Kyosho Optima Pro Legendary Series & My Plans
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In this video I talk the upcoming rerelease of the Kyosho Optima Pro in the Kyosho Legendary Series and also about my plans to build a Kyosho Optima Pro out of a standard Kyosho Optima, using a repro body, wheels, tyres and decals. Although the Optima Pro is still being rereleased, I will continue with original plans to build one myself using the parts I have as the rerelease has different coloured alloy parts, which I don't think lok quite as good as the original. That said, I think I will still get the rerelease! :)
Body from TBG: teambluegroove.com/
Wheels from Pargustore: www.ebay.com.au/str/pmg828
Tyres from Marwan: marwanrc.com/
Decals from MCI Racing: mciracing.ca/
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FYI you’re still the best!
Oh thanks mate! Cheers! 🙂👍
Sweet episode, lovely smorgasbord of kit 🤩 great to see ya Mick 🤘
Thanks mate. The Pro is one sexual lookin beast! Cheers mate! 🙂👍
Nice releases. Still want them to do the Gallop, Progress and a Turbo Rocky :)
Oh yeah those three would be awesome releases. Fingers crossed! 🤞🤞
I’d use the decals for that build you plan on doing! I’m quite happy the Pro is coming. Hopes when Kyosho made the body for the prototype, I had my fingers crossed they would bring this back.
Haha, no way! I mean if you're referring to the big decals, as in the like rere Optima how they used all decals to basically make the paint job.
That's kinda 95% the reason for continuing with my initial plan. The paint job is probably gonna be a pain to do but for me it's all about the challenge. I think that's why I never built my rere Optima, after painting the original, the rere didn't seem to exciting. 🤷♂️
Yeah, I had a suspision the Pro would come back. It's so close to the original Optima they'd be silly not to bring it back, they already had 99% of the parts. Great to see it back though! My crystal ball says the Turbo Ultima and Ultima Pro may not be too far away either! 😁🤞🤞
Looking forward to see what you do with yours.
Haha, I'll just be happy if I can get it out before the rere's hit the shops. 😂👍
G'day Mick - looks like a good one. Have a good day mate.
G'day Michael! I agree mate, the Pro looks awesome. Thanks, you too! 🙂👍
Always cool to see what you can do with the builds
I'm hoping they re re a newer Ultima
Awesome T-shirt once again 💀🤘
Hoping this one will turn out as planned. For the Pro it's all about getting the paint job right, so fingers crossed! I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of the Ultimas. I really think they'll bring back the Turbo and Pro, purely because they have 90% of the parts for both in the standard Ultima. Lets hope! 🤞
Thanks, you just reminded me, I need more shirts. I don't wanna be that guy who wore the same couple of shirts on CZcams for 8 years. 😂👍
Great video Mick 👍 looking forward to seeing more 👌
Thanks Mark. There is much more in the works. Still dragging my feet a bit but getting there! 🙂👍
Man, I've been looking for a Turbo Ultima forever. Jonesing for the one on your shelf!
Yeah they're not easy to come by. I've had this one for a lot of years, finally restored it about a year ago. I'll leave a link to the video, maybe it'll be helpful if you do find one and need to restore it. Good luck in your search! 👍
czcams.com/video/KI1m1Q8Of5s/video.html&t
Hey folks, just a warning about the Pargu Store fellow, not the best at correcting their mistakes. Sent me some Avante wheels (gold & black) that looked like they’d been left in the sun for months. Terrible-looking things though the wheel machining was excellent, credit where it’s due. One of the wheel locks was also threaded so had to be recut with a larger screw. Just a head’s up. Think ignoring my complaint will go away, the poor soul :) :)
Not good mate! I've not had any issues with his products, so far at least🤞. Thanks for the heads up! 🙂👍
Love looking at the pics with the 80s music in background ! 🔥
Glad you enjoyed it mate. 🙂👍
Nice video as always Mick, and that OPTIMA pro is going to come up sweet as
Thanks Andrew! I hope so mate. The paint is gonna be the deciding factor in this one. 😬👍
Great video and great Megadeth t-shirt, Mick! Thanks for showing off all those goodies. Those wheels are sweeeet!
Thanks Fil! Haha, everyone notices my shirts. Think I'm starting to develop a complex 🤣.
I quite like the Pargustore wheels. When I was searching for parts yesterday I found just how many Pargustore wheels I have. I didn't count em but it's gotta be bordering on hoarding! 😂👍
loving the shirt, Mick.
Thank you! 🙂👍
I look forward to this build Mick, reckon it’ll be an absolute belter as usual… can’t wait mate 👍🏼👍🏼
I'm looking forward to it too mate... Well, maybe not the painting so much but it'll be a challenge! Thanks mate I hope so. Cheers! 🙂👍
Great to see a new video and you doing well 🙂
Dang that Optima Pro looks good!!! I want one!
Thanks mate, always great to be here. Hope you are doing well too.
