several donor vehicles

I had a little fun with picsart on my Galaxy S3 just now:

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[DanB4]

You should start a Scottish vintage buggy championship Dave....I'll race my chain drive Turbo Optima when I come back but not the Mids they're too pretty :)

[discothesnake]

Yeah Dan, I think I'll need to pick a couple of donor chassis.

Vintage class would be cool but we struggle for numbers in normal classes let alone vintage! :thumbdown:

I'll start putting up pics when I get the rebuild underway.

Dave

[HKS_TRD]

Wow that turned out great!
Is that the Marwan body you used?
I like the Kyosho sticker on the front bumper, how well did it stick over the Kyosho writing that is moulded in, or did you sand it smooth in that section?

I used to have an undertray on my SE and I want to have one on the new SE I am building, anyone ever seen a SWB undertray?

I can't wait to see your Ultima and Triumph

[DanB4]

Wow that turned out great!
Is that the Marwan body you used?
I like the Kyosho sticker on the front bumper, how well did it stick over the Kyosho writing that is moulded in, or did you sand it smooth in that section?

I used to have an undertray on my SE and I want to have one on the new SE I am building, anyone ever seen a SWB undertray?

I can't wait to see your Ultima and Triumph

Thanks mate!

Yes both these Mids, my Turbo Optima and Ultima shells are all from Marwan as are the decals. My ZX-R is a TBG one and the ZX-R decals are from eBay.

The Kyosho bumper decal was an afterthought from a left over sheet, it's simply stuck over the moulding - I couldn't bring myself to wreck a NIP bumper :o

Ultima pics coming soon :thumbsup: my wife ain't happy.

Cheers,

Dan

[DanB4]

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[jex1971]

wonderfull car : Thumbsup:

very good restauration work ;)

Jerome

[DanB4]

wonderfull car : Thumbsup:

very good restauration work ;)

Jerome

Thanks :)

[DanB4]

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[steve-thebabystore]

My second and third cars are in that line up - looks stunning:thumbsup:

[j0pp3]

Your collection start to look awesome, Dan. You and I can soon open a museum :woot:

Hope I can inspire you to also build the last SWB some day :)

http://joppis.dyndns.org/misc/optima_mid_swb_series_small.jpg

[DanB4]

Thanks fellow vintage nutters! ;)

The 3 of your SWB's together look fantastic and of course amazing photography as always mate :)

Never felt the urge to do an SE......not yet anyway. My Turbo Mid began life as a fit for the bin SE but I decided to relive my youth and build my 1st ever kit again.

Cheers

Dan

[oli4ke]

Where so you find most of your parts? eBay?

Dave

Here you can find some nice vintage parts
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Lenns-RCVintage-Store/Kyosho-Optima-Mid-OT-OTW-CL-/_i.html?_fsub=3405380010&_sid=1002694010&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

Or here

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Kyoshoshop?_trksid=p4340.l2563

[oli4ke]

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Very nice Dan :wub

[Matt cannon]

Dan your collection looks awesome. A salute would look good in the middle of that lot but then why stop there, why not throw in a scorpion, ultimate and a rocky ;)

Cheers matt

[DanB4]

Cheers!

I actually managed about 80% of my Ultima build last night so once the shell is done i'll take some pics.

I have a second Turbo Optima which I've been thinking of selling but maybe I could just put a Salute shell on it...what do you reckon? The wheels are mint and I think the Salute and Turbo Optima are identical except for the shell?

Dan

[arransmith27]

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Lovely line up of cars, takes me back to my youth :)

The Mid Optima's definately had a short wheelbase when put side by side with the Lazer ZX-R

[terry.sc]

I have a second Turbo Optima which I've been thinking of selling but maybe I could just put a Salute shell on it...what do you reckon? The wheels are mint and I think the Salute and Turbo Optima are identical except for the shell?
Yes they are identical, the Turbo Optima came with the 240S motor while the Salute had no motor included. Then you have the choice of the orange or blue Salute body designs.

[DanB4]

Yes they are identical, the Turbo Optima came with the 240S motor while the Salute had no motor included. Then you have the choice of the orange or blue Salute body designs.

Thanks Terry, an invaluable source of Kyosho knowledge as always :)

The Turbo Optima in the pics does indeed have a 240S ;)

I also have a 240ST which I think came in the original Optima Mid kit?

[DanB4]

Lovely line up of cars, takes me back to my youth :)

The Mid Optima's definately had a short wheelbase when put side by side with the Lazer ZX-R

Thanks Arran! :)

[terry.sc]

I also have a 240ST which I think came in the original Optima Mid kit?
The 240ST was standard in the original Mid, Turbo Mid SE and the Mid Custom. The Turbo Mid and Mid Custom Special came without a motor.

[Crashtest33]

I have a Raider and Maxxum FF as well Dan. But they are as new!
Do you need them in your collection too??

[DanB4]

I have a Raider and Maxxum FF as well Dan. But they are as new!
Do you need them in your collection too??

Not just yet mate cheers, I'm a bit low on funds after the little lot seen above! :blush::o

[j0pp3]

Not just yet mate cheers, I'm a bit low on funds after the little lot seen above! :blush::o

I know what you are talking about... :blush:

Another argument is that we do not buy already restored cars! :lol:

Cheers

[DanB4]

I know what you are talking about... :blush:

Another argument is that we do not buy already restored cars! :lol:

Cheers

I gave in with the Lazer ZX and Triumph sorry :( they're already minters....unless bolting the wheels on and clipping wings on counts? ;)

[DanB4]

The Ultima is ready....group photo with the others will wait until the ZX and Triumph arrive :)

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[Naushad]

Don't forget the remind your cars to say cheese for the camera:D

[oli4ke]

Guys,

I need a in good condition left Front hub (OT55) for my last restoration of the Optima Mid.
Is somebody willing to sell one to me pleeaaaaseeeee......:blush: only need the left one!

Cheers

[DanB4]

Let's play a little game :)

Spot why this isn't a proper Turbo Mid!

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=271047473022

I'll start....it's got a LWB shell cut down and incorrect wing......who's next?!

[DanB4]

Ok my turn again ;)

Non-countersunk chassis/screws dead giveaway! :blush:

[terry.sc]

Wrong rear wing, wrong turnbuckles, battery mounts have been hacked up to fit lipo, and as it's supposed to be a shelf queen I have wishbones in better condition on my runner Mid.

[Naushad]

Still...it looks nice and I wouldn't be surprised if it goes for a lot..from the pics I suspect not a too much has to be done to it. Having said that, it's not until you take it apart you would determine this for sure.

Better than some of the crap that comes on eBay...

[j0pp3]

Two things.

1. Not a proper shelfie.

2. Good base for a rebuild.

[DanB4]

Part of my toy room....needs a good tidy and proper display for the Kyoshos.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20120830_213545.jpg

[oli4ke]

And this guy is bidding on his own auction, FOR SURE!!!!:wtf::rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kyosho-Tamiya-Turbo-Optima-Mid-GORGEOUS-/110942082087?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19d4a9d427

Is this guy moosey not an oople member:confused:

[j0pp3]

Part of my toy room....needs a good tidy and proper display for the Kyoshos.

Wow! You actually have a dedicated room... I wish I could replace my shed :drool:

Very nice collection.

[DanB4]

And this guy is bidding on his own auction, FOR SURE!!!!:wtf::rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kyosho-Tamiya-Turbo-Optima-Mid-GORGEOUS-/110942082087?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19d4a9d427

Is this guy moosey not an oople member:confused:

I was thinking if he can get £300 with so long to go on the auction and the car is a bit of a state underneath then what's my mint one worth?! But I think you're right he must be getting his mates to bid it up. Will keep an eye on it anyway.

[DanB4]

Wow! You actually have a dedicated room... I wish I could replace my shed :drool:

Very nice collection.

Well I'm just in a company house here in Oman which is big but our house in Scotland is small so I had half a cupboard there! What'll I do when I go back home?!

[Naushad]

I agree. I'm a bit suspicious....£300 is the most I've ever seen for a car which is not worth that...anyway I guess he would have done well if it went for that.

Let's hope he doesn't end up buying his own car!


And this guy is bidding on his own auction, FOR SURE!!!!:wtf::rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kyosho-Tamiya-Turbo-Optima-Mid-GORGEOUS-/110942082087?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19d4a9d427

Is this guy moosey not an oople member:confused:

[DanB4]

I agree. I'm a bit suspicious....£300 is the most I've ever seen for a car which is not worth that...anyway I guess he would have done well if it went for that.

Let's hope he doesn't end up buying his own car!

Sold my original Avante for quite a bit on eBay yesterday :) going to use the funds to buy a LWB Mid when I eventually find a good donor ;)

Tried vintage Tamiya but I'm Kyosho through and through :wub

[DanB4]

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[oli4ke]

Joel,

Is there any difference between the original OT-93 and the repro bumpers from jose (sand super store) from Spain? You compared them a while ago right? Or are they perfect copy's from the original?

ref==> http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=25189&start=15

Is he selling the repro OT-93 bumpers on ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item19d4cae15b&item=110944248155&nma=true&pt=FR_YO_Jeux_RadioComRobots_VehiculesRadiocommand es&rt=nc&si=m39DeQNA2zddYk0veR11YhPSXQo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

[Moozo]

[QUOTEIs this guy moosey not an oople member:confused:[/QUOTE]

No moosey oople member here......but i am don't own any Kyosho's and wouldn't bid on my own auction:p

Schumacher's i have:D

Mick

[oli4ke]

LOL ;):D

[j0pp3]

Joel,

Is there any difference between the original OT-93 and the repro bumpers from jose (sand super store) from Spain? You compared them a while ago right? Or are they perfect copy's from the original?

ref==> http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=25189&start=15

Is he selling the repro OT-93 bumpers on ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=item19d4cae15b&item=110944248155&nma=true&pt=FR_YO_Jeux_RadioComRobots_VehiculesRadiocommand es&rt=nc&si=m39DeQNA2zddYk0veR11YhPSXQo%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

They are very well crafted. I have a hard time telling if ones is a repro if I don't have an original side by side. The repros just have a slight different color tone. Other than that; awesome!

Yes, it seems that he sells them on Ebay.

[oli4ke]

They are very well crafted. I have a hard time telling if ones is a repro if I don't have an original side by side. The repros just have a slight different color tone. Other than that; awesome!

Yes, it seems that he sells them on Ebay.

Thanks for your feedback;)

[Welshy40]

They are very well crafted. I have a hard time telling if ones is a repro if I don't have an original side by side. The repros just have a slight different color tone. Other than that; awesome!

Yes, it seems that he sells them on Ebay.

Over priced, if he sold them for £8 each he would sell more, and make more money. For the price of two of his bumpers you could buy a carbon fibre version instead which is much nicer

[DanB4]

And this guy is bidding on his own auction, FOR SURE!!!!:wtf::rolleyes:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kyosho-Tamiya-Turbo-Optima-Mid-GORGEOUS-/110942082087?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19d4a9d427

Is this guy moosey not an oople member:confused:

Oli I think you were dead right!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kyosho-Tamiya-Turbo-Optima-Mid-GORGEOUS-/110952496773?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19d548be85

[HKS_TRD]

Haha I noticed this was back on eBay too

[oli4ke]

Oli I think you were dead right!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kyosho-Tamiya-Turbo-Optima-Mid-GORGEOUS-/110952496773?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item19d548be85

Oh yeah.....a scammer :yawn: