Building an RC: Kyosho Javelin (Part 2)

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Building an RC: Kyosho Javelin (Part 2)

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3 жыл бұрын

This is the final video (part 2) of the Kyosho Javelin build. In this video I replace the initial motor I installed, added the customized driver, and present clips and photos of the completed car. I’ll be doing a test run when the weather is better.
For part 1 (main build video):
• Building an RC: Kyosho...
For the custom driver build video:
• Painting and Building ...
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I really enjoyed building the Javelin. Like the Scorpion, the parts and assembly was quite a favorable experience. The Javelin was stored unfinished because I was looking for an appropriate/unique brushed motor for the car. I originally was thinking of a modified vintage Reedy or a Kyosho 240SB, but I came across what I think is a little bit more uncommon (especially in this condition), a Kyosho Le Mans Pro High Torque motor. It’s a 16T double motor, 30,000 RPM, and works with 7.2v to 9.6v. It’s in really good condition so I only had to take it apart, clean, and re-oil the ball bearings. I also desoldered and cleaned the capacitors and then shortened and soldered them back.
As fo for the car, I kept the original orange roll cage and chrome wheels in the box. I wanted a more modern (but still ‘80s) take so I used a white roll cage, black wheels, etc. I wanted the kit to look more like a race version (as opposed to the box art one). Also installed a custom aluminum wing. Other upgrades include: HD slipper pads, aluminum servo mount, hard front support, aluminum servo saver, Turbo Optima gold under guard. Although there are many more upgrades I would want, I decided to not go overboard since this car won’t be used as much.
The Javelin always stood out to me even back in the day and I'm glad I was able to build one. I hope you enjoyed this video and build.
Electronics
Motor: Kyosho Le Mans Pro High Torque
Servo: KO Propo PDS-2514 Power
Receiver: KO Propo KR-211FH
ESC: Reedy SC550
Battery: 7.2V NiMH
Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!

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@patrickthehedgehog 3 жыл бұрын

When the photo segment started I literally felt my credit card be charged $400. Beautiful.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks and thank you for watching :)!

@matusknives Жыл бұрын

That looks absolutely stunning. My hat is off.

@midnitep82 3 жыл бұрын

This thing is incredible, I’m literally going to buy a javelin now.

@ragsixracing 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy thing is, it's such a good car despite how old it is. The optima chassis was ahead of its time...

@leebirch4423 3 жыл бұрын

Best Javelin I've seen, Excellent, I'm very jealous.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Appreciate it.

@cgrant26 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Javelin when I was a kid back in the 80s, just this year I got and built the Turbo Optima re-release and promptly put a traditional orange Javelin body on it. Looks pretty nice with all the gold colored aluminum and Kyosho gold shocks. Really like the look of your spoiler!

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and thank you for watching! One of my favorites and one of the nicer roll cage type chassis RC cars out there.

@brifixit1962 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one of these (Kyosho Salute - almost the same) in 1987 and I still have it!

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian Martin! That's wonderful! Back in the day I would just daydream and see it on the top shelf at a local hobby shop. Must've been a top kit back then.

@brifixit1962 3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours from memory the kit cost me over 600 New Zealand dollars back then.

@beesod6412 3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea how I ended up missing this build, But it's stunning, Thank you for all the time and hardwork you put into your videos & RCs

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bee Sod! I appreciate the kind words and support, as always!

@craiglizt8074 2 жыл бұрын

Bonus points for painting the lettering on the side of the tires! I always thought that looked so cool on these Javelins!

@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Craig! And thank you for watching.

@jamesh950 3 жыл бұрын

Javelin is not my cup of tea, but the white frame, the enhanced rear wing and white lettering on the tires made it that much nicer. The driver is the icing on the cherry on top.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I do like the original orange roll cage, when I was a kid, but now I'm not as much a fan of it and so I switched it to white. Thanks for watching.

@MDBski 2 жыл бұрын

What a masterpiece. Love the driver details.

@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Michal!

@tm_vis-rc 5 ай бұрын

brillliantly done!

@GardenCG 11 ай бұрын

Looks good... and fast 🙂

@chrismagallanes8858 3 жыл бұрын

Dude that's amazing you should be a photographer

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Thank you for watching! I don't know I think it will be too much or too time consuming to be one ;). But thank you for the thought and compliment. Take care.

@johnjarvis8480 3 жыл бұрын

My javelin arrives tomorrow, won’t look as good as yours !!! Yours is the best I’ve seen, very very nice 👍🏼

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again! Appreciate it :). Have fun with the build and I hope you'll enjoy it.

@MrAldo20 3 жыл бұрын

Simply stunning looking buggy. Amazing work

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@RCnerd74 3 жыл бұрын

The Javelin is the hottest rc buggy ever made! And this is an epic vintage build. Love it :o)

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, RCnerd74! Definitely one of the coolest and underrated. Thanks again for watching!