Oh yeah the Pro looks sweet! 🙂👍
Your Ultima looks fantastic. Love the eye popping colour combo....🤩
Thanks mate. That one is still one of my favourites. 🙂👍
Rad shirt! This is definitely my next kit.
Thanks mate! I'm hoping to get this one too. 🙂👍
Great vid Mick and agree the original Optima is the Boss! Love the T-Shirt mate😉👍
G'day mate! Yeah, I can't decide between the original Optima and the Pro for looks. I never thought a car with brown on it would ever look good but they changed my mind! 😂
Thanks mate. You reminded me, better change my shirt for the next video! 👃😂👍
G'day Mick!! 🤠🙋♀️
Your magic Custom Ultima looks hot!. Yeh I remember you showing the alloys before too, they're nice. The new soon to be released body looks great colours are spot on and the boomerang looking shapes behind the side windows is a nice touch 👌. Thanks very much for sharing your plans plus the great news and showing your custom build mate, great video👊🏆🦘🇦🇺
G'day mate! 👋
Thanks, I prolly should have given the Ultima a dust! 😬
Yeah I thought I'd shown them before. Getting old now, I forget a lot 😂. The Pro looks awesome, the body is so low and sleek. Those body details, like the ones you mentioned plus the bobtail just looks awesome and who would have thought brown would ever work too but they pulled it off though!
No probs at all mate. I really wish I have of stuck to my plan and got my Pro done earlier, oh well.
I'll still do it though as I really want to do this paint job, even if it is a total pain.
Cheers mate! 🙂👍
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Dust!!??? It looked perfectly clean mate, such a stunning looking buggy, well done as usual👌.
Yeh we noticed the bobtail on the roof too if that's what you're talking about, it's a good looker. Thanks heaps for your video and we're looking forward to the next one you do mate👍
@@outbackrcaustralia4895 Yeah, it's pretty dusty lol. Thanks mate!
I meant the rear spoiler, or bobtail, I'm not really sure what they call them, but yeah the one on the roof is also a nice touch.
No probs mate. I'm thinking the Cosmo pain job is next. It always seems to be looking at me when I walk in the room. 😂👍
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I didn't notice the bobtail back that far lol I was too busy perving at its good looking roof design,sorry mate I'm a bit🤪😁
Gunna be expensive this one no doubt but then again it Kyosho but I’m interested in it for sure.
Good vid mate and good to see you back😎🤘👍
Oh yeah, I think it will be too. I'm thinking it'll be around the price of the standard Optima but that's still a lot of coin. We better start saving! 😁
Thanks Lee, great to be here. Cheers! 🙂👍
Hello from the states awesome channel
G'day from Australia 👋. Thanks mate! 🙂👍
Hey Mick, I have a good feeling that your Optima Pro will be “released” before those re-re units hit the shelves. 👍
G'day Terence! 👋
You know, you might be right there too! Thanks for pointing that out, dunno why I didn't think about it😂. If June is the accurate release date there's still well over a month. I better get on it! Thanks mate!👍
Nice!
Thanks Richard! 🙂👍
Peace sells megadeath t-shirt 👌
That's the one, good eye! 😁🤘
I just found out that my OG Optima has the Optima Gold Package put on so I am going to wait until the Pro upper tray becomes available, buy the Turbo and turn it into my runner.
Hey Mick!! Good to see you! I’m excited about the optima as it’s my favorite kyosho but honestly have you heard they re re the Tamiya FAV? Honestly I can’t wait to see you get one and see what you do to that one! Really excited that you’re back!
G'day! 👋
Always good great to be here, things get in the way sometimes though. I think I saw something about the FAV coming back, good stuff! I have a XB version of the FAV and I've never even run it 😬. They are a pretty cool beast though and great for modifying. Maybe I'll add the FAV to my wish list and see what can be done with it. Thanks mate! 🙂👍
@@RCHobbyShed ah man you gotta do one! Go CRAZY on it . Also want to see how you would do a camouflage job on it! Thanks
@@thecretanbull4784 I'll have to see how I go for dollars, kinda broke these days. But it would be cool to build a sick one with a camo job. 🤔👍
Hello Sir. Good to watch your videos and they gives a lot of information. I appreciate them. I just bought the Kyosho Optima Mid 2022 and just finished the body. The paintwork is good with the tamiya PS sprays, but to place the decals right can be hard. Either you place them a bit wrong with the angels or maybe you will get some airbubbles underneath them. I´m strugling to try to get this right, but I can never get it to look precisely right as the originals. Maybe I just have to practice more...it means purchasing more kits and that is not so bad anyway. Well as said befor I really appreciate your videos. Best regards from Hans, Copenhagen Denmark.
