RadioShack Golden Arrow Buggies Fixed Up and New Stickers!!
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Жыл бұрынSo I got the RadioShack Golden Arrow buggies all cleaned up, fixed up and done up! One is remaining the way it is and in the Used shape as a piece of RC history, the other got refurbished, updated and modified to be a more modern version of what it was. In the midst of all of this I worked with Nostalgia RC to get reproduction decals created to spruce up the runner and make it look fantastic!!! Check them out and the first run of the modified one!
You guys are all awesome and I appreciate all the great comments and questions from everyone. Really enjoying talking to you all in the comments section.
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Nostalgia RC can be contacted for these and many, many other sticker sets he has made for a variety of cars and trucks!!
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@outbackrcaustralia4895 Жыл бұрын
What an achievement Addam!, they look amazing. When you posted a video asking for help with the decals I hoped you could find someone but I had no idea what you've achieved could ever be possible🏆👍. Congratulations on an amazing job mate and also to Nostalgia RC... Subd👍. Thanks for sharing your interesting video and good luck with the rest of your resto's👍🦘🇦🇺
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!! I am super happy with the way they turned out and with the new decals the runner looks fantastic! I was really happy with them and think it is too cool that with some cell phone pics and generic measurements he was able to create such great reproductions! I decided to keep the original all original as I like the slightly worn and used look. It give it some character and doesn't look like a restoration but a revival! The runner is great and other than softening up the rear shocks with a much lighter oil it runs great and I had a blast with it! I am super happy to have the best of both worlds now after all the years of wanting one!!!
@outbackrcaustralia4895 Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground What would we do without our technology. So this means you can make new decals for any of your super rare radioshack rc's etc👌. The original patina looks good on that one, they're all nice additions to your collection. I hope you keep buying and fixing more old rare rc's, it's very interesting👍
@sterlingmatsui154 Жыл бұрын
My Golden Arrow Buggy’s wheels start spinning when Immediately when I turn on the remote. I was told to check the switch on the panel to neutral. How do I remove the top of the body to get to it?
@NostalgiaRC1 Жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure working with you Addam on the Golden Arrow Decals!
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
I am super thankful you offered to help out and get these created! I love how great they turned out and think the runner looks fantastic with them on there! Really made it loo like a brand new buggy!
@JF-RC Жыл бұрын
Hi there Addam, a couple of handsome looking RadioShack Golden Arrow buggies. Nostalgia RC did a fantastic job is reproducing the stickers for you. There great looking and the runner goes very well for a 30 year design. Take are and best wishes to you and the family 😁😊😉
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am super happy with them both and the stickers came out great! I hope it helps solve a problem with these as I was unable to find anyone with them so I am very thankfully he stepped up and took it on to get them made!! I need to change the oil in the rear shocks to soften them up and I think it will do so much better when the rear end can stay on the ground!! Take care as well my friend!
@sparetimerc Жыл бұрын
You have two amazing Golden Arrow buggies, I'm glad you found someone who created the stickers for the second vehicle. And to se it run on the track os awesome., you must of had a blast running it on the track. The oiled filled shocks did great in the back end. Thanks for sharing your video. ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️👍👍🤜🤛
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was a ton of fun driving it and I am so glad I was able to grab them and have them in the collection. Once I get some lighter oil in the shocks it should handle a lot better. Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!!
@IowaBudgetRCBashers Жыл бұрын
These turned out awesome.. those original decals are slightly faded , and we’re probably closer to the gold in nostalgia’s stickers
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I am sure they have lost some color over the years and once you swap out all of them you won't really notice it at all. They turned out great from nothing but cell phone pictures and measurements back and forth between two countries!!
@RcNickster709 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a great resource for stickers. Great looking rigs man. Always great when you can get a blast from the past and it is in GREAT shape. Thanks for sharing
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Nostalgia RC did a great job working from just cell phone pics and generic measurements. They look great and made the runner look brand new. I decided to keep the original all original but I do have a set of stickers for it if I ever do decided to polish it up and make it look new but I like the aged/used look. It gives it some story rather than being a perfect like new look!
@KaiCityRC Жыл бұрын
They look fantastic! 👍Top notch work on the restoration! Great to have the best of both worlds with a vintage RC - shelf queen and a runner.
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am happy to have them in the collection and to be able to have a runner and an example of one just as it was from back then. I left it with scratches and scuffs as it gives it more character and charm instead of being a polished version. I have another set of stickers in case I change my mind so it is about the best setup I could hope for!!
@daveettel4750 Жыл бұрын
I remember getting that car for Xmas in 3rd grade it was my prize possession 🥇🥰
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
I could never convince my mom to get me one back then, I did finally convince her to get me a Super Blackfoot eventually though. These were as close to hobby grade RC as we had around me for the longest time so I would drag her into the local RadioShack just so I could actually see and touch one! I had a great time getting them back in good shape and upgrading the one!
@AdventureTimeRC Жыл бұрын
Lol you were enjoying sniffing the stickers a bit to much 😄 great work Addam it looks new
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Maybe, probably why I can't remember things all the time! The old brains cells have taken quite a beating over time! The both came out well and I decided to just leave the vintage one true vintage and leave the dinged up stickers and what scratched were on there alone as it looks good but loved!
@MarkBryanRC Жыл бұрын
Hi Addam, I'm amazed at what you have achieved with these buggies! And wow, fitting a grasshopper rear end? Genius! I see lots of comments about the stickers and I can see why! Nostalgia RC did a great job too! Great to see the buggy in action at the end, I see that you didn't hold back! Top job, bud! :O)
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate the kind words and it is a fun and good looking runner!! I just got some more light weight shock oil to hopefully calm down the rear end some! I built it to have fun with! I did cringe a little at the tumbles but it didn't care at all!!
@michaeldorich4485 Жыл бұрын
You did an amazing job on the Golden Arrows. They both look great. The runner looked good. You should be proud of your efforts. The stickers are amazing. That guy did a fantastic job. Other restorers will benefit from your collaboration. Keep up the good work.
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am super glad Nostalgia RC stepped up and took this one as I dug and dug around trying to find them but could not find anything to actually purchase. I hope it does help other out looking to restore their old beaten up buggies! It is pretty easy to sand out and polish the body and then with the new decals it will look brand new! Never thought I would be international collaborations with RC projects!!!
@michaeldorich4485 Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground There are some bad things about internet communications, but this is an example of two people across the world working together that would have never happened in the past.
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@michaeldorich4485 exactly!! It made it very easy as well to test fit stuff and get them to a finished state. It was a cool experience and he is a pleasure to work with!!
@RCBirds Жыл бұрын
Very interesting Addam. I never had expected those cars to have a 540 motor in standard.👍 The lines on the front are screaming for removing the paint and putting lights into😉. Great run
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
They did but they were fairly slow and very low torque motors so they lacked some excitement. The suspension on them did not lend them going much faster than they did back then. They really filled a gap in between the toy store market and the hobby grade market and did that very well in both price and durability! I am super happy with them and very happy have them in my collection now after so many years of wanting one. I do need to soften up the rear shock by changing the oil which is an easy fix and I expect it to run even better after that.
@RCBirds Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground 🤔can you do a comparison race against the Hornet?
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@RCBirds I could probably get that done sometime soon!
@AMAZINGRC Жыл бұрын
Such a good job.!! This is the very first Hobby Grade RC I can remember ever seeing. Like 86, my neighbor had one. It was incredible. Bro yours came out so good. Loving this, awesome video.!!
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
It was one of the few I could actual get my hands on as we really did not have a hobby shop in town. I wanted one so bad but never got one until now so I I am super happy to have an all original one as well as the modified runner. I need to take the thick oil out of the shocks and put in much thinner oil to help settle it down as it was way too bouncy but that is an easy fix.
@LukesVintageRC Жыл бұрын
A well adored rc my friend. Thanks for sharing.
