Kyosho Optima re-release coming!

[beefmuffin 1156]

Wait... so, question! I've been out of the action for a few weeks so apologies if it's already been covered here (repeatedly) but does the re-re Optima kit come with these decals you use instead of actually painting the body??

[Klausen 1197]

Wait... so, question! I've been out of the action for a few weeks so apologies if it's already been covered here (repeatedly) but does the re-re Optima kit come with these decals you use instead of actually painting the body??

Yes, or at least with the opportunity to use them. Not sure it is the perfect solution, but probably better than my painting

[beefmuffin 1156]

Yes, or at least with the opportunity to use them. Not sure it is the perfect solution, but probably better than my painting

LOL... has anyone here tried it?? I'm having a hard time picturing how it would end up looking decent,,, but maybe it's true!

[moffman 5752]

LOL... has anyone here tried it?? I'm having a hard time picturing how it would end up looking decent,,, but maybe it's true!

I wish I could try it! But as the importer's keep on putting the release date back time and time and time again over in the UK I can just look and wonder? Maybe next year!!!!

[lin6499 237]

I wish I could build a 1:1 real car.

[lin6499 237]

How it looks like to use the decal.

Source: Time Tunnel

[beefmuffin 1156]

How it looks like to use the decal.

Source: Time Tunnel

Hmm... well, factory-finished is one thing. There's probably a guy there who's practiced on 20 bodies in the bin to get it down to a working algorithm. I'm curious to see what luck TCers have had. My experience applying big, complex decals is that there are folds, seams and air bubbles sent by satan to torment us.

[lin6499 237]

Hmm... well, factory-finished is one thing. There's probably a guy there who's practiced on 20 bodies in the bin to get it down to a working algorithm. I'm curious to see what luck TCers have had. My experience applying big, complex decals is that there are folds, seams and air bubbles sent by satan to torment us.

In the beginning, I thought that way too. But it's not factory-finished. That was some kind of joke that he tried to tease us.

[beefmuffin 1156]

In the beginning, I thought that way too. But it's not factory-finished. That was some kind of joke that he tried to tease us.

By "he" I assume you mean satan?

[lin6499 237]

This guy is my friend. He painted his bodyshell white and used the decal.

I heard some people said that using decal was difficult, too.

pictures:

http://blog.xuite.net/nugget/twblog1/398817937

[lin6499 237]

By "he" I assume you mean satan?

I meant the guy who runs Time Tunnel.

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How it looks like to use the decal.

Source: Time Tunnel

[beefmuffin 1156]

I meant the guy who runs Time Tunnel.

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How it looks like to use the decal.

Source: Time Tunnel

Satan runs Time Tunnel?? I knew it!

[steelo 93]

I’ve tried using the decals instead of the paint and I’ll tell you for a beginner, it’s a nightmare. First off, lining everything up correctly makes you want to pull your hair out. My hands were shaking and sweating as I attempted to get everything straight. Once I did get the decals applied, there were air bubbles everywhere. After applying a few decals, I was so frustrated that I painstakingly removed them…

Could just be my incompetence when it comes to fine details....

[lin6499 237]

I’ve tried using the decals instead of the paint and I’ll tell you for a beginner, it’s a nightmare. First off, lining everything up correctly makes you want to pull your hair out. My hands were shaking and sweating as I attempted to get everything straight. Once I did get the decals applied, there were air bubbles everywhere. After applying a few decals, I was so frustrated that I painstakingly removed them…

Could just be my incompetence when it comes to fine details....

You need a spray filled with water and a few drops of dish soap.

Then spray it at one of your hands, the model and the decal.

[steelo 93]

Man, they make it look so easy =)

[EddScott 134]

Mine arrived from RC Mart today.

It's beautiful.

Is there a list of options for this car? I was thinking of building but it has to have a Le Mans motor.

[4WheelRC 39]

Mine arrived from RC Mart today.

It's beautiful.

Is there a list of options for this car? I was thinking of building but it has to have a Le Mans motor.

Have a look at post 445 for options: http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=78719&p=622815 and post 448 just below.

FYI the Le Mans 490 motor that Kyosho have out and suggest for the Optima runs on bushes (not ball races), which may or may not be an issue for you. If you look at eBay etc. you can pick up all sorts of vintage Le Mans motors (at all sorts of prices!). I'd advise being patient, as if you cannot see a listing for what you want, you may find one comes up in a few weeks...

[Baja500 93]

My optima was sent from rcmart a few days ago, i picked up a kyosho optima option house gold motor guard from ebay.

Anyone remember the option house gold hopup shocks..? I heard they never leaked, but they dont come cheap if you find some. I do have a couple of sets buried away somewhere. Duratrax had similar made gold shocks as well, but a little different & cheaper to buy if i remember?

I wonder if these newer optima shocks or the kyosho hg shocks are better than the option house ones that i have..?

Just a little off topic.. went over to stella's & purchased a sand scorcher & a torque tuned motor, i never thought i would buy one, was never a fan of the bug. But after buying the kyosho baja style beetle & watching sand scorcher vids on youtube. The scorcher has grown on me. I remember them as a kid. Always liked the box art.

[bad andy 6]

Anybody have any idea if it's possible, and what parts would be involved to convert this rerelease optima to a Javelin?

[Champ85 609]

Just received my Optimas from Tower Hobbies. I'm surprised nobody mentioned the paint thinner/turpentine smell from the rubber tires. Phew! It's strong. Much stronger than any other kit I've ever bought.

[Raman36 1656]

Just received my Optimas from Tower Hobbies. I'm surprised nobody mentioned the paint thinner/turpentine smell from the rubber tires. Phew! It's strong. Much stronger than any other kit I've ever bought.

Go back a few pages it's been discussed

[Raman36 1656]

You need a spray filled with water and a few drops of dish soap.

Then spray it at one of your hands, the model and the decal.

Is there a link to that video?

[Wandy 1527]

Just received my Optimas from Tower Hobbies. I'm surprised nobody mentioned the paint thinner/turpentine smell from the rubber tires. Phew! It's strong. Much stronger than any other kit I've ever bought.

Ahem...

By the way...has anyone had a whiff of the new tyres in this kit? My word, the smell almost got me high. Talk about overpowering.

Honestly, the room in which I am currently storing the Optima box stinks of the tyres. And the box lid is firmly on!

[Baja500 93]

Geez.. Im going to air out the kit box outside before storing it inside 😀

[Raman36 1656]

Geez.. Im going to air out the kit box outside before storing it inside 😀

Light a match and let's us know if something happens lol