I stopped to run my Tamiya rc cars about 35-40 years ago and just restarted in 2022. My old Pajero was in a box during all this time. Many pieces were missing because of the many changes of address in different Countries around the globe. Today I started the restauration of my Pajero after I found a second hand same model from a guy. It's in pristine condition, the gear box is in fantastic condition (my old one was very very used). So happy. I keep young., I'll die young.

2.00 min later the backyard totally dusty, I love it mate👍

Love your hobby shed, and your beard! Rock On, Dude!!

I had one of these as a kid in 1985. Very rare! It looks like it handles exactly as I remember, rolling over at any sort of corner. Best putting the batteries in the back though better for wheelies, and it’ll stop the rattling.

Fantastic fun Mick! 😀

It looks so cool! Clancky little sucker! I put very thin cut silicone fuel line washers under the shock screw heads on the shaft so it don't clank like that I do it to all my rc's with those metal screw head shock shafts it works great..I also did the same and put some on top of the body posts after i put the body on I put a thin washer on the post then put the clips in and it stops the body from bouncing around making that clank noise also..... It runs good... they do tumble I have the one that was re released with the lunchbox tires always does some crazy stunts for sure!!

This machine is pretty cool. Lol. I'd have fun with it.

I had this model back in 1984 ish. Hours of fun with it. Had a big 7.2v battery sat on that back shelf. Didn’t wheelie anymore or less that this one. Remember breaking the little T bar where the front part of the body hooks onto it then had to reattach T bar with metal bracket. This one sounds really rattly. I suspect either the makeshift battery ties or body not secured properly by the 2 clips at the back. Wish I kept it not gave it away to my cousin 🙄

i had one of these in the late 70's . I remember it jumping quite well but not with the original body. I had a cheap polycarb body that i just made fit and it was not so top heavy. Also back then you needed 4 aa batteries for the receiver which when placed low really helped stability.

That thing looks awesome but I think the least likely word you could use to describe it is "planted"!!! I think it spends half its run time in the air as it is bouncing all over the place! Still looks like a fun time and you really took it from grungy and busted to a good little runner (bouncer).

What a great little burn up rally, that’s just quality!! 👍

Wehey! 😄

Ah, looks like a good bit of fun with it rattling around! Seemed like it was doing just fine with that amount of power, little wheelie machine!

Hmm, I think this is a prime example of a car that would benefit from a locked rear diff. :D Hilarious video there, its actually good you have that rather soft chopped wood surfacing on your yard, all the rollovers are on a pretty safe surface! Love it.

Hey that little brick on wheels did alright! It's jumping ability reminded me of my 1st attempt at bmx jumps when I was a kid... I kept landing on my head which explains a lot 😂. The yard turned out great👌heaps of potential right outside the back door, every rc'ers dream mate. So seeing you had a clean out does that mean you have more room to expand the fleet!? 😃 Thanks for sharing your video Mick! 👍🦘🇦🇺

Awesome! The workshop and yard are coming along!! Hope life in Oz is ok for where you’re living

Great vintage fun mate! You're the only guy on YT that isnt scared to run his cars after a build, and that's the best part in my opinion. The old cars may not be the quickest things around, but they sure are great fun. Have you grabbed the Wild One limited edition rere yet? They look outstanding

How good was this in your own backyard mate. We just had a massive cleanout and filled a huge skip. It's driving me nuts because I want to build the VQS and the kyosho beetle. If that beetle is half as good as the ultima I'll be very happy. I love the Tamiyas but kyosho really build some top quality machines. They never need upgrades and just fantastic stuff. I'm a bit worried about driving rcs in the backyard, the Rottweiler pup Clyde has grown double the size in a month and tried to eat the lawnmower. The cat is a basket case because of him, the old jack Russell has had it with him and the old Rottweiler goes off at him . Wife bought a used Losi speed t , looks like a new truck and $180 bargain. They say 65 mph on 3s but would have to be on road because it's a 4800 kv . Temps would be high on the grass for sure. I have a 5500 kv combo I'm thinking about trying in the kyosho beetle, they seem to handle it ok . Thanks for another great video again Mick. That thing looks great and the fun factor in the backyard is fantastic. Have a good weekend mate.

Hi Mick, hope you’re keeping well. Always good to have a tidy up and put some organisation in place. Then reward yourself with a thrash in the back yard of an RC! Yeh! For the model type, the Mitsubishi did well and provided that fun after a hard day! Nice one Mick, take care all the best 😉😊😉

What motor are you running Chief ?