Old Kyosho RC's - USA-1 and Turbo Optima

[jdr00ejr]

So...I've been pestering my Step-Dad about some old RC stuff he's had in his attic.  I keep telling him we need to dust them off and get them running again.  Well, one day last week he told me to come get them and take them home.

The First - a Kyosho USA-1 Electric Monster Truck - He had started the kit and never finished it.  I got the kit up to a working/rolling chassis over the weekend.  Now to detail out the lexan top.







The Second is a Kyosho Turbo Optima - This one was in running condition but needed a few adjustments and a couple of missing screws.

[jdr00ejr]

More pictures from last night...

[pinguin6218]

 

I like the truck.
I have a Yokomo YZ-10 from the old days

[jdr00ejr]

Thanks!  It's a blast, but unfortunately my batteries are calling it quits on me so its time to replace them so I can keep having fun.

[Cipriani]

i used to have a tamiya lunch box monster van was cool 

[rc_carman54]

Nice i saw that truck at a garage sale years ago i should have bought it!! Nice cars

[jdr00ejr]

Thanks for the compliments.  I've got some gear issues in the USA-1 that I need to work out, just haven't had much time.  And I could really use some better batteries.  In time, too many hobbies, not enough time.