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fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2019 3:20 pm
by fab20VT
Hi!
I will show my 1987 Javelin renovation here!
32 years ago:
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Thu May 16, 2019 5:06 pm
by fab20VT
Hi! Not mounted yet but I've all the parts now!
Just missing the front bumper
I've found a little treasure, nib
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 5:46 pm
by klavy69
not really sure why but I love the Javelin. The colors never really impressed me but at the same time the Javelin has been my favorite Kyosho. Can't wait to see updates
Todd
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 9:13 pm
by orangemazda
Back in the 80’s I bought a Javelin from my cousin. I thought the orange rollcage was ugly. I took it off and got the Optima body for it. I then proceeded to throw the orange cage straight I’m the trash! It still makes me mad when I think about that, lol!
klavy69 wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2019 5:46 pm
not really sure why but I love the Javelin. The colors never really impressed me but at the same time the Javelin has been my favorite Kyosho. Can't wait to see updates
Todd
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Sat May 18, 2019 5:42 am
by fab20VT
orangemazda wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2019 9:13 pm
Back in the 80’s I bought a Javelin from my cousin. I thought the orange rollcage was ugly. I took it off and got the Optima body for it. I then proceeded to throw the orange cage straight I’m the trash! It still makes me mad when I think about that, lol!
klavy69 wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2019 5:46 pm
not really sure why but I love the Javelin. The colors never really impressed me but at the same time the Javelin has been my favorite Kyosho. Can't wait to see updates
Todd
Yep ! It's funny how we can look at some decisions we took in the past...
On the other hand, that's why vintage is so cool!
My re-re is black because the orange is a bit special but for sure roll cage is a must have when you appreciate to see technical details.
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:00 pm
by fab20VT
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:41 pm
by Coelacanth
Very nice. Has anybody ever thought about putting "Hemi" stickers on a Javelin?
Orange and Hemi just go hand-in-hand...
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:17 pm
by XLR8
Coelacanth wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:41 pm
Very nice. Has anybody ever thought about putting "Hemi" stickers on a Javelin?
Orange and Hemi just go hand-in-hand...
I've never thought of that before but I think you're right -- even the Hemi's orange color is a very close match to the roll cage.
Anyway, the restoration is very nice so far. What are you planning to do with the car next?
For what it's worth, replacement decal sets for the vintage car is available here:
https://mciracing.ca/products/blank-1c1d6e23-3e34-441a-baaf-e31d82f35073
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Thu Aug 01, 2019 2:26 pm
by fab20VT
Coelacanth wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:41 pm
Very nice. Has anybody ever thought about putting "Hemi" stickers on a Javelin?
Orange and Hemi just go hand-in-hand...
Thanks! You're right . May be for a nitro RC car
XLR8 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:17 pm
Coelacanth wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:41 pm
Very nice. Has anybody ever thought about putting "Hemi" stickers on a Javelin?
Orange and Hemi just go hand-in-hand...
I've never thought of that before but I think you're right -- even the Hemi's orange color is a very close match to the roll cage.
hemilogo.jpg
Anyway, the restoration is very nice so far. What are you planning to do with the car next?
For what it's worth, replacement decal sets for the vintage car is available here:
https://mciracing.ca/products/blank-1c1d6e23-3e34-441a-baaf-e31d82f35073
Thanks, Yes I've got to finish now with the electronic, the wing and stickers...
I've got the Re-Re Kyosho stickers that match perfectly so it's OK but thanks for the link!
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2019 5:33 pm
by fab20VT
Re: fab20VT' 1987 Javelin
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2019 5:14 pm
by Dadio
Such a nice design and well restored !