The Triumph will always hold a special place in my memories. Back when it was the newest Kyosho 2WD to market it really seemed a step away from the Ultima series to me. Glad to see you end up with such a fine example Ari. Thank you for all your efforts my friend.

That's one heck of a nice find! What a gorgeous buggy! Sorry to hear about the scam, it's crazy how many scammers are out there these days.

Thanks for the heads up on that type of scam. Much appreciated. Nice buggy too!! Have a good day.

Sad you got scammed mate. I've promised myself that I'll get my Triumph ready to race for our vintage race in September here in Australia so hopefully I'll get some footage of it running. Cheers

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Thanks and I'd love to see some footage of it in action. You have some time before September to get it ready... However, before you know it, September will be here... get on it...

Great idea putting the decals on the wing sides before putting them on the wing. Much easier to line them up with each side. Going to steal that idea.

Some guys would cut the nose off the body and leave it on the car (with velcro or double-sided tape), so when you mount the body, it looks like it is all there but the nose stays when you take off the shell. There would be a seam there...maybe a sacrificial body to leave some extra material for some overlap. Anyway, something to consider.

Ohh man what a beauty the Triumph is, turned out real nice. I will probably paint up and decal my Dirt Master as a Triumph, thats probably the closest i will get to one.

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Initially when the dirt master came out, I felt like it looked kind of like a Triumph. I think it will look great.. and its probably your best bet... and don't have to worry about any brittle parts breaking.

Bummer to hear you got scammed, happens more than we think. Im in love with that triumph, im searching for a nice one myself, would love to run one in a few of the big vintage events 😁

Bucket list car for me as well brother. Looks absolutely amazing! Sorry about the jerk who pulled a fast one on you...here is to the karma train getting him/her back. Elf Rocks!

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

LOL Karma is a bitch... sorry for the language...

Nice to see it finally done. It came out great. I am really looking forward to getting mine done someday in the future.

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

its kind of like what you do... Now I have a mint built shelf queen and a runner.. but unfortunately I'll never find another Triumph NIB... or at least spend the money that they demand

Buying and selling anything these days online without PP is tough to trust. Touch wood I have been scammer-free here in Australia, but many others arent so lucky. Def PP or cash up front is best option if its an option. The Triumph certainly not a cheap kit - so it is good you got some Elf-Help... Just finished building my Schumacher Storm ST while watching this video haha...

1st of all, im sorry to hear about you getting scammed. I still regret not bidding more on that Triumph (and that Blackfoot lot), but at least they went to someone who will take care of them. I appreciate the high quality content-- This way I can live vicariously 👍👍

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that... and I will continue to try to put out quality stuff.

Awesome result and yeah it's best to run a used one especially on a dirt track. Sorry about the scam 😢

Great looking buggies.. and god bless the RC elf

They need to make these again.

Sorry to see you get scammed. It does happen. It's odd, I have several Ultima's on either side chronologically to the Triumph. I just never heard much about the Triumph or wanted to get one. Looking forward to seeing one go.

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Thanks. So when I put another triumph vid out, it will be a rebuild video of the used one. Basically cleaning it up, maintenance and getting it ready to run. Eventually I'll do a running video where I go into more detail about all its features. I hope kyosho rereleases more Ultimas especially the Turbo ultima or the Turbo Ultima 2. Love those silver and neon green wheels.

For the nose cone of the bodyshell (for the reproduction one or a future reproduction shell with this issue.) You can probably have it cut off still, but attach it with some velcro to the chassis around there so it's stuck in place still to complete the look it should be a good compromise i think.

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Thats actually not a bad idea....thanks.

That is one good looking Triumph. Nice job

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Thank you

Definitely a cool rig the Triumph! I don’t blame you one bit getting a beat up one to run. Unfortunately Ive been scammed, it happens unfortunately

Great looking buggies 😊

Although I’m not in the same scammed boat I’m going through an issue with buyee on a bunch of vintage nib kits I was expecting…have now had to get PayPal involved. Bummed because I wanted to start doing some vintage builds to start building my channel out as well. Killer build btw, I’ve always liked the Triumph

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Wow...I purchased from Buyee a few times and had no issues.. I"m sorry to hear that...hope everything works out.

The one the the auction looks amazing Ari! Well done on making it look perfect! The runner one is in really good shape and will look super great out running around acting as the stunt double for the other! Sucks you got scammed, I am glad you got some of the money back though. Looking forward to the rebuild video and seeing the new old one looking new again!

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Hey Addam, Thanks for the comment. I'm just about done with the rebuild of the second Triumph... now for the video editing... but I'm going away for a few days so thats not going to happen.. lol... Also there are a few other projects I'd like to get done with before I put out the follow up video on the triumph... I feel like too much of one thing... and people get bored with content....

You can get a lexan underguard cover from Penguin RC body shells.

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Yes I got one from Penguin. I'll probably leave it clear and use that for the runner.

Love the finish on the mint kit Ari, it looks superb. Nice to see that you managed to source a runner too, it'll be interesting to see how well it copes with the track.

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm glad I was able to find another lightly used one. Going to wait for it to warm up before I get it out and fingers crossed it all goes well.

Reminds me of a Baja Champ

Out of all the cars I have sold, the Triumph is the one, I regret selling, the most. It is such an original looking car. Reliability was crap, but I still loved it.

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

LOL... as far as reliability I've heard & read the same. I'll have to go light with this one

@wutupclegg6618

6 ай бұрын

@@RCRetro I purchased one, when they first came out, and raced it. The front arms are really thin, especially where the shocks mount to it, and the drive belts wore out fast. The good thing was, the front arms were interchangeable from left and right. Also, the lightest from collision would break the top chassis plate. I ended up making my own front arms and top plate out of fiberglass. The ball diff was amazing though.

Awesome looking! I know your stoked to have this bad boy done up. i have been looking for one and got one but now i gotta get a body from TBG and decals from MCI wish me luck the drive line is good. As always thanks for the content.

The tale of two Triumphs!! Awesome can't wait. Never run the mint car that is a gem 💎! Can't wait for more!!!

Nice looking car I probably do one up with the 'triumph" band logo I mean the musical group triumph. Also I think when using PayPal you do regular PayPal not friends and family I got scammed once when somebody requested that style of paying. As for their bodies most of the old Kyosho's or a pain in the ass to cut out and fit around shock towers and such Don't get me wrong I love them but they are a pain to cut out especially those little rectangular holes for the body mounts like on the javelin or optima I usually use a hot regular screwdriver for those 😄

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

I know exactly what you mean... why not just a round hole.... hate those square or oval holes you need to make in the body..

Beautiful job!! Love the vid!!

Sorry you got scammed. Both cars are great though. 👍

Man this thing looks incredible! I might need to get one for my collection now! What color blue did you use for the body?

I hate you got took. But glad you found another Tryumph.

remember this motto: "no paypal? no pay, pal!" (also no "friends and family")

I would love to know where you sourced your V. Lunchbox print on the wall?

@RCRetro

6 ай бұрын

Off the internet and printed it myself.

Way too many scammers on Facebook right now. Obvious to spot in wanted posts as they just post a "pm me" message in replies. Always worth checking their group profile to see if they have actually posted anything.