Mick, that's cool! So you beat Kyosho on the Ultima build (awesome paint job, BTW!), but this one they got you? You almost got it ready in time, he he... Well, good you had it safely stored and ready, it didn't rust in pieces, he he... I'll be looking forward to this one, whether you hurry get yours built, or it's the release that comes first... I'm actually quite keen on it myself, it looks cool, and from what I could see, a bit cheaper than the Turbo Optima, so might be good for someone like me, might need to add a rear wing, though...
G'day Mads! Thanks mate. Haha, well the Ultima was really just a resto/mod but yeah I guess I had the slipper and stuff in mine before Kyosho did. Funny, someone actually reminded me that I may not be beaten with the Pro just yet, as it won't actually be out till late June. So if I get onto mine I may just beat them 😂
Haha yeah can have things Rusting In Pieces!
Yeah it kinda seems pointless for me to do mine now but since they've changed alloy colours to colours I'm not really keen on, I might as well continue. I'll probably end up with both at some point anyway 😂.
I agree mate, the Pro does look cool. Would be great for you mate, go get it! 😁👍
This is looking like a great project, i need to get another custom build done. I have one idea and it should be easy to do 🤔 watch this space 😎
I think so too mate, although I probably should have done it a long time ago. Custom builds are the best I think, will be great to see what your idea is. I'll keep an eye out. Cheers! 🙂👍
@@RCHobbyShed yeah, been thinking what to run in winter when head back indoors. And im going to see if my plan works 😁
Mic hope you’re doing well “down under”. Currently building an LC Racing LC10B5. I preordered the RC10 40th. You getting that one? Hello from USA.🇺🇸
G'day mate! I'm doing ok down here, hope you are doing well. Oh nice, they look like a real nice machine. That's awesome mate, congrats. I'd like one but don't think I can afford it right now, maybe I'll get the 50th 😂. Cheers mate! 🙂👍
Do you play any instruments? Just thought I'd ask cause I see you wearing metal shirts. I took up guitar recently and just curious if you play drums or any instruments
Haha, I wish! I do have a guitar and amp but couldn't even get past Smoke On The Water, so the guitar is just an ornament now 😂. I've always been into metal and other music too but metal is always there, and always worn the shirts. I hope you do better than I did with the guitar. Good luck with it! 🙂👍
I’m going to pass on the pro. I have a Turbo I built into a Javelin. I painted the turbo body too so I can change back and forth. I’m waiting on the Turbo Optima Mid Special.
Hopefully the Turbo Optima Mid Special isn't too far away! 🙂👍
Just curious what kind of yellow paint are you using here? Thanks in advance
I'll have to get back to you on that. I'm thinking I'll be mixing my own but maybe using Tamiya Camel Yellow as a base. Not sure if I'll do it in layers, like Yellow backed with Camel Yellow. Or maybe I'll decant them and mix.
Then another option is using Createx airbrush paint and mixing it, which might be the easiest option.
I'm hoping to get started on it very soon so keep and eye out for the video. 🙂👍
@@RCHobbyShed awesome man I want to go with a light yellow color for my turbo optima mid spare car I got laying around
great video as always, you might want to edit the video as you can see you address on the box.
Thanks mate. I actually noticed that but figured I usually don't get enough views to worry about too many eyes seeing it. I know, strange thought process I had there 😂. Cheers for letting me know! 👍
@RCHobbyShed yea no worries long as you know bud 👍 I'm in the UK so nothing to worry about 🤣🤣
@@yeti200sx Haha, well if you do decide to drop in let me know and I'll put the kettle on. 😂
@@RCHobbyShed will do 👌🤣🤣
@@yeti200sx 🤣👍
Is that a triumph body on your ultima
Yes it is! At the time I had a Triumph and a load of parts. This Ultima was actually built from about 70% Pro XL parts, the Triumph body, some rere Optima parts, some custom parts and a handful or other bits. Don't ask what the wing is though as I can't remember for the life of me 😂. The side plates and stuff I made but the wing itself, no idea! 🙂👍
what's the price on those
Sorry, that I don't know but I think they'll be a similar price to the base Optima. Just now I'm seeing $639.99 at Metro Hobbies here in Australia. 👍
Bit of a shame as the Pro is basically the same again.
I guess it wouldn't be a Pro if it was too different but I get what you mean. Although it looks the same it is quite different up close. Belt drive instead of chain, hex hardware, the newer gears and so on. I just would have preferred they left it with silver alloy chassis parts and red shocks. 🙂👍
Sorry, I was meaning following the Turbo with the Pro. A bit lazy in my humble opinion.
The fast attack is coming back in August. They should come back with all the Ultimas.
Yeah I heard the FAV is coming back. All the Ultimas would be great!
When. The gold chassis one was gorgeous.
When? You mean when is the Pro coming? I heard end of June.
The gold chassis one, you mean the Turbo Optima? Yeah they are nice. 🙂👍
@@RCHobbyShed yeah I was talking about the turbo optima I think it's a gorgeous piece of kit.
@@bradkalman2353 Oh yeah, they are! 🙂👍