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am super excited about having them after many years of wanting one. I love how the runner turned out and once I sort out the oil in the rear socks it will be a great fun-haver! It looks great with the new decals on there!
@n22pdf Жыл бұрын
You’d expect made a lovely job of these Addam well done 🏅🤩👍🚴brilliant work on the stickers wow
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
They really turned out great and I have another set s once these get ragged I can refresh it with new one! I am super happy to finally have these in my hands after so many years as a kid wanting one!
@NANNIRC Жыл бұрын
I can immagine a kid in the '80 or '90 in front of one of these toys.... They are not so expensive as Tamiya but too much for him and they are ready to run . Really a great Christmas gift. Ciao
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
They really filled the gap between the toy store car and the hobby grade cars in both performance and price! I am very happy to have an original and a modified one in the collection!
@Toystheyrenot Жыл бұрын
Great job! They turned out really nice. It’s good to have both a shelf queen and a runner of the same car.😁 Looks like a very fun drive with that sports tuned motor too!👍😊
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
I am super happy to have them, buggies I wanted a lot when I was a kid! I really need to put a much lighter oil in the rear end of the car, I built it with the yellow Tamiya oil that the shocks come with and it is to stiff and bouncy. I need to drop to a 10-15 weight oil to allow it to suck up the bumps more . It was either going to work well or bounce all over and it was the later for sure!
@danielandrews7028 Жыл бұрын
FYI you can strip the gears on the stock arrow this way but I used to go full speed then throw it in reverse and turn and it would be going backwards down the street. Then do it again and go forward without loosing speed. Probably the best memory I have as a kid.
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Yeah, it is entirely too entertaining to do but absolutely terrible for the gear train!! I was recently doing the exact some thing with the little NSU TT i have on the M05 chassis and it was just like being a kid again recreating the chase scene stunts from the old TV shows!!
@danny355 Жыл бұрын
Just saw the Dumb and Dumber truck in the background, LEGENDARY! :D
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It is my favorite custom build I have done, it makes me laugh all the time and it is the funniest thing to watch it drive around!!! The ear and legs flapping around is just great!! There are a couple videos on it if you are interested in seeing it. Thanks for stopping by and checking this one out!!!
@danny355 Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Oh cool, will definitely check out the Dumb and Dumber truck video! I would never think to build that truck :) Cheers for the kick ass content
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@danny355 It was a fun build but I am still finding little bits of fluffy stuff all over the garage and it has been like 9 or 10 months now! It looks like a stuffed animal exploded in there!!
@Pezzapoo Жыл бұрын
Both look amazing and well done to Nostalgia for great stickers
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks and I am super excited we were able t make the stickers as they just are not out there anywhere. I dug and dug online for them and found nothing I could actual get my hands on. Now folks have a place to get some and I may order some of the others he has for custom bodies. I loved the Bandit/King Cab ones and the Turbo Hopper/Hornet ones as well. It would be cool to have those as mash-up bodies!
@Fonzierc Жыл бұрын
Fantastic job 👍 it really makes it Pop up with New decals
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am really happy with both of them, the old one still have scuffs and some peeling stickers but I think it adds to it to show it is a survivor from the 80s, albeit a Frenkensteined version of itself but still all original! The runner with the new deals looks great and I am super happy with the way it turned out! I need to soften the rear shock up a lot to not buck and kick so much on the bumps!!
@All_RC_Fun Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the new sticker resource. It’s one of pain points on my custom builds. Appreciate all the great info Addam.
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
I was a pleasure working with him and I am super happy to have them on my cars! It looks so good and since it came out so well I decided to leave the original all original as it has a bit of a story to it with the scuffs a scrapes and it 100% original parts.
@paulovalente738 6 ай бұрын
Been looking for a channel that enjoys 80’90’ toy grade rc’s
@AddamsPlayground 6 ай бұрын
I enjoy them but they are getting as expensive as the hobby grade ones!
