NickDandy 6 Posted March 24, 2021 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. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hcp22 5 Posted March 24, 2021 No, it's not the Turbo model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silvertriple 3474 Posted March 24, 2021 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDandy 6 Posted March 25, 2021 Thanks, I guess I will wait until I have it "in hand". Any Kyosho forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10007 Posted March 25, 2021 What ever it is it’s definitely worth $5 Great find 👍🏻 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDandy 6 Posted March 28, 2021 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? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted March 29, 2021 That's a beautiful buggy! Do you think you can show us that nifty radio, too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDandy 6 Posted March 29, 2021 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
didcos 37 Posted April 1, 2021 I like the lego servo mounts! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEV THE REV 2304 Posted April 1, 2021 Nice old bit of kit - I can smell it from here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mongoose1983 3335 Posted April 2, 2021 Fell in love with the radio. Fantastic specimen! And from the land of the greatest rock n' roll ever none the less Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike in pa 64 Posted April 9, 2021 Gotta love the old speed control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites