The US Air Force decided to send me to Germany in 1986. I had somehow come across a Tower Hobbies catalog a few months before I left. I decided to take on a new hobby to keep me busy during my tour of duty, so I ordered a Turbo Optima and radio. Halfway through my tour (of 3 years) I found out US radios used an illegal frequency in Europe. I put my Optima away until I transferred back to the States. Fast forward to 2024 (I'm 62 years old now). I just ordered a Turbo Optima, a Kyosho 240S brushless motor and 240S ESC. Can't wait to put it all together and relive a bit of my youth. Peace out.
the green is outstanding. Original owner of a 1987 Turbo Optima, here. This motivates me to purchase a shell and decals and create a new look for it with my son, who will take it over.
Awesome paint job and design Damian. Tgis car's great and may the Elf blessed. I'm a fan of brushed motors, too. Just look at the voltage range and put them in, no math or rocket sience for the ESC and battery.
@@DustyFingersRC paints always blowing up the shopping list. I'm now a fan of the ABS-bodies. This means automotive colours at a quater price and a higher quality.
Jeeeeeeeeesh bro.this came out epic and yes the green compliments the gold perfect 👌🏾 the tips in this video is underrated especially the water tip! Thanks again for another kool car ans video!!!!
Yeah, I always float in the decals. I try and make sure they are spot on and this is the only way I can get the best result. Little squirty bottle works for me. Thanks for the video feedback, appreciated 👊🏻
Oh, what a beauty, Damien! Very very cool, the green and white and red scheme is awesome! And I really enjoy the video style, your narration is so snappy and authoritative, fancy word but I hope you know what I mean, really a great video! And for that 240 on the motor, I learned something this morning, ha ha! Now take that thing out for a rip, and have a great weekend, buddy!
Hey fella! Just found your channel, first time viewer. Beautiful job you done there, love the green addition to the body shell, works really well! (is that top force green?) And, great job on the driver detailing, I left the driver out of mine due to a lack of space..... I fitted the ESC on the top deck next to the receiver, this combined with a deans to tamiya adapter lead left very little space! Your neat wiring puts mine to shame in all honesty! Nice to see you running a proper vintage motor, like you, I prefer brushed in my vintage cars. I went with the tamiya super stock rz, works well for what I'm after. This buggy is a joy to build, and runs really well for a design that's nearly 40 years old eh?! Kyosho are doing a great job of their legendary series. Got up a couple of videos of my one up on our channel @ Green Hawks RC if you are interested at all. Anyway, great video fella.... You just got another sub! 😊 👍 👍 👍
Thanks mate, so many hours to make, been consuming but I am working on my talking skills as they have suffered in recent years. This is helping me do this sort of thing.
When I had a career I was talking all day, negotiating etc. Years of isolation meant I found it difficult to put a sentence together. I had to really take the plunge to do it and I have spent days trying to figure out what to even say. A long story but kept recording, practising, rerecording etc.etc.etc. Months later I am getting better at talking but been tough to do. Helps me in the real world but I don't have the luxury of reflection and rerecording out there lol
Thanks, been working on upping my editing and trying to get better each video so appreciate that feedback. Looking forward to good weather so I can take it for a drive.
Wow you did this classic kit and the RcElf proud it's beautiful 😍👍 I've never owned a Kyosho but this kit is one of the ones I can only hope to someday. You really did an amazing job on this kit and your editing is on point! Great video! Love the Gold, Green, White and Red theme, it's Elfing amazing! ✌️😎
Thanks Mike, I really put my all in to it to be honest. I was so worried about painting it I left weeks between coats to make sure they didn't react with each other. We had one nice day yesterday and now a week of rain but looking forward to seeing it shine in the 🌞 I just been watching those amazing sunsets you captured after the SCX24 video. Wow.
@@DustyFingersRC Well it was definitely time well spent and it truly looks amazing! I'm sure its gonna shine bright in the sunlight 🤩 So glad you enjoy the sunsets, I appreciate you watching. Thank you and I hope you have a great day! ✌🏼😎👍🏻
@@mikesrcgarage I will be back to watch more sunsets. Ever thought of putting loads of them together to make a.really long video with some calming music for relaxation?
Nice one, good to see you in the comments again. My video's have taken me a bit longer at the moment due to editing and also building RC's. I thought this was done then it took me another couple weeks to actually get it finished. Got an undertray for it now so need to get that fitted before it has a run, weather may be turning a bit for the better now. 👍🏻
Oh yeah you nailed that one Damian. Looks amazing. Another very nice edit on the vid. Bet that took you a while too! Some helpful top tips along the way. Best wishes mate 🙂
I found this video tricky to put together tbh and yeah, it did take many days to complete, I dare not count up the hours. Hopefully engaging enough to keep people watching, I think it has a good mix of info but let's see how it goes hey. Thanks Pete.
Definitely getting run, waiting for winter to be over first though. Seen your re re and og running many times, they look better on the move than on a shelf. ;)
Damien Dude this Truly looks epic buddy! I’m sure the gracious RC Elf would think so as well! Excellent video and fill ins too! Really glad I watched this! What an inspiration for any future builds I may do! Thanks!👍🏻🔥😃✌🏻
Wow, thanks for that comment, I appreciate that. I know you are a busy man so appreciate the time you gave it to watch and write that. Thank you again.
It turned out looking amazing!! I really like the green, white and red paint scheme on it! That metallic green looks really nice, I am going to have to paint something in that color! Excellent job on everything and I will use your tips in building mine soon!
Thanks Adam, looking forward to some better weather to see how it looks in the sunshine. Glad you like it, I was chuffed with it as it came together. Going to be fun this summer 👍🏻
I always like how your approach to colour changes is the 'same same but different' approach - never too over the top, just enhancing what was already great. Shelf queen or fun runner?
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 Yeah, will be a runner. I have an undergrad to fit but had an issue with that so need to sort it. Looking forward for better weather to get it out and in the mean time thinking of another custom paint job for a buggy I have been waiting to do for a long time.
I finished my latest project last week and remembered your comment because I have made o my a subtle change this time. Should be up this weekend, be good to see what you think....
What can I say that hasn't already been said here? That was a masterclass in detailing an RC buggy and video production! Really enjoyable and informative. You are going from strength to strength, Damian. I know exactly what you meant at the end, feeling the pressure of wanting to do a good job because the car was a gift from the RC Elf. I just went through the same experience with the Gray Edition Clodbuster from the Elf, too. But you more than did it justice, mate! Sorry I'm late but I didn't get a notification, usual RUclips problems... also some of my comments are being removed (again, arrrgghh!) so I hope this one sticks. All the best and keep up the great work, dude!
No worries Mark, I don't see everything straight away, depends what I have been watching as that influences recommended. Your Clod came out great but you are great at painting imo. Seen some of your lexan shells and been amazed! One think I did do for this was allow lot of time.for paint to go off properly before I dare use masking on it. Learnt that before the hard way 😂
Nice vid and helpful too. Just painted mine! Bit of bleed, but overall pretty decent! Amazing buggy, had an original in the 80s! Will you run it? I’m worried about scratching the under side….I heard there are some clear trays floating around.
Hi and appreciate the feedback 😀 I do plan to run it. There is an underrated from Revive available. I have one for mine but it won't protect the underneath where the motor is. Perhaps we should use some tape? I will be getting footage of it running soon I hope, weather has been a bit up and down here lately but looking forward to it. What colour did you do yours?
Hi, thanks, appreciate that. Never done one for anyone else. This one went pretty well but I am always learning. Taking your time and light coats helps. A hairdryer can help with drying paint between coats too. I also warm the paint in warm water from the tap before spraying. Where are you from? I am in the U.K.
My Kyosho Legendary Series playlist is here: ruclips.net/p/PLaCpihsoMCcYvMTG5IgUqLair-ImryX-l&feature=shares
The US Air Force decided to send me to Germany in 1986. I had somehow come across a Tower Hobbies catalog a few months before I left. I decided to take on a new hobby to keep me busy during my tour of duty, so I ordered a Turbo Optima and radio. Halfway through my tour (of 3 years) I found out US radios used an illegal frequency in Europe. I put my Optima away until I transferred back to the States.