@RCnerd74 3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours I agree. You do a great job with your videos! Keep them coming :o)

@robertpatterson3876 5 ай бұрын

I keep coming back to look at your builds buddy, you have great attention to detail and an eye for the styling and photos. Looking forward to what else you’ve got coming out. Would like to see what you do with an optima mid 😜

@breakshot7451 9 ай бұрын

almost forgot how good looking my javelin (in general) was. i really raced the hack out of mine back then. the one thing i remember that wasn t so nice is to get all the dirt out of all those nooks and crannies;)))

@stefankosar1235 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful buggy, amazing to look at!!!

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jasonharris630 3 жыл бұрын

Kyosho is the GREATEST!🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jason Harris!

@ragsixracing 3 жыл бұрын

Now I see how the red shocks work with the wheel nuts and driver. Did not see that at last post

@thesillypig785 2 жыл бұрын

Best looking buggy I ever seen! Now I have to find a reason why I need this in my collection :)

@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, TheSillypig! And good luck with the build if you ever get one.

@thesillypig785 2 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours I am so close to buying one but I can't find any place that has the white bodykit in stock, even Kyosho themselves are out of stock. I could paint it but I doubt that will look nice for long...

@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын

I think the white one is quite rare now. I bought it over a year ago when the parts were available, and I remember back then it was even limited in stock. Maybe you could buy a spare roll cage and just spray paint it white (that way you still have the original?). And you can re-paint extra one when it gets beat up

@thesillypig785 2 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours So I did buy the buggy last night, I'm gonna try dying the cage red. Should work since it's already orange. And I will keep hunting for the white cage.

@Chunky246 3 жыл бұрын

Superb build. Best Javelin I've seen. Keep the videos coming as they are awesome.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt! Appreciate the words and will keep it at.

@amadeuspaulussen 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Very calm and informative!

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for watching. Really appreciate it!

@jaysrcexpedition 3 жыл бұрын

So clean amazing work beautiful piece of art.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jayjucker expedition! Appreciate it and thank you for watching.

@ragsixracing 3 жыл бұрын

The color scheme is very nice. Gold turbo optima shocks would be epic...

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

I love gold when done properly and not over the top. One day I'll probably do something with gold. But yes, on your other comment, I wanted red for the white/black theme-and just hints of gold to match the motor.

@dsoupashis 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning job!

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@JustforFun-xh6ld 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning job mate, it's a beauty. Very envious of your bench and clinical work practices too.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Justfor Fun, thank you and appreciate the words! Thanks for watching. By the way, I saw your video "Racing by Post" the other day :)

@1980VINZ 3 жыл бұрын

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW 🤯😵 Holy shit!!!!!!!!! What a fucking beauty!!!! This is one of the most amazing RC cars I’ve seen in my life and I’m 40 years old.......... I’m in love!!!!! Big salut from France! 🇫🇷 Vinz🙋‍♂️

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup, 1980’VINZ! I appreciate the kind words! I hope all is well in France.

@paulo80 3 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful built and great video, I just got my javelin and will use your video to built it. Love from Amsterdam🇳🇱

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paulo Martins! Appreciate the kind words and good luck with the Javelin build! I hope all is well in Amsterdam-one of my favorite places.

@Bugster987 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. What a good looking car

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bugster987! And t hanks for watching.

@simong7310 3 жыл бұрын

Epic. Great taste for visualization.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Simon G! Appreciate it and thank you for watching

@00Spynall00 Жыл бұрын

As always another awesome build 😊

@grahamaker1648 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for your build video. Keep up the work really love your videos

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and appreciate the anticipation! Working on the next one.

@thegreattreon0177 3 жыл бұрын

THAT IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David! And thank you for watching

@hunterxninja836 3 жыл бұрын

it is so beautiful...wonderful workmanship..all the best brother

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! And thanks for watching!

@RConmyMind 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car!

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@topforce5298 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect...

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Top Force! And thank you for watching.

@alwTicToc 3 жыл бұрын

This looks fantastic. When they are not on backorder I am picking one up. I wanted one so bad as a kid but had to settle for a Kyosho Icarus as my first RC car.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching. Definitely try to get one when you can. One my favorites and the build experience was a fun one. Probably try to get some of the upgrades if you have a budget since it’s not as easy to get them like before. I remember the Icarus! It has a roll cage body too and a 550 motor If I recall.

@alwTicToc 3 жыл бұрын

The Icarus did. The front suspension was just taught plastic arms. No shocks. It served me very well until it was upgraded with a Tamiya Boomerang. I did get my hands on the Kyosho Ultima re-release. It is still in the box until I pick up the electrics I need for it. Way excited to get going on that one.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

@@alwTicToc Good luck with the Ultima! That's a pretty cool one and on my list, hopefully.