@islandrc-duke1972 Жыл бұрын
cool stickers and awesome rc,great run
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks Duke, They turned out great and other than the oil being too thick for the rear shocks it ran great. Some thinner oil will really help keep it from bucking all over the place some. It is basically a hopper so it is going to be bouncy no matter what!
@ShenRC Жыл бұрын
Very cool! funny how everyone tried to copy the tamiya grasshopper and hornet buggies back in the day.
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Right? It seems that chassis design was copied over to dozens and dozens of other cars from hobby grade to toy grade and everything in between!
@gillchannel815 6 ай бұрын
Them are Beautiful
@AddamsPlayground 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! They both came out nicely and it was fun running it around.
@matthewtavik Жыл бұрын
This is awesome man, they look great both h the cars and the new stickers. Nice job!!!
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
I am super excited to have these in the collection and to have some very cool stickers to make the runner looks sweet!!! I decided to leave the original one all original as the scratches and scuffs tell a story about it's past! He has a ton of others I may end up getting as some of them are just too cool and would make great mash up of Tamiya bodies and Tyco decals!
@powersmodelgarage Жыл бұрын
Well done!
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I am super happy how everything turned out and also very happy on finally getting them into my collection after wanting one for so many years!
@andyrobinsonrc2480 Жыл бұрын
Despite that rear oil being to thick goes very nicely Addam. Need to get mine working , it’s just sat in my wardrobe
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Yeah they felt nice and soft when building them but driving it was too thick! It was still fun and I was laughing a lot at it hopping and bucking all over!! I will be dumping that oil and going with some 10 or 15 wt oil in there. Other than drilling out the rear shock mounts I made no permanent modifications to the buggy so it can all be reversed. That low profile servo trick works great for the steering without modifying anything. Dig it out and start tinkering!! I know you are as busy if not busier than I am so I get it!
@andyrobinsonrc2480 Жыл бұрын
Know your right , I’ve been sat on it for ages now , and I love the low profile servo tip so I might need to pinch that ;)
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@andyrobinsonrc2480 it works perfectly! I took the hobby snips and snipped off both ends and it slid right in. You may have to trim the strain relief from the wire where it goes in but it is not needed anyway.
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks Жыл бұрын
I'm officially a SNOB! I looked at those way back when and thought "looks like a cheap Hornet"... I didn't get it. It's actually a good looking Buggy!! 😎 Good oon Nostalgia RC for hooking you up with stickers. That's cool! .... On-Road Tires on the King Cab??? 😲
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks Жыл бұрын
They have the front Suspension that the Hoppers SHOULD have had!
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
LOL, not a snob, just not experienced with the mid tier stuff as much. I drooled over stuff like this as it was potentially obtainable for me whereas the higher end stuff was just dreams and fantasy at the time. It was certainly a "barrowed" design from the hopper family of cars. So much so the parts are interchangeable! It'll never be a great buggy but it doesn't have to be, it is part of my growing up and memories from back them drooling all over it in the store to making new ones now actually having it and being able to enjoy them. Good/bad, cheap/expensive... it doesn't matter as long as you enjoy it and can appreciate some part of it and have fun then it doesn't matter if it is a potato or a Porsche, just have fun! The tires on there are not on road ones, they are the Pro-Line Electrons whish are more a high bite clay track type of tire. New, more appropriate ones arrived this week and will be going on there! I did not buy originals as that was just going to be silly money but went with some others from Tamiya that are "close enough"!! I am still trying to find a reasonable slipper clutch disk and once that is in it will be ready for another rip around the track!
@CarminesRCTipsandTricks Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Potato or Porsche... gotta remember that one! This Buggy actually has a performance enhancement that the Hoppers NEEDED. Front Swingarms like on the Wild One! That eliminates the evil Camber shift that plagued Hoppers! I wish I had taken a closer look back when.
@odomandr Жыл бұрын
Just ordered a set of decals for mine as well. Thanks for this series
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
You are more than welcome and I am glad you are getting a new set of stickers for yours. It really makes it look so good!!
