May 012010
In 1991 Kyosho offered the 1:8 Porsche 959 which was based on a chassis from a car or buggy called Pirate from hobao, Kyosho made the body and wheels only.This unique 1:8 scale on road car, is really huge, amazingly this car was not designed by Kyosho. Kyosho made the body and wheels only. Another version of this car was sold as a buggy under Kyosho name, this buggy was called Prestige 4WD.
In 1992 Kyosho re-released the Porsche but this time based on Kyosho Inferno DX chassis, they also made Calsonic Skyline GTR R32 and an Audi version of it.
See below the pictures for the Kyosho 1/8th scale Rally cars story…
This is the Kyosho Super Alta VW Beetle, Kit no. 3056 from the early ’80′s.
The Super Alta chassis is an 1/10th scale electro 2-WD chassis with a 540-size motor which was placed in front of the rear axle. Direct drive with gear-differential in the right rear wheel. At the front it has indepent suspention on both wheels and the rear is a sort of ‘fixed power pod’ which is ‘fixed’ in the chassis and has a rubber plate on the bottom which allows a little movement. (*dead-beam rear axle)
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The Kyosho Landmax 4WD chassis is based on a proven four wheel, shaft driven system, taken from Kyosho’s 1:8 competition off-road buggies. Features include three gear differentials, four long stroke oil filled shockdampers and four wheel independent suspension. Power is provided by an included GS-21R pullstart engine, which is pre-fitted to the partially assembled chassis. A fan assembly helps to reduce engine running temperature for improved power output. Precision ball bearings are included in the main transmission to help reduce friction and wear.
Jan 012010
1971: The Kyosho DASH 1 is presented at an Aircraft Pageant at Harumi International Trade Center sponsored by Mitsuboshi Shoten. Three professional racing drivers were invited to run the DASH 1.
It was in 1970 that Kyosho started selling the DASH 1. The DASH 1 is generally agreed by the industry to be the first RC car made in Japan.
The three body styles chosen were the most popular racing machines in the Japanese Grand Prix: Porsche 917, Lola T70 and the McLaren Elba. The bodies were vacuum molded, a totally new innovation in RC at the time. Mr. H. Suzuki (then President of Kyosho) was the one who set about looking for a vacuum molding factory.
1/12th scale Radio Controlled .10 engine powered wheelie action car series. Kit no. 31881 (/15800)
The Kyosho ‘Hoppin Mad’ Wheelie Action is quite light and pretty fast for as small of an engine ( .10ci) as it has. A very unusual rc model. Kyosho made them in electric and gas version. It came preassembelt.
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With Sonic Sports Kyosho has created one of the most successful 1/12 scale race cars, at least when it came to sales. Is based on a modular system that can be fitted based on a same chassis, with different axes. There are for both the front and the rear driven and non-powered versions.
Dec 312009
Kyosho developed this 1/5 scale R/C model to accurately reproduce the design and performance of original high-performance Kart.
The model in the pictures is the very first serie of the Kyosho Go Kart, produced in the early ’80′s. This model did not have ‘side-pods’ yet and the driver was made of hard plastic. The steeringservo is placed under the ‘bum’ of the driver and activates the steeringwheel. With this direct steering control like a true racing kart, this machine offers a fascinating driving experience, completely different to standard R/C cars.
Dec 312009
The Kyosho Circuit 10 Wildcat Buggy has features that leave other 1/10th scale offroad-cars behind.
The Wildcat features a double wishbone suspention system with oil-filled shocks. It measures 17″and has 1 1/8″ of ground clearance. The Wildcat came already assambled. Required a 0.9 – 1.0 ci engine, a heatsink head and a 2-channel radio.
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Kyosho Radio Controlled 10 engine powered 4WD Rally Car – Lancia Delta integrale 16V – Kyosho Kit No. 3044.
Exiting true-scale RC Lancia Delta rally car. High performance with powerful .10 engine and high-traction four wheel drive.
All major mechanical parts factory assembled for easy preparation.
Effective wichbone/arm all-independent suspention with oil filled shocks for top handling on all surfaces. Super-easy starting with recoil-type starter. Efficient, reliable drive system with shafts and triple differentials.
This car is the 1967 Monte Carlo Rally winning Cooper 1275 S driven by the Finnish driver Rauno Aaltonen. 1967 was the last of 3 official Monte Carlo wins by a Mini.
This model is one of a range of Mini’s produced by (probably!) Kyosho, since they have a license to reproduce models of the #177 Mini Cooper S 1967 Monte Carlo Rally
The engine compartment looks good and given that this model has been around for nearly 30 years, it is very nice indeed.
Rare and vintage Kyosho Kit No.4253 – 1/10 scale Kyosho Lamborghini Diablo VT – Scale Car Series Kit.
4 wheel drive, detailed interior. Awesome car!
The body actually looks more like a 1/8 and it has a HIGHLY detailed cockpit as well. Features include double wishbone independent suspension on all wheels. Light and reliable friction type shock absorbers, full time 4WD shaft driven system, high power Le Mans 05 motor, rotary mechanical speed controller, KELRON chassis and suspension components, true to scale multi-piece wheels and Pirelli P-Zero treaded racing rubber radial tires!
Dec 292009
Kyosho’s biggest, most powerful truck is the 4WD 1/8 scale USA-1 Nitro Crusher- source of the hottest speeds, longest run times and most authentic monster roar! It features a flat-pan aluminum chassis, nylon double wishbones, heavy-duty shaft drive, 3 gear differentials,8 oil shocks and more. The technique was based on the Kyosho Burns 1/8th scale offroad Buggy.
Kyosho Vanning Integra 4WD
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Dec 262009
1986, Kyosho Vanning INTEGRA 4WD.
Equipped with double-wishbone suspension. This became the last model to use a ladder frame. Loaded with a 21-class engine.
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Feb 252009
The Kyosho Blizzard of 1982.
Last four images are a review by Radio Control Model Cars dated 1982.