@ktmkeith13 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice unit

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@user-ep8wb7qu7g 3 жыл бұрын

🇯🇵からです。めっちゃカッコいい！！私はオプティマプロ持ってました。

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

どうもありがとうございました！オプティマはかっこいい！

@bobavince 3 жыл бұрын

Great work and nice video 👌

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thank you for the sub. I watched a few of yours and those in car cameras in the snow are fun to watch!

@SuperHelibob 3 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful job. Wish I had your methodical approach and a bit of your talent. I do t have a Kyosho yet but I’d like one next year maybe. I was planning on the Javelin but now I’m torn because i’d quite like a 2wd car to play with and the Ultima would be a great option. I think the build would be more fun of the Javelin/Optima though

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Bob! I think you won’t go wrong with the Ultima. That’s a great one too-and the history. The tub frame on the Ultima is quite unique and I’m sure it performs very well even for a classic.

@porta_patrols 3 жыл бұрын

awesome car!

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)!

@PhYnYx11 3 жыл бұрын

This isn't just good, it's exquisite. Please can you supply a list of hop-up options / extras fitted? All the other Javelin builds look boring by comparison. Awesome job.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thank of you for watching. Let me try and list what I can recall: - Kyosho White roll cage - Kyosho black 43mm wheels - Kyosho High Torque motor (gold) - Kyosho Turbo Optima gold underbody - Kyosho HD Slipper Pad - Kyosho aluminum servo mount - Kyosho aluminum servo saver - Kyosho hard front support - Tamiya helmet/head driver - Tamiya Avante driver body/cockpit - Pargu Wing - Red aluminum wheel nuts - Some custom PVC on the lower chassis - Added other decals not part of the kit - Painted tire letters - I also shortened/rewired the ESC wires and the motor is hooked up via spade terminals so it's tidy and all black - Electronics listed in the description

@wimdepril6920 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build. I have my Javelin on order. Will use your build as inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing!

@MrCaprinut 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you channel. Really clean work. It just looks stunning. I've subscribed :-) Love from Norway

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, MrCaprinut! Appreciate the sub! I hope all is well in Norway! Haven’t been there but Oslo is on my list one day.

@MrCaprinut 3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours Yep all well here. I try to avoid people these days to keep on the safe side. Welcome if you decide to come here for a visit :-)

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, MrCaprinut! Perhaps one day when pandemic has subsided! Stay safe.

@JetNautics 3 жыл бұрын

Heavily underrated channel , yt algorithm messing this channels outreach, I truly hope you get more traffic, I'm also a fellow builder of Rc Airplane models, I know how hard it is to gain subs.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hang in there and keep making videos as long as you're having fun doing them.

@JetNautics 3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours Thanks I will

@juniorflores687 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful build - will now go watch part 1. Waiting for the Javelin to be restocked.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Junior Flores! And thanks for watching. Really appreciate it. Good luck with the Javelin. I hope you’ll be able to get one.

@irritablearchitect 3 жыл бұрын

A looker, for sure.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lr2a841 3 жыл бұрын

Vert nice rc car 👍🇫🇷

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching :)! Merci

@claptoned0 2 жыл бұрын

The gold days of RC cars.

@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes, sadly gone are those days.

@tetrapanax1 3 жыл бұрын

I've never built a Kyosho but seeing this makes me want to so badly. Looks too good to run but I can't just have shelf queens. Hmmm

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

I think if you can get one you should before they run out. It definitely can be run and I usually run my builds but the weather just hasn't been good lately.

@skywalker9048 Жыл бұрын

wowwww

@daanrutten1176 3 жыл бұрын

Really beautiful and a cool clean look!!! Where did you buy the wing. That’s looks amazing on this car

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Daan Rutten! The wing is a Pargu wing. You can get it from their store online or thru fleabay.

@jerrymoney1479 2 жыл бұрын

That’s it ! Best looking thing ever. I am getting one and in white!! I saw one in sea foam green, do I spray them in white or they sell white cages? Please advice as I am new to this RC craze. 👍

@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jerry! The roll cages are aftermarket from Kyosho. The original is orange and then there are 5 from Kyosho you buy separately (red, neon yellow, black, sea foam green, and white). Some parts here I replaced so the original kit will look a bit different. Good luck!

@pandroidigital 11 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@simonthelwell8730 3 жыл бұрын

Just incredible once again, can I asked what you used for the side Yokohama small panel? I would love to add this to mine?

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Simon Thelwell! And thank you for watching. The white panel is a thin pvc sheet. I got it from the local hardware and they come in different thickness

@jellymotionorigami7991 3 жыл бұрын

I love your builds. Will you make the Optima 2WD?