@DudesRC Жыл бұрын
well done! a gem!
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I am super happy with them and they are a big check box off my list of ones I wanted for a long time!
@keithsmodelsandrcs6593 Жыл бұрын
awsome Adam buddy 👍Keith
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks Keith! Appreciate ya stopping by and checking it out!
@andyrobinsonrc2480 Жыл бұрын
That’s so weird I could have sworn blind I commented on your video before and suggested Nostalgia RC for decals. Maybe I didn’t hit send on the message. Anyway fantastic job on both of your golden arrows they look superb and Nostalgia has done super work on the decals for you, he’s done work for me as well. Top stuff
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Yeah went back and looked and don't see it so either YT ate the comment for some reason or something but it all worked out in the end! I was super happy with how well they turned out and the runner looks fantastic with those stickers on it and I am super happy to have worked with him to make these available for others.
@andyrobinsonrc2480 Жыл бұрын
It’s cool, you did a Sterling job between you both , I’ve spoken with nostalgia rc today and he’s very with it all , what more could you ask for :)
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@andyrobinsonrc2480 I am tickled pink with them so I am glad he is happy with the way they turned out as well!!
@redbeardrc1452 Жыл бұрын
Wow. I've said it before, you're attention to detail is incredible. Amazing work Addam 👍🏻👍🏻. NostalgiaRC did a fantastic job as well!
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! It turned out fantastic and the stickers he came up with were fantastic and really made it look excellent!
@UncleBobsRC Жыл бұрын
Awesome Oldness Addam!!!!!!
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Me or the car or both? LOL!! Thank you buddy!!
@UncleBobsRC Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground The cars. I'm guessing your in your early to mid 40's, your still young. LOL
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@UncleBobsRC yeah, you are correct. My knees are in their 70's and my lungs are not far behind!
@UncleBobsRC Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Mid 50's here
@mturley8414 Жыл бұрын
I may have to go dig mine out now.. That takes me back I tell ya
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
It will both make you shake your head of how slow and poorly it drives but it will also put a giant smile on your face the entire time you are out there with it!!! I love the old RadioShack stuff as it does take me back to a much simpler time when all I needed was a pocket full of AA batteries and the great outdoors!! All was right with the world... until the batteries died!!
@mturley8414 Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground well in it’s day it was a quick car, especially coming from radio shack..
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@mturley8414 oh I agree! It was lightning fast to us back then.
@michaelhathcock7941 11 ай бұрын
Long live the 80s
@AddamsPlayground 11 ай бұрын
Heck ya! So many awesome things came from the 80s and early 90s it is ridiculous! So very many RC companies springing up and duking it out for the coolest, flashiest, loudest, most unique cars and trucks it was terrific!
@danielandrews7028 Жыл бұрын
I had one as a kid. It was my first almost hobby grade car. There was a kid up the street that had a red arrow that was faster than mine. They both had the same motor but the red arrow was lighter. Wish I never got rid of it. The transmitter and receiver got jittery when turned on. I could have ripped out the speed controller and receiver for after market. Oh well
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Believe me, you are not alone there! There are hundreds and hundreds of us that deeply regret letting an old RC go from when we were kids! I am still hunting for two old kits to replace ones I gave up way back when and really miss now. I never did get one o these but I really wanted on and I am super happy to have them now. I will probably end up getting a Red Arrow as well but this was the one I really wanted out of them all!
@nomusicrc 10 ай бұрын
Great video I just wish you hadn't used music at the end when you were driving the Golden arrow it has such a unique sound
@AddamsPlayground 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! This was a while ago, I still play music in most runs but much lower so you can still hear the cars. Still learning after a couple 100 videos! LOL!
@jamespeek3061 Жыл бұрын
Loved the golden arrow 3. My first rc and was hooked. I wonder if I could do a golden arrow sticker set on a tamiya hornet build. Would have essentially the GA with tons of replacement part options. Looking at picks side by side I think the stickers could be made to fit pretty easily...
