Kyosho Scorpion Project

The Scorpion is my first Kyosho 2WD buggy build, and also represents one of the first Kyosho ever made since the original came out in 1982.  I'm building the 2014 re-release.  I have plenty of 2WD buggies from other manufacturers, but this is nothing like any of them.  I really mean nothing.  Sure, it has 4 wheels and the back two are driven but that's about where the similarities end.  The chassis uses two aluminum rails and the center bathtub is just there to hold the electronics.  All of the mechanical parts are aluminum or steel.  The front and rear suspension are zany hybrids that take some time to figure out, so read my assembly section for more details.

I love driving this thing.  You really wouldn't know it was based on such an old design since it is very responsive.  The combination of classic styling and modern electronics is very appealing.

Update:  This model was destroyed in the 2022 fire.  It has not been replaced.