RichieRich 685 Posted June 17, 2009 Yeah, I can't wait to see more pictures too. The Turbo Optima Mid SE is one of my favorites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monster_beetle 2 Posted June 17, 2009 I think this topic is exactly what I am looking for! I am in the oppurtunity to trade a new build TLT or buy an Turbo Optima Mid SE. It is the one on the pics, what do you think this is worth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcjunkie3000 2 Posted June 17, 2009 It depends. How long has it been run and what parts are missing or need replacing. Just going by the photos with the original box, manual and current condition of the car; no original motor (240ST?). I would have to say $135-$150USD. If you had everything it came with and it had very little wear on the body, tires, chassis and you had the original motor I would say about $250-300USD or more depending on other factors such as a new build or unpainted, uncut body. Now a NIB Turbo Optima Mid SE is 10X that amount from what I recently gathered. Congrats Retro R/C! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monster_beetle 2 Posted June 17, 2009 The seller told me he has the original motor still laying around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted June 17, 2009 It looks pretty much complete. The good thing is that it has the gear cover, the correct shocks and the motor spacer. These are really tough parts to find if they are missing. I would buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RETRO R/C 59 Posted June 29, 2009 Finally, after many years and a false start - I have em all NIB. All thirteen Kyosho Optima kits are here with me now. Their long lost brother joined them from (of all the places on the earth I expected least) - PERU. My Optima collection is complete. I will take some pics of the whole family together over the weekend. For those that have been sending me emails and some support over the years - thanks - it has all been well worth it. Cheers Darryn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichieRich 685 Posted June 29, 2009 Darryn - let me know when you're going to start building all 13. I'll take a trip out to Oz to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RETRO R/C 59 Posted July 7, 2009 LOL- you can come and join me in my retirement mate - thats when they will get built! here is a link to the showroom with all the Optimas together again. Big family re-union! http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...=07072009075522 Cheers Darryn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old skoolie 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Finally, after many years and a false start - I have em all NIB.All thirteen Kyosho Optima kits are here with me now. Their long lost brother joined them from (of all the places on the earth I expected least) - PERU. My Optima collection is complete. I will take some pics of the whole family together over the weekend. For those that have been sending me emails and some support over the years - thanks - it has all been well worth it. Cheers Darryn Hey Darryn.Now I know why you had a bigger smile than usual on your face on Sunday Now you need some cash, any chance of parting with the Futaba 2.4???????? Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RETRO R/C 59 Posted July 11, 2009 Hey Darryn.Now I know why you had a bigger smile than usual on your face on Sunday Now you need some cash, any chance of parting with the Futaba 2.4???????? Steve LOL - yeah - I was smiling alright - although the stress of making sure it got here safely was doing my head in!! Thanks for the kind words! Cheers Darryn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sosidge 624 Posted July 12, 2009 Fantastic collection, this thread really brings back a lot of memories for me as a former Mid Custom owner... Where do you rank the Turbo Optima Mid Special in rarity/value - I remember it was on the shelf in Canterbury Model Shop for an astonishing price - I think it may have been over £300, and this is back in '88 or so! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RETRO R/C 59 Posted July 15, 2009 If I am going to be totally honest, I would say that for me personally the "Turbo Optima Mid Special" with carbon chassis, two sets of wheels and tires, is by far the most desirable car in the entire Optima series (followed EXTREMELY closely by the Gold limited edition Optima). Having said that though - by far the rarest kit NIB for me has been the SE. I have 2 come up over the last 5 years alone. Extremely hard to find, mind you - I think it has been longer since I saw Mid Special at all! Those three kits are very very hard to come by and if they go to eBay - expect to see Scorcher type money...there are more than a couple of people wanting these kits. Man - I just had to go and look at them again. They will be off to storage soon - has been awesome to see them everyday for a week or three. Cheers Darryn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
