Rediscovering and restoring one of the most famous RC buggies and 'Grasshoppers' from the 1980s: The Nikko Turbo Panther from 1986!
Thank you for watching!
Subscribe here for future RC content: [ Ссылка ]
Check out Nordic Hobby Visions (secondary informal channel) with vlogs, updates, behind the scenes and more hobby related content: [ Ссылка ]
See the video list in my channels for many more previous RC videos!
New videos every week!
Please comment and like ... if you like! Subscribe and "Ring the bell" to stay notified! Don't miss out! All support is greatly appreciated!
Happy Hobby Days and Keep 'em Running!
See you soon!
----------------------
This was my second RC model back in the 1980s and is still one of my all time favorite RC Buggies and "Hoppers" from the 1980s buggy craze. I got it in 1986 when practically every boy had either a Nikko Turbo Panther or a Taiyo Jet Hopper. Yes, most couldn't afford a "real" Hopper, like the Grasshopper or Hornet from Tamiya. Or most of us simply didn't know they existed!
A few years ago I re-discovered all my old, now vintage, RC cars from the 1980s in the basement of my parents. My own Turbo Panther unit from 1986 was sadly in very very poor condition. Simply driven to it's death. So I decided to take it apart and save some of the still usable parts, in case I happened to stumble upon a unit in the future that could prove a better base for a complete restoration.
That time is now and I am happy to present my new Nikko Turbo Panther! Not as fast as +30 years ago but 100% original, fully operational and with a body in prestine condition! Just a real pleasure to behold!
Look out for more Turbo Panther videos in the future (currently being edited). These will include a running video and a comparison with the 1987 Mark 2 Turbo Panther (RDC-16100B).
Check out my channel and previous videos for a lot more models from Nikko, Taiyo, Tyco and of course Tamiya! (along with other RC brands)
----------------------
Nikko Turbo Panther Specifications:
Item/article #RDC-16100
Scale/proportions: 1/16
Type: 2WD Buggy
Length: 260 mm
Width: 180 mm
Height: 100 mm
Wheelbase: 175 mm
Weight (dry): 620 g.
Batteries (car): 8 x AA
Battery (Transmitter): 1 x 9 v.
Suspension Rear: Solid Rear Axle
Suspension Front: Swing arms
-----------------------------------------------
Nordic RC Visions Statement:
This video features homemade footage of my own radio-controlled unit, the Nikko Turbo Panther (Nikko model RDC-16100), from my personal RC model collection. All rights reserved.
