Hi Luke, I really enjoyed that one. That's quite a kit you got there. I thought it resembled the Bigwig when I saw your Instagram post and to see the entire chassis on your video and the comparison leaves you in no doubt about the inspiration for it. Very Schumacher style shocks with the seal retainers. It certainly rides nicely and loving that articulation. You could take that crawling with a set up like that! ATB Darren 👍
What an amazing build. I think it looks nicer than the BigWig and for you to have the opportunity to build this is great to watch. I think I said this before but #RCElf chose the man for the job on this one 👍🏻
I didn't notice in the beginning that this car is a copy of a Tamiya car, until you mentioned it and shown us.... But geeeez, when you opened the box and if you didn't see the box art, I'd swear it was a Tamiya kit!! They definitley are copying Tamiya with the packing style in the box... But who wasn't copying Tamiya kits in the 1980s and early 90!! I never heard of or seen this car in 1989 or 1990.. But I can damn sure tell its a late 80s early 90s style because Tyco and Tamiya, Nikko was all going to that AERO style of body back then.. Nice build and video!!
As soon as I saw it I just thought BigWig. Cool buggy though, chassis is like hobby grade but body almost seems like toy grade. Runs awesome! Another great video.
Hi bud, well you would think that a ABS type body was unusual on hobby grade rc but remember in the 80’s Tamiya Subaru brat, Blackfoot, Bruiser, grasshopper and so on all used this type of material. Thanks 😊
Hi Luke, great content loved the comparison with the BigWig you can see the similarities. Great build and a beautiful buggy thoroughly enjoyed that fella 👍
I had that car on 1990. Those shock tower and under bumper are made by zinc, so please don't expect reliable durability, it will be easy to bend and break.
@@rogerlee9377Hi Roger, welcome to Luke’s Vintage RC. So my channel is an all in one type. Find it, talk about it, break it down, fix it, build it back, paint it, top speed it, drive it. All in one video. I do this to a different rc each month nearly 100 unique builds and more. Nearly 200 videos too. A new video 1-2 per month. More than any other rc channel on UA-cam in this complete formula. Why do i do this? because I luv all rc and worked on all kinds since 8. I’m now 50. If there’s anything you need to know about vintage rc I’m the guy. Thank you Roger for watching a great rc channel.
@suprluke993 Thanks Mr. Luke, I am also fan of vintage RC, and enjoying your video. I always looking forward to getting your newst updates. Thank you for your reply~
Awesome car. Awesome video. I'm not familiar with this brand and initially I thought it was a Tamiya. When you held it up to a Tamiya you could see all the design inspiration it borrowed. Seriously, this thing looks bada**. I wish you would have spoke more about your impressions of its 4WD capabilities. I've only had a chance to drive a 4WD RC car once (one by HPI) and I was amazed at how well it just "stuck" to the ground. Other than the times where you were stuck with some 3 wheel action, could you tell you were driving a 4WD car?
Hi, first of all thank you for watching. So the driving of the Mirage is kinda an easy feeling as with 4wd it has that pull me along feeling during the drive as the front wheels are working and you sense that. I would recommend checking out some other great videos I’ve done with four wheel drive rc and some with four wheel steering. 1.Royal Ripper, 2. Marui Ninja and recently I’ve done 3. Kyosho Optima Mid. All great with perhaps a bit more input. I had to edit this video as 15 minutes is my usual cut off. I got carried away as this is the first time an Academy Mirage was ever filmed on UA-cam. Please like and subscribe. Hit the bell as I produce videos every month of a totally different rc. Thanks again.😊
Hi, so firstly thank you for watching. The rc you see I do keep for future competition or comparability or updates to the cars such as upgrades etc. This way I can keep content coming for years. Pretty much a majority of other rc channels do the same thing. If you get rid of the rc then your content will more than likely dry out.
@@LukesVintageRC As many cars and other rc stuff you restored your going to need a warehouse one day to keep them all in. I have trouble keeping about 20 rc items in my apartment....lol.
헐~^^ 1989 로망
대각선으로 200미터 학교 운동장을 돌가루 먼지를 휘날리며 순식간에 왕복하던 전설의 미라지!!!운동장 멏번 돌리면 얼마나 빠른지 육각나사가 빠져나가지 않았나하고 모두 다시 점검하고 조여주는 정비가 잼났어요👍👍👍
Thanks for watching
Great vintage buggy, thank you!
My pleasure more rc videos ahead😊
Great video👍
Love seeing these lesser known Buggies I knew nothing about.
Thanks Paul. ☺️
I like that even the parking lot looks VINTAGE 👍👍👍
My buggy is brand new built though 😉
이젠 한국에서도 보기힘든 물건인데
외국에 있는거 보니 신기합니다❤
We do a ton of rare rc builds. Check out my other videos. Thanks
mirage is such in good condition!!!! and a nib!!!!😮😮😮
Thanks man
I'm a huge RC nerd but my awareness of pre-1990 RC's is limited. It's fascinating to see these obscure (to me) old cars featured. Thanks!
Hey thanks for watching. 😊
For 34 years old it’s got some giddy up
There’s definitely low end torque, I’ll probably up the pinion a couple teeth though. 😊
30 years ago, this is my first rc car.
Lucky person to have had this. Thanks 😊
Hi Luke, I really enjoyed that one. That's quite a kit you got there. I thought it resembled the Bigwig when I saw your Instagram post and to see the entire chassis on your video and the comparison leaves you in no doubt about the inspiration for it. Very Schumacher style shocks with the seal retainers. It certainly rides nicely and loving that articulation. You could take that crawling with a set up like that! ATB Darren 👍
Thanks for watching. 😊
What an amazing build. I think it looks nicer than the BigWig and for you to have the opportunity to build this is great to watch. I think I said this before but #RCElf chose the man for the job on this one 👍🏻
Thanks bud 😊
Very cool. You did well on the build. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks 😊
I didn't notice in the beginning that this car is a copy of a Tamiya car, until you mentioned it and shown us.... But geeeez, when you opened the box and if you didn't see the box art, I'd swear it was a Tamiya kit!! They definitley are copying Tamiya with the packing style in the box... But who wasn't copying Tamiya kits in the 1980s and early 90!! I never heard of or seen this car in 1989 or 1990.. But I can damn sure tell its a late 80s early 90s style because Tyco and Tamiya, Nikko was all going to that AERO style of body back then.. Nice build and video!!
Thanks for watching.✌️
As soon as I saw it I just thought BigWig. Cool buggy though, chassis is like hobby grade but body almost seems like toy grade. Runs awesome! Another great video.
Hi bud, well you would think that a ABS type body was unusual on hobby grade rc but remember in the 80’s Tamiya Subaru brat, Blackfoot, Bruiser, grasshopper and so on all used this type of material. Thanks 😊
@@LukesVintageRC Yeah, I was more thinking of the way it was screwed down, the blacked out canopy etc. Looks so cool when it's running though.
Nice video! Hello from Canada 🇨🇦! I have this buggy!
Truly appreciate you watching, I ❤️ Canada. 👍
Wow never seen this before Luke.. definitely looks inspired by the Bigwig.. great vid and channel happy 2023 to you and your family 👍🤩👏
Thanks Pete 😊
Very nice brother! Another really neat Academy car. Good work my friend.
Thanks friend ☺️
Nice build mate and run video.
Thanks man.☺️
Luke, keep up the great content! Awesome car!
Thanks Mike✌️
Looks like my first car. A nikko turbo aero 😂.
Hi Luke, great content loved the comparison with the BigWig you can see the similarities. Great build and a beautiful buggy thoroughly enjoyed that fella 👍
Thanks Andy ☺️
Nice buggy. With the metal parts (shocks, shock towers), and telescoping drive shafts, ball bearings would complete it, I think.
Thanks for watching 😊
I had that car on 1990. Those shock tower and under bumper are made by zinc, so please don't expect reliable durability, it will be easy to bend and break.
@@rogerlee9377Hi Roger, welcome to Luke’s Vintage RC. So my channel is an all in one type. Find it, talk about it, break it down, fix it, build it back, paint it, top speed it, drive it. All in one video. I do this to a different rc each month nearly 100 unique builds and more. Nearly 200 videos too. A new video 1-2 per month. More than any other rc channel on UA-cam in this complete formula. Why do i do this? because I luv all rc and worked on all kinds since 8. I’m now 50. If there’s anything you need to know about vintage rc I’m the guy. Thank you Roger for watching a great rc channel.
@suprluke993 Thanks Mr. Luke, I am also fan of vintage RC, and enjoying your video. I always looking forward to getting your newst updates.
Thank you for your reply~
Awesome video👌🤩
Soon I'll do the same😉💪
Thanks, I subbed, I’ll watch
If a Nikko mated with a Tamiya it would procreate these 😁 so cool
Kinda I guess, well Nikko did make a Dandy Dash. 🤔
Well I’ll be dipped, it is a brother of the big wig. Like the road runner and the hornet
So cool to see the comparison right. Thanks 😊
@@LukesVintageRC definitely.. crazy how close they are
Hello'
Where do you find, and buy that retro RC cars?
eBay typically thanks
Quick question, if you wanted to put an independent rear suspension on say…a grasshopper, which rear ended would you put on it?
I can’t remember but I believe I saw something about this online and it was crazy expensive to do. Maybe Google it.
Awesome car. Awesome video. I'm not familiar with this brand and initially I thought it was a Tamiya. When you held it up to a Tamiya you could see all the design inspiration it borrowed. Seriously, this thing looks bada**.
I wish you would have spoke more about your impressions of its 4WD capabilities. I've only had a chance to drive a 4WD RC car once (one by HPI) and I was amazed at how well it just "stuck" to the ground. Other than the times where you were stuck with some 3 wheel action, could you tell you were driving a 4WD car?
Hi, first of all thank you for watching. So the driving of the Mirage is kinda an easy feeling as with 4wd it has that pull me along feeling during the drive as the front wheels are working and you sense that. I would recommend checking out some other great videos I’ve done with four wheel drive rc and some with four wheel steering. 1.Royal Ripper, 2. Marui Ninja and recently I’ve done 3. Kyosho Optima Mid. All great with perhaps a bit more input. I had to edit this video as 15 minutes is my usual cut off. I got carried away as this is the first time an Academy Mirage was ever filmed on UA-cam. Please like and subscribe. Hit the bell as I produce videos every month of a totally different rc. Thanks again.😊
@@LukesVintageRC I'll check out those videos. Keep up the good work Luke! Your content is great 👍
Great project once again. So what do you with all the rc cars once your done with building and testing? Do you shelve them or sale some of them?
Hi, so firstly thank you for watching. The rc you see I do keep for future competition or comparability or updates to the cars such as upgrades etc. This way I can keep content coming for years. Pretty much a majority of other rc channels do the same thing. If you get rid of the rc then your content will more than likely dry out.
@@LukesVintageRC As many cars and other rc stuff you restored your going to need a warehouse one day to keep them all in. I have trouble keeping about 20 rc items in my apartment....lol.
범퍼를 잡아주는 금속 부품이 너무 약했던 기억이 나네요
Are you ok, you haven't made a video lately
Yeah there’s a new one some more coming. Thanks 😊
Thank you, I enjoy your video's
Using those plastic bushings was so cringe. Lol come on man
no no there’s bearings in it 😉