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Kyosho 3032: optima
I3uster

Hi, I’m currently look for a period speed controller to try and keep it as 80s as possible. She will be a runner and I would love to find a vintage race series to enter.
I guess the only thing I’m conscious of is breaking parts that are becoming difficult to find, and I don’t really want to have to use later legendary release parts.
18-May-2020

Kyosho 30702 lotus gt1 spider tf-3 pure ten ep
I3uster

Thanks all. @scollins I also have a TF-2 which I’m working on at the moment, I love this chassis!
The colour is ‘175LB sky blue’ by Custom Colour which is a rattle can from my local hobby shop.
23-May-2020

Had to do it........
scollins

Very nice, Lancia’s were always the best looking cars in rallying. Looking forward to seeing the final build. ??
23-May-2020

Gt40- one of my favorites for sure
scollins

Very cool!

As you know the Gulf oil racing colours are my favourite, this is a great build! ??
23-May-2020

Porsche 934 turbo rsr
kelvinkhng

What a great looking car, and fabulous old chassis. ??
3-Jun-2020

Kyosho 3032: optima
I3uster

The 1985 original belt drive conversion didn’t come with a slipper clutch, in fact the first belt drive conversions weren’t even by Kyosho, this is my original belt drive conversion not the later Legendary version in the re-realise cars. This was my old racing chassis which I drove for about 3 years at Chingford Car Club and in the BRCA Nationals.

The second chassis is a chain drive original
9-Aug-2020

Kyosho 3032: optima
I3uster

Hi, you’re right the gearbox did need a small modification, unfortunately I don’t have an image.
On the original car the servo mounted under the radio plate on a mounting plate as you say, it was servo taped and cable tied in place. I’m trying to keep my as original as possible, so I haven’t used any re-release parts, so I have servo taped mine steering servo in, it’s not likely to go racing so right now this is good enough. If you can find one without the mounting wings cut off, the Futaba MC112b is perfect for this vintage of car. I also like the way it mounts,

If I can help at all, please feel free to PM me.
14-Sep-2020

Another kyosho 3032: optima
I3uster

@mtbkym01 good call.
20-Sep-2020

Another kyosho 3032: optima
I3uster

@beefmuffin, yes I thought it was a bit more interesting than a box of parts.
23-Sep-2020

Difficult car to restore but a great end result.
acprc

Very nice!
25-Oct-2020

Another kyosho 3032: optima
I3uster

Me too, can you tell!!
28-Oct-2020


I3uster

Thanks both, this Bigwig came to me used and in need of some love and a few new parts. I stripped it down completely, carefully cleaned, re-lubricated and reassembled it. It also has its original MSC, period Futaba servos, 27Mhz radio and Technigold motor. Like many I wasn’t a fan of the Bigwig, but it has become a firm favourite.
3-Sep-2021

Mini 50
I3uster

Thanks, these are great cars, this 1/12 class is very popular in the UK.

Mardave have been making these little Mini’s for 50 years, this year they realised 50 limited edition cars to celebrate the anniversary.
4-Sep-2021

Porsche 934 - 45th anniversary
I3uster

I bought it privately from a chap that ordered a few in from Europe.
10-Jan-2023