Fast forward to 2024 (I'm 62 years old now). I just ordered a Turbo Optima, a Kyosho 240S brushless motor and 240S ESC. Can't wait to put it all together and relive a bit of my youth. Peace out.
Thanks for sharing your amazing back story. I really enjoyed reading that and hope you have loads of fun building and driving this buggy. 👍🏻
Oh เป็นการสร้างที่ยอดเยี่ยม Big Like. See you again 💕
Thank you always 👍🏻
the green is outstanding. Original owner of a 1987 Turbo Optima, here. This motivates me to purchase a shell and decals and create a new look for it with my son, who will take it over.
Now that sounds like a good plan 👍🏻 Thanks for leaving such a great comment 😀
*cool new look, RC with great adventure, always good videos bro👍👍😃*
Thank you, I really appreciate it 🙏
That is one good lookin Turbo Optima
Thank you, I will feel the pain if I mess this shell up 😂
Hi there Damian, a great looking Kyosho, some great hints and tips too, my Saturday has just been worth while 😊. Best wishes 😊
Thanks John, appreciate that 👍🏻
Good job, nice rc car my friend 😊👍💯
Thanks 👍🏻
I do love the look of this car. Never owned a kyosho…yet :)
The manual needs more of your attention than a Tamiya one but wow, they are worth the money for what is included.
Great video of a great car thanks for sharing
I appreciate it thank you 👍🏻
That is an achingly pretty rc and with that excellent paint job can't wait for more vids of this beauty!
Cheers Paul, looking forward to seeing it shine in the sun once the weather is better. 👍🏻
@@DustyFingersRC sun? 🤣👍
Keeping the faith 🙏
I like color of green on the body.
Cool, glad you like it 👍🏻
Beautiful work.
Thank you 😀
Top job, that body looks fantastic!
👍😊
Thanks, very shiny right now!! It will get run once the weather is better and be nice to see it in the sunshine.
Think these colors go great!
Glad you think it works well, appreciate it 👍🏻
Nice video my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😃
Thanks 👍🏻
Awesome paint job and design Damian. Tgis car's great and may the Elf blessed. I'm a fan of brushed motors, too. Just look at the voltage range and put them in, no math or rocket sience for the ESC and battery.
Thanks, appreciate the feedback on the pain job. This motor wasn't cheap at £65 but less than half the cost of the vintage 240S. 👍
@@DustyFingersRC paints always blowing up the shopping list. I'm now a fan of the ABS-bodies. This means automotive colours at a quater price and a higher quality.
Looks great, nice paint choice.
Thank you 😁
Looks great👍🏼 I’m keen to get one now !”
Thanks 😁 Got to say it is really good to drive and great fun.
Jeeeeeeeeesh bro.this came out epic and yes the green compliments the gold perfect 👌🏾 the tips in this video is underrated especially the water tip! Thanks again for another kool car ans video!!!!
Yeah, I always float in the decals. I try and make sure they are spot on and this is the only way I can get the best result. Little squirty bottle works for me. Thanks for the video feedback, appreciated 👊🏻
Looks killer
😁 👍🏻
So damn cool.
Much appreciated you took the time to watch and drop a comment. 👍🏻
Oh, what a beauty, Damien! Very very cool, the green and white and red scheme is awesome! And I really enjoy the video style, your narration is so snappy and authoritative, fancy word but I hope you know what I mean, really a great video!
And for that 240 on the motor, I learned something this morning, ha ha!
Now take that thing out for a rip, and have a great weekend, buddy!
That's great feedback and much appreciated after the hours and days I put in on this one. Thanks a lot 👍🏻
Hey fella!
Just found your channel, first time viewer.
Beautiful job you done there, love the green addition to the body shell, works really well! (is that top force green?)
And, great job on the driver detailing, I left the driver out of mine due to a lack of space..... I fitted the ESC on the top deck next to the receiver, this combined with a deans to tamiya adapter lead left very little space!
