lin6499 237 Posted March 17, 2017 Inside the box. There are parts, a piece of sticker, a manual and a catalog. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted March 17, 2017 I do like the quality of the decals on the kyosho re-re's but to be honest like I've said many times before the quality of all of the kyosho re-re's is outstanding and this looks no different 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrera124 80 Posted March 17, 2017 @lin6499 did the catalog belong to the kit's content? Because imho it is very hard to get a Kyosho catalog, during the last years I wasn't able to get one. If the kit comes with it, would be a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lin6499 237 Posted March 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Carrera124 said: @lin6499 did the catalog belong to the kit's content? Because imho it is very hard to get a Kyosho catalog, during the last years I wasn't able to get one. If the kit comes with it, would be a good idea. That's right. The kit comes with the catalog. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lin6499 237 Posted March 17, 2017 A brand new Le Mans 360E motor is not easy to find. IMO, 490 is the best chose I have got. 490 and 360E look similar, so I decided to throw it(490) in. Â BTW, I'm not going to build this Scorpion until I get the optional LED lights. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted March 17, 2017 Thanks for the pictures, still waiting for mine here in HK 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmickmalone 77 Posted March 21, 2017 For those who are interested, it seems RCJAZ seems to have them in stock, and RCMART still on order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matman 1499 Posted March 27, 2017 Stellamodels  has them in stock $249.90 USD . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleblanc 57 Posted March 28, 2017 mine showed up today! Â 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted April 3, 2017 Mine arrived from Stella today....my first buy from them for a little while, and I was happy to discover that their incredible packaging standards have not slipped. Packed in a bulletproof outer box, then triple bubblewrapped and cushioned in masses of polystyrene chips. They are still the best all-round seller out there IMO. My kit also came with the Kyosho catalogue, just like @lin6499's, however I got an additional surprise when I discovered that it also came with the official Kyosho poster for the kit. Has anyone else received this with their kit? A nice little bonus and possible future collectors item. All in all, this is yet another beautifully presented re-release from Kyosho. I'm looking forward to seeing the Javelin already. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted April 8, 2017 My Turbo Scorpion is going to be a shelfer and, although I think the buggy does look quite good with the modern wheels & tyres fitted, I really want the vintage look. So for that reason some original wheels & tyres arrived in the post this week. My family of Kyosho re-releases is certainly growing. Hopefully the next photo will have the Javelin sitting at the bottom. Â Â 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lin6499 237 Posted April 9, 2017 I'm not sure what to do next. Boxart or other color scheme. Red and white looks great, too. Â 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted April 9, 2017 Red does look really nice. I wish that Kyosho had made those original 5 spoke wheels available as optional parts for this release too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert5000 928 Posted April 9, 2017 From the looks of it (and if my time line is correct,) someone in Kyosho's art departement really stepped up their game after the Beetle. Tamiya's drawings from the olden days are closest to my heart, but there's something really special about the Tomahawk and Turbo Scorpion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted April 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Robert5000 said: From the looks of it (and if my time line is correct,) someone in Kyosho's art departement really stepped up their game after the Beetle. Tamiya's drawings from the olden days are closest to my heart, but there's something really special about the Tomahawk and Turbo Scorpion. Yeah I agree, the artwork definitely improved from after the Beetle. The Tomahawk is the best of them all though. It's a simply stunningly presented kit throughout, with wonderful use of colour. I don't really want to break into it, it's so nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert5000 928 Posted April 9, 2017 Agreed, it's just right. It was my first Kyosho kit like in the history of ever and it made a lasting impression, box art, blister packs and all. For me it really showed how good a re-release could be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aleblanc 57 Posted April 9, 2017 On 2017-04-08 at 1:29 PM, Wandy said: My Turbo Scorpion is going to be a shelfer and, although I think the buggy does look quite good with the modern wheels & tyres fitted, I really want the vintage look. So for that reason some original wheels & tyres arrived in the post this week. My family of Kyosho re-releases is certainly growing. Hopefully the next photo will have the Javelin sitting at the bottom. Â Â Â I have the same stash of NIB Kyosho's in my collection. Just started to build my Scorpion today, will probably be my only runner of the bunch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scoobybooster 248 Posted April 10, 2017 Has anybody seen this Vintage series ESC from Kyosho? At least the look of it is quite nice http://www.kyoshoeurope.com/variateurs-electronique-bls-gold-esc-60a-legendary-serie.html  1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klausen 1197 Posted April 10, 2017 3 hours ago, scoobybooster said: Has anybody seen this Vintage series ESC from Kyosho? At least the look of it is quite nice http://www.kyoshoeurope.com/variateurs-electronique-bls-gold-esc-60a-legendary-serie.html  Looks great, would love some of the Le mans branded brushless stuff Kyosho have been releasing, but can't seem to find it anwhere. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 463 Posted April 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Klausen said: Looks great, would love some of the Le mans branded brushless stuff Kyosho have been releasing, but can't seem to find it anwhere. RC Mart has it.  That is the only place I've seen it.  Sure is good looking stuff! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klausen 1197 Posted April 10, 2017 1 hour ago, tamiya3speed said: RC Mart has it. Â That is the only place I've seen it. Â Sure is good looking stuff! Just found them on Banzai too, for a far lower price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lin6499 237 Posted April 11, 2017 I guess you guys might want to watch this. Â 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted April 11, 2017 3 hours ago, lin6499 said: I guess you guys might want to watch this. Â What a great video. I'm surprised they used that photo in the beginning @:04Â . So many old Tamiyas! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champ85 609 Posted April 11, 2017 Hah. Very 80's. Thanks Lin. I just ordered the Kyosho Le Mans brushless ESC and motors for mine when I finally get around to building them. It's a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing and getting your hands on these is not easy in the USA unless you buy directly from KyoshoAmerica ($$$). None of the normal places carry everything (I couldn't find them anyway on AMain/Tower/etc) yet KyoshoAmerica says "in stock" for everything. That's nice, but I don't want to pay retail! Kyosho needs to do a better job of distributing in the USA if they want US buyers to stop buying from overseas. 2 x Kyosho 37051 (Le Mans 240S ESC (Sensor & sensorless compatible)) 1 x Kyosho 37031 (Le Mans 240 S Brushless motor for 2 WD / 19.5 T) 1 x Kyosho 37032 (Le Mans 240 S Brushless motor for 4 WD / 15.5 T) 1 x Kyosho R246-8582 (Silicone Sensor Cable 170mm) (for Optima) 1 x Kyosho R246-8583 (Silicone Sensor Cable 190mm) (for Scorpion/Beetle) Actually the store I ended up buying from did not have the 170mm cable in stock so I need to source that elsewhere but everything else should be shipping soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lin6499 237 Posted April 12, 2017 12 hours ago, Theibault said: What a great video. I'm surprised they used that photo in the beginning @:04Â . So many old Tamiyas! I guess Tamiya is too good to be ignored. Vintage RC history won't be completed without Tamiya. Take me for example, although I got so many Optimas, Javlins., etc., I also have tons of Tamiya stuffs, such as Hotshot or Grasshoper. Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites