Beginner help

[BaileyX]

Hiya guys

I'm pretty new to the RC scene, and to be completely honest, I don't know anything about it

Anyway the other day my uncle gave me his old kit whilst clearing out his loft (i've added a pic below).



From an hour of googling the name i've come to the conclusion that I may have aquired a little gem. As I said above my expertise in this area is lacking but I thought you guys might be able to give me a bit of guidance

I'm not 100% sure if it actually works, everything looks in very good condition though. The batteries say they were purchased in 1988 from a chap in Sheffield, but are these still OK to use after 20-odd years? Also i'm not even sure what I should be connecting the PC2 charger up to (the crocodile clip end).

Any help even on the basics would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

[DanB4]

Can't see the pic, try reposting?

[Moozo]

Very nice indeed, looks in very good condition aswell
as for the charger it connects to a 12v battery

P.s Welcome to the hobby

Mick

[DanB4]

See the pic of the Optima Mid now!

I want it!

My 1st proper car was a Turbo Mid, loved it.

[j0pp3]

I very nice gem indeed!

That is the first Optima model with mid motor. Kyosho made five more models in the series after that.

[DanB4]

For me, part of the magic of these vintage buggies is hearing about people who stumble across NIB kits in small shops in the middle of timbuktoo or get handed them from their family members like you have so thanks for sharing!