Your neat wiring puts mine to shame in all honesty!
Nice to see you running a proper vintage motor, like you, I prefer brushed in my vintage cars.
I went with the tamiya super stock rz, works well for what I'm after.
This buggy is a joy to build, and runs really well for a design that's nearly 40 years old eh?!
Kyosho are doing a great job of their legendary series.
Got up a couple of videos of my one up on our channel @ Green Hawks RC if you are interested at all.
Anyway, great video fella....
You just got another sub! 😊 👍 👍 👍
I thought about knocking the driver too cause the space is so limited. The servo wire was so annoying with the battery and was getting in my nerves 😂
Great video. And the buggy looks fabulous 😊👍
Thanks mate, so many hours to make, been consuming but I am working on my talking skills as they have suffered in recent years. This is helping me do this sort of thing.
@@DustyFingersRC sound eloquent to me mate . I hate talking on videos so well done 👍
When I had a career I was talking all day, negotiating etc. Years of isolation meant I found it difficult to put a sentence together. I had to really take the plunge to do it and I have spent days trying to figure out what to even say. A long story but kept recording, practising, rerecording etc.etc.etc. Months later I am getting better at talking but been tough to do. Helps me in the real world but I don't have the luxury of reflection and rerecording out there lol
Throw back to my childhood! Excellent editing
Thanks, been working on upping my editing and trying to get better each video so appreciate that feedback. Looking forward to good weather so I can take it for a drive.
perfect buggt and review champ😍🏆
Wish I had a track to go on like the one you boys go to 👊🏻
Beautiful...Video is great. Thanks for sharing... Subbed
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Weather starting to improve here in the U.K. so looking forward to getting it running soon 👍🏻
@@DustyFingersRC Same here in Upstate NY weather goes from snow to 70. Just want a few days to get out and run..
Wow you did this classic kit and the RcElf proud it's beautiful 😍👍 I've never owned a Kyosho but this kit is one of the ones I can only hope to someday. You really did an amazing job on this kit and your editing is on point! Great video! Love the Gold, Green, White and Red theme, it's Elfing amazing! ✌️😎
Thanks Mike, I really put my all in to it to be honest. I was so worried about painting it I left weeks between coats to make sure they didn't react with each other. We had one nice day yesterday and now a week of rain but looking forward to seeing it shine in the 🌞
I just been watching those amazing sunsets you captured after the SCX24 video. Wow.
@@DustyFingersRC Well it was definitely time well spent and it truly looks amazing! I'm sure its gonna shine bright in the sunlight 🤩 So glad you enjoy the sunsets, I appreciate you watching. Thank you and I hope you have a great day! ✌🏼😎👍🏻
@@mikesrcgarage I will be back to watch more sunsets. Ever thought of putting loads of them together to make a.really long video with some calming music for relaxation?
@@DustyFingersRC Thank you, yes I have but my lack of editing skills, editing software and a real computer to do it on keeps them limited.
Absolutely perfect mate, well done 👍
Nice one, good to see you in the comments again. My video's have taken me a bit longer at the moment due to editing and also building RC's. I thought this was done then it took me another couple weeks to actually get it finished. Got an undertray for it now so need to get that fitted before it has a run, weather may be turning a bit for the better now. 👍🏻
@@DustyFingersRC nice mix of backstory of the chassis and build, defo looking forward to some sunny dry footage of this beauty!!
It is hard to know how video's will be received but trying to keep things improving and trying new formats. All in continuous development. 👍🏻
@@DustyFingersRC I like it mate, I enjoyed your original simple lockdown footage but you have grown it a lot in that time and it’s only got better 👍
@@M.A.S.Ked-Crusader cool, cheers. Always want feedback good or bad cause fresh eyes always helps 👍🏻
Oh yeah you nailed that one Damian. Looks amazing. Another very nice edit on the vid. Bet that took you a while too! Some helpful top tips along the way. Best wishes mate 🙂
I found this video tricky to put together tbh and yeah, it did take many days to complete, I dare not count up the hours. Hopefully engaging enough to keep people watching, I think it has a good mix of info but let's see how it goes hey. Thanks Pete.