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
You can surely reach out to Nostalgia RC (links are in the description of the video) and see if he is able to adjust them to fit the Hornet body set. I am sure he can. He has done many other liveries on them like the Tyco Turbo hopper and stuff like that. He has the images to manipulate so I am sure it can be done! That sounds like a really cool idea!!
@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын
You could give the third car to me. 😂
@IowaBudgetRCBashers Жыл бұрын
And the third one you wanna sell us right 😂
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
It is possible! I'm still trying to figure it out.
@CheapCheerful Жыл бұрын
Subscribed :)
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I appreciate it and glad to have ya here!
@weaksaucep4539 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to make oil shocks on the front work ? VERY cool build hope to see an update video
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
it could be done but would take a lot of effort. The front shocks clip onto a steel post molded in the front shock towers. those would have to be modified or changed out and if anything goes wrong then you have to get a whole new chassis tub as the towers are made into it. I a sure with the proper tools and smarts you could engineer and aluminum or carbon fiber tower for it but I lack both the tools and some of the brains for all that!!
@sonofsega816 Жыл бұрын
Very nice! Is the runner a Golden Hopper or Grass Arrow?😂
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thanks!! I think with the way it drove with the thick oil in the shocks we can go with the Golden Hopper as it was bouncing all over the place!! I think with lighter oil it will drive a lot better! I appreciate you stopping by and checking it out!
@odomandr Жыл бұрын
I have a golden arrow I'd like to revive. I need to clean up the electronics and the radio contacts I believe. The servo has been my biggest hesitation
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Yeah dealing with factory electronics can be a pain. These are sold old and glitchy sometimes it can be a real pain to get working well. If it doesn't want to play nice then a 1060 ESC and a cheap low profile servo are any easy way to get it going with any major mods. You just need to unsolder a few wires and get a Tamiya servo saver set and you are back in business. The bonus is you no longer have to run the AA batteries in it so it is lighter overall! Best of luck with it!!
@odomandr Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground I'd hesitated for a while because of the servo but it seems a lp would be a simple enough solution if I decide to go aftermarket..... I do still have a radio though so I kinda want to keep it original...
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@odomandr oh I understand! I hope you can keep it all original!
@blzr2bull Жыл бұрын
Great video! Subscribed! Keep up the great work. Can you provide the model number of the low profile servo you used please?
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that! the servo I got off of amazon and if you search for "JX Servo PDI-4409MG" there should be multiple listings for it as well as other very similar. I just took my regular snips and clipped off the mounting tabs from the case and also too the strain relief off the wires coming out of the case but it then slid right into place and the U-shaped strap that held the original one in place will also hold this one down. You will need a servo saver for it as the output on the factory one is a square shaft and the new one is a 35 t spline. I used a stock Tamiya one as it stuck out the proper length to keep the toe correct.
@blzr2bull Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground thank you Addam!😎👍🏼
@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын
Please run it. 😁
@isaiahfurrow7414 Жыл бұрын
keep the other as parts for the runner...
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
I actually recently sent it over to Iowa RC Budget Bashers for them to get restored for their channel
@FYRC15 10 ай бұрын
Any idea on which bearing kit will fit the Golden Arrow the best?
@AddamsPlayground 10 ай бұрын
I am not sure for the stock wheels and gearbox, I have not upgraded those. For the upgraded one I used a Tamiya Grasshopper rear end and Hornet wheels and tires. The stock rear differentials are not super strong and the Grasshopper gears are rather bulletproof and the Wheels and tires were an easy swap. They will work even if you don't swap out the rear end, they will still fit up fine to the stock buggy.
@arturoguzzi7467 Жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, I've just subscribed, great content. The golden arrow was my first hobby grade like rc. Where did you get the tire replacements? Also, my golden arrow came with no sticker on the bumper. Thanks
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Thank you and I am glad you are enjoying the channel. The tires I use are for the Tamiya hornet. The fronts are identical but the rears are little different but are pretty close. You can also use the hornet wheels front and rear as well, just know they do not come with the hardware to assemble them. They are a 3 piece wheel unlike the stock Golden Arrow ones. I am sure over the years they changed how the stickers were laid out so that may be an indicator of an early or late model of the buggy, I am not sure.
