Is this a Kyosho Turbo Scorpion?

[NickDandy]

I just got this for $5,  to pickup on the weekend.

Is it Turbo Scorpion ? or a different version. Appears that it might be very old.

Thanks in Advance.

[Hcp22]

No, it's not the Turbo model.

[silvertriple]

The body shell is from a Turbo scorpion... But the shocks are short ones while I believe the Turbo Scorpion had the longer ones also in the original edition (the red color may indicate Beetle or Tomahawk rather than Scorpion). Further it has a short wheel base and wheels seems to be from a tomahawk rather than a Scorpion or turbo scorpion. The black tub was normally a beetle one (same chassis base as Tomahawk). So ultimately, it is the short wheel base (Scorpion, Beetle or Tomahawk). It may be a Tomahawk originally.

[NickDandy]

Thanks, I guess I will wait until I have it "in hand".

Any Kyosho forums.

[Re-Bugged]

What ever it is it’s definitely worth $5  Great find 👍🏻 
 

 

[NickDandy]

Okay. I have it in hand. Missing the battery cover plate. All batteries are soldered and toasted. 
I think it is a Scorpion. Any pictures that I can take to help id? 
 

 

[mongoose1983]

That's a beautiful buggy!

Do you think you can show us that nifty radio, too?

[NickDandy]

I found that it is a Scorpion with a Turbo body. Original release.

I think the radio could be functional, but corrosion of the batteries is really bad. Not sure I want to spend for the replacement batteries, but I might “rig” something up to test.

[didcos]

I like the lego servo mounts!

[KEV THE REV]

Nice old bit of kit - I can smell it from here

[mongoose1983]

Fell in love with the radio. Fantastic specimen! And from the land of the greatest rock n' roll ever none the less

[mike in pa]

Gotta love the old speed control.