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching! I'm not sure yet if I'll be building a vintage/re-release of the Ultima 2WD (there is an actual Optima 2WD but that is rare and I won't be able to acquire one). However, for 2WD buggies I have a few cars already lined up: Tamiya Super Astute, RC10 Gold Pan, and a special Kyosho Ultima 2WD RB5 (WC SP2).

@erikrunas226 3 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing. Just one question...what holds the battery pack in side to side?

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Erik and thanks! The battery is held in place by straps with velcro. You don't see it in the video because I'm not running the car. Probably the one thing I find inconvenient.

@erikrunas226 3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours thank you for your reply.

@sathishpillay7178 Жыл бұрын

Amazing, can you tell me which wheels you using?

@kevinkev1530 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kevin! And thanks for watching.

@CMBProjects 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool buggy!! You would like to see my homemade 1/5 49cc RC buggy!

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I checked yours out and it's a pretty sweet setup. I like the details and wish I could see you building or manufacturing it ;).

@CMBProjects 3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours oh thanks! I have a video with some pictures of the building. I'm making a new one a posting more detailed videos 😁👍

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

That's cool! Good luck with new one!

@tobyjohns3814 3 жыл бұрын

Once again, amazing. What rear wing is that?

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Toby Johns. It’s a by Pargu.

@tobyjohns3814 3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours thank you, I just saw that on another comment. Congrats again on a great build. Just started mine, it’ll be a light runner, a few hop ups along the way (Turbo Optima wheels for more tyre choice and to keep the soft Sand Super tyres nice, silver undertray). In time I’d like a few more, if my shocks leak I’ll go for Gold shocks, and I think this wing for sure. Maybe another roll cage colour. Oh, and a part of an Avante driver, don’t know where I got that idea...

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

@@tobyjohns3814 Good luck with the build! Good idea on the wheels and tires. I have the Turbo Optima wheels and tires as well-keeping the stock ones since I'm not running on dirt.

@1129DSJ 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome build, what’s the music? 👍

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David! And thanks for watching. So So by Roof, and Hurt You Anymore by CLNGR

@wlphotographies2146 2 жыл бұрын

Same architecture as the MARUI SAMURAI with chain transmission

@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Quite close but it definitely is more capable on a track

@wallacedouglas2840 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the metal slip on's for the motor wired.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Hi wallace, I got them from a local hardware store some time ago. They’re flat spade female terminals. I believe they can withstand close to 400 F

@brianlee8877 2 жыл бұрын

Can you provide the option parts list? I like the grey body, the golden chassis and the metal wing.

@MechanicAfterHours 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, thanks for watching. The body is actually white and probably looks grey due to the lighting. Body is from Kyosho (OTB247W), the underbody protector is from a Turbo Optima Gold and the wing is from Pargu (South Korea).

@eltomasoable 10 ай бұрын

Mine wants to tip over in turns, on tires that would slide around the asphalt easily with my other cars, even the optima mid, love that one. Want the new one as well. Have you lowered your car, looks kinda like it. I would rather scrape the chassis than tip over in turns..................

@MechanicAfterHours 10 ай бұрын

Yes, car is lowered since I run on flat surfaces. Thicker shock oil can help keep the car grounded on asphalt, lowered and playing with toe out and camber. As for the underside, luckily I haven’t scratched it yet

@eltomasoable 10 ай бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours How did you lower it, internal spacers in the shocks, by how much, or another method of lowering it?

@JeffersonHumber 3 жыл бұрын

Have to ask, what are those black wheels you've used? Are they Optima 5 spoke OTH244BK ?

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s correct. Thanks for watching.

@floridalife7877 3 жыл бұрын

What were you using to paint the sand super letters on the tires?

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

An acrylic white paint pen

@floridalife7877 3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours nice. Looks good

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

@@floridalife7877 Thanks and thank you for watching!

@floridalife7877 3 жыл бұрын

@@MechanicAfterHours for sure. I’m building a Turbo Scorpion currently. I plan on building the Javelin or Turbo Optima next when they come back in stock. I race offroad on black crc carpet with modern buggies (Xray xb2 and Yokomo CAL 3) but I love this legendary series line by Kyosho. I am building a few as shelf queens/ collectors items. I prefer the lines from the 80’s buggies over the buggies of today.

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Sounds like you're a serious racer! I think with these older Kyosho re-res, they're just beautiful to look at and work on. Especially since they have alloy parts and a lot of individualism. Sometimes, I don't want to run these because they're just historic and parts are hard to come by. I don't mind keep them as shelf queens and testing them once. But others don't seem to understand that.

@shamneo8353 3 жыл бұрын

Can it fit 2S lipo batt?

@MechanicAfterHours 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Sham Neo. I believe a 2S can fit, if you look at the Kyosho Japan website (you maybe need to run google translate on it if you can't read Japanese) it will mention the batteries that can work with the kit. rc.kyosho.com/ja/30618.html#catalog-product-technical