@arturoguzzi7467 Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground can you recommend me the site where you bought the hornet tires?
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@arturoguzzi7467 if you are in the US you should be able to find them at Tower Hobbies, Amain Hobbies or a lot of times eBay usually always has them.
@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын
Why does it look like it has oil filled shocks on it?
@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын
Did you fit ball bearings to both of them?
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
No just the runner has bearings. The stock one is completely stock and is going to stay completely stock.
@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын
Please get track times of it.
@48thStateJayhawk Жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, just found your channel and I love it. I have a great condition Golden Arrow that I received for Christmas in 1988 and occasionally still play with because it's such a wonderful memory. I am however needing to replace the little plastic tube that holds up the car antenna and am coming up empty. Everything I find is too large to fit in the recessed hole. Is there a source for these that you recommend? Looking forward to following along to modify my car this year.
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
Well first welcome and thanks for stopping by and checking things out! As for the antenna tube the vast majority of them are a fairly standard size so I am wondering if the old tube did not snap off in the hole. That would make it so another will not go into the opening. I used a Tamiya antenna tube from a kit I had built but did not need the tube. I will take some measurements of the hole the tube goes in and the tube I used and will respond back here tomorrow! If for some reason I do not please email me and and remind me, I do get distracted but I will certainly try and remember tomorrow morning.
@48thStateJayhawk Жыл бұрын
Wow, I never considered that the base of the tube could be broken off inside. Would explain a lot. I will check it out this evening with a dental pick. Thank you for that, I will post back with my findings.
@48thStateJayhawk Жыл бұрын
@Addam's Playground Hello again Addam. After careful inspection if my car antenna I have determined that the base is thankfully not broken off. Just that the tubing I have is ever so slightly too large. This set home the realization that I just needed to purchase the proper tube online. I was able to track down some Tamiya antenna pipes for a reasonable price. I'm aware of being able to do away with it but I want the original look. Thank you for your response and for showing me in this video that it's not wildly absurd to by another car. Now I'm on the hunt for another to modify and build up. Can't wait to watch more of your content. Best Regards..
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
@@48thStateJayhawk Good to hear and the Tamiya ones should fit in there well. Keep an eye out for them as the come up fairly often on eBay. My tip is to be patient and watch multiple auctions for the as you can sometimes find ones that end up going for silly money and others that go for very little! It is very interesting to watch the auctions go all over the place honestly! I hope you get one and can have a fun runner and keep your old one in great shape!
@48thStateJayhawk Жыл бұрын
@Addam's Playground , can't thank you enough for your help. I was able to get some Tamiya tubes on our favorite auction site and these fit right in. Perhaps years ago I tried replacing it with something else and have forgotten. My car is up and running again, such a fun time. Now watching for a decent runner to play with and modify. I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the wonderful and informative work.
@MaxxPainII Жыл бұрын
What is the light on the Cannonball Run van.
@AddamsPlayground Жыл бұрын
They are some I picked up from Amazon here is the link to them -a.co/d/6MncOpp they work ok but occasionally the do freeze and you have to restart them, I have a switch on them on the 3rd channel on my remote to cycle them on and off to get them going again.
@MaxxPainII Жыл бұрын
@@AddamsPlayground Ahh ok. I thought maybe you left something on behind it or your prepping for the holidays. That van is my favorite.
@bradkalman2353 Жыл бұрын
Too bad you didn't get track times for it.
@gillchannel815 7 ай бұрын
I need help fixing mine please
@AddamsPlayground 7 ай бұрын
I did get your email. I will respond to that to see what I can do to help out. Sorry, it has been a very busy day and I am just now catching up on stuff.
@gillchannel815 7 ай бұрын
Yesir thanks so much
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