1984 YONEZAWA MONOGRAM LIGHTNING RC BUGGY GETS RESTORED AND MODDED

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  • Опубліковано 9 лют 2025

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  • @mikecampbell1831
    @mikecampbell1831 Місяць тому +1

    My very first rc car! Got it for Christmas when I was 14 in ‘84. Thing was way tougher than it looked.

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  Місяць тому

      @@mikecampbell1831 Great times in the 80’s. Thanks for watching.

  • @Joe_Hutchinson513
    @Joe_Hutchinson513 2 роки тому +1

    Very unique car, ive never seen one before. Turned out great 👍

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  2 роки тому

      Hi Joe, these are rare buggies for sure I didn’t know these until 7-8 years ago myself. Thanks 😊

  • @sprather84
    @sprather84 4 роки тому +3

    Wow I had this as a kid been looking forever for 1

  • @JPickettIII
    @JPickettIII 3 роки тому +1

    This just showed up in my feed. I have this car and started restoring it years ago, this got going again.

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  3 роки тому

      Cool vintage buggy. I hope my video helps you with the resto. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please check my other rare rc restorations on now. 🙏

  • @Model3GenerativeANdroid
    @Model3GenerativeANdroid 2 місяці тому +1

    that's pretty fast for a 40-year-old rc car 🥰

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  2 місяці тому +1

      @@Model3GenerativeANdroid not bad right. Thanks for watching

  • @nigelnuj
    @nigelnuj 3 роки тому +1

    keep up the great work luke

  • @VoidXRC
    @VoidXRC 5 років тому +2

    Nice restoration! you did a nice job on it man

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  5 років тому

      Void X RC I’m very happy with the result even the underdogs of rc deserve love 👍

  • @EddieVilla
    @EddieVilla 3 роки тому

    I have about 5 of those in a box. Got my 1st one in 1986 i think when i was 5

  • @ValleyRC
    @ValleyRC 5 років тому +1

    Great buggy. I have a Radio Shack Red Arrow aka Radcon/Digitcon Wild Fox which is to all intents and purposes a blatant copy lol.
    I always liked the wheels on the original, the design of them is a nice little touch.

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  5 років тому

      FATDEEMAN I luv the red Arrow or red pepper crazy rare. Quite nice looking buggy Thanks for watching good sir.

  • @SPEXWISE
    @SPEXWISE 4 роки тому

    I got mine as a kid in the middle east and it was called Land Dash.

  • @lukedionne2712
    @lukedionne2712 3 роки тому

    ive got one of these in my collection too. its in such good shape i cant bring myself to upgrading it eventhough the stock electronics are terrible

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  3 роки тому

      It’s so much fun to have a good running one. Cheers

  • @johne1460
    @johne1460 Рік тому

    Who else had the rc car book from the scholastic book fair, and this car was on the cover. I never knew what it was until now.

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  Рік тому +1

      I never knew of that book. I gotta look into that now. Thanks 😊

    • @johne1460
      @johne1460 Рік тому +1

      @@LukesVintageRC it was called radio controlled racing and came out In 1988

  • @gilbertcordina
    @gilbertcordina 2 роки тому

    Nice. Can you guide me from where I can get a body that fits? Thanks

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  2 роки тому

      Hi Gilbert, these are very rare buggies and parts are even harder. eBay is my guess. Thanks

  • @michaelgauthier2426
    @michaelgauthier2426 2 роки тому +1

    I have this same car that has been sitting in my parents attic for 35 years. It needs tires and the electronics replaced. Where can I get the parts for it? I'd love to restore it

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  2 роки тому

      No parts made anymore friend. I’d probably try eBay. 👍

  • @ishtiaqahmed3629
    @ishtiaqahmed3629 5 років тому

    This was my first RC and there is also another model name Missiler.

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  5 років тому +1

      Ishtiaq Ahmed yeah great looking buggy to be honest. The missiler is the first mentioned as that is my favorite name of these. Thanks bud👍

  • @Theshadowcar
    @Theshadowcar 5 років тому +1

    Remind me when I own it for the first time in 1989 I was 10 years old.

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  5 років тому +2

      Theshadowcar these are quite collected now. Fun buggy especially with a few upgrades. Nice to see these pop up.👍

  • @FranciscoBarbosa-xc5kj
    @FranciscoBarbosa-xc5kj 5 років тому

    Hey friend very good job. But how could i find a replacement body kit for my chassis?

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  5 років тому +1

      Francisco Barbosa Hey bud the method I always do in ebay is type what I want and go for alert option it may take time before an item comes up but believe me it will it just takes patience and persistence. You may wanna go on other rc sites Tamiya clubs or rc universe and add want on those forums. Rc members are always eager to help out. good luck. 😊

    • @FranciscoBarbosa-xc5kj
      @FranciscoBarbosa-xc5kj 5 років тому

      @@LukesVintageRC its sure pacience and persistance...thanks for your reply ...and keep going on your very pleasant work🤝🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😏

  • @arkyrc
    @arkyrc Рік тому

    Where did you get the decals? Great job!

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  Рік тому +1

      Hey there, I think eBay it’s been a while.

  • @rctoyhobbygrademodskaraoke4047
    @rctoyhobbygrademodskaraoke4047 3 роки тому

    Monogram Lightning / Yonezawa Wavehunter Hobby Grade Modification - ua-cam.com/video/TvxgXvm_nlo/v-deo.html

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching. Good luck with your build.👍

  • @dorianyate4869
    @dorianyate4869 9 місяців тому

    justo compre uno muy similar a este pero de la marca digitcom, solo que no e encontrado información alguna de mi modelo

  • @brsrc759
    @brsrc759 4 роки тому

    Its design is very similar to my Radio Shack red arrow.

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  4 роки тому +1

      BRS RC very much so I’ll be doing a restoration on a red arrow soon too. Thanks for sharing

  • @SuperRondone
    @SuperRondone 5 років тому

    Hi, could you tell me if maximus estrela has interchangeable quartz?

    • @LukesVintageRC
      @LukesVintageRC  5 років тому

      I believe you could but it’s hot glued in. Probably better to just replace the radio if it starts to give you problems and all new radio is 20 bucks crystals are about 10 dollars and there’s the chance you could mess up the board. On the bright side you’ll get longer distance and reception will be better with a new radio. I did a review on some on my channel check it out. 👍

    • @SuperRondone
      @SuperRondone 5 років тому

      @@LukesVintageRC thank's

    • @SuperRondone
      @SuperRondone 5 років тому

      @@LukesVintageRC a curiosity, but on a technical and aesthetic level what changes between the Land Dash and the maximus Estrela?