The Turbo Optima is a good looking car. Looks great in green!
I was chuffed with the green, cheers!
Awesome job on this project. The RC elf is an amazing guy
💯 🙏
Oh man! What a beauty job. What a terrific looking kit. Cheers!
Thanks, glad you liked it. Nice one 👍🏻
Awesome work and a very beautiful Turbo Optima my friend! It’s a great drive if you ever decide to run it.👍😊
Definitely getting run, waiting for winter to be over first though. Seen your re re and og running many times, they look better on the move than on a shelf. ;)
Damien Dude this Truly looks epic buddy! I’m sure the gracious RC Elf would think so as well! Excellent video and fill ins too! Really glad I watched this! What an inspiration for any future builds I may do! Thanks!👍🏻🔥😃✌🏻
Wow, thanks for that comment, I appreciate that. I know you are a busy man so appreciate the time you gave it to watch and write that. Thank you again.
It turned out looking amazing!! I really like the green, white and red paint scheme on it! That metallic green looks really nice, I am going to have to paint something in that color! Excellent job on everything and I will use your tips in building mine soon!
Thanks Adam, looking forward to some better weather to see how it looks in the sunshine. Glad you like it, I was chuffed with it as it came together. Going to be fun this summer 👍🏻
I always like how your approach to colour changes is the 'same same but different' approach - never too over the top, just enhancing what was already great. Shelf queen or fun runner?
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 Yeah, will be a runner. I have an undergrad to fit but had an issue with that so need to sort it. Looking forward for better weather to get it out and in the mean time thinking of another custom paint job for a buggy I have been waiting to do for a long time.
I finished my latest project last week and remembered your comment because I have made o my a subtle change this time. Should be up this weekend, be good to see what you think....
@@DustyFingersRC Great, looking forward to seeing what the project is and subtle design changes :)
Just one thing different from box art but I like it. Hopefully you will enjoy this one. 👍🏻
Amazing Damien! That is wonderful matey and a great video to go with it pal!
Now how does it run dude????
Powered it up but not ran it yet...soon I hope. Got one other thing to do to it first and then if the weather is good it's running.
What can I say that hasn't already been said here? That was a masterclass in detailing an RC buggy and video production! Really enjoyable and informative. You are going from strength to strength, Damian. I know exactly what you meant at the end, feeling the pressure of wanting to do a good job because the car was a gift from the RC Elf. I just went through the same experience with the Gray Edition Clodbuster from the Elf, too. But you more than did it justice, mate! Sorry I'm late but I didn't get a notification, usual RUclips problems... also some of my comments are being removed (again, arrrgghh!) so I hope this one sticks. All the best and keep up the great work, dude!
No worries Mark, I don't see everything straight away, depends what I have been watching as that influences recommended. Your Clod came out great but you are great at painting imo. Seen some of your lexan shells and been amazed!
One think I did do for this was allow lot of time.for paint to go off properly before I dare use masking on it. Learnt that before the hard way 😂
Nice vid and helpful too. Just painted mine! Bit of bleed, but overall pretty decent! Amazing buggy, had an original in the 80s! Will you run it? I’m worried about scratching the under side….I heard there are some clear trays floating around.
Hi and appreciate the feedback 😀 I do plan to run it. There is an underrated from Revive available. I have one for mine but it won't protect the underneath where the motor is. Perhaps we should use some tape? I will be getting footage of it running soon I hope, weather has been a bit up and down here lately but looking forward to it. What colour did you do yours?
It's pronounced Key-YO-SHOW
👊🏼
Hi nice very nice, do you spray shells for anyone else ££
Got a Kyosho Optima Mid and Procat
Thanks
Hi, thanks, appreciate that. Never done one for anyone else. This one went pretty well but I am always learning. Taking your time and light coats helps. A hairdryer can help with drying paint between coats too. I also warm the paint in warm water from the tap before spraying.
Where are you from? I am in the U.K.
@@DustyFingersRC I'm from Stafford uk
@@douglaspuglas6888 The Optima Mid is an awesome release. Enjoying it?