{"id":2497,"date":"2021-02-04T00:04:50","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T00:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/?p=2497"},"modified":"2025-02-06T07:09:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T07:09:03","slug":"taiyo-jetfighter-upgraded-to-true-rc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/?p=2497","title":{"rendered":"Taiyo RC Jethopper and Jetfighter conversion to real RC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This book tells you how we upgraded these legendary cars from Taiyo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/taiyo-faf247b0-9a5c-47a3-b37c-e0fb282a0ee1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2530\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/taiyo-faf247b0-9a5c-47a3-b37c-e0fb282a0ee1-1024x643.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/taiyo-faf247b0-9a5c-47a3-b37c-e0fb282a0ee1-1024x643.jpg 1024w, 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href=\"https:\/\/www.lulu.com\/shop\/mike-yu\/restoring-and-upgrading-your-vintage-taiyotyco-rc-cars-conversion-to-real-rc-electronics\/paperback\/product-m2qmr6g.html\">https:\/\/www.lulu.com\/shop\/mike-yu\/restoring-and-upgrading-your-vintage-taiyotyco-rc-cars-conversion-to-real-rc-electronics\/paperback\/product-m2qmr6g.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Taiyo Jetfighter has been upgraded to true RC, with real RC electronics and 2.4G radio.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitleddsfdsfsdfdsf.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2498\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitleddsfdsfsdfdsf-854x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"854\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitleddsfdsfsdfdsf-854x1024.png 854w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitleddsfdsfsdfdsf-250x300.png 250w, 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http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitledfsdgfgfdg-768x597.png 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitledfsdgfgfdg-675x524.png 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitledfsdgfgfdg-480x373.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is a Jethopper, again with real RC electronics:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitledsdfdsfdsf.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2504\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitledsdfdsfdsf.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"898\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitledsdfdsfdsf.png 898w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitledsdfdsfdsf-300x189.png 300w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Untitledsdfdsfdsf-768x483.png 768w, 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\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_184945.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3083\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_184945-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_184945-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_184945-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_184945-675x900.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_184945-480x640.jpg 480w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_184945.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_185048.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3084\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_185048-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_185048-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_185048-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_185048-675x900.jpg 675w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_185048-480x640.jpg 480w, http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/11IMG_20200212_185048.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another vintage RC toy grade car being upgraded:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_212030.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3000\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_212030.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_212058.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3001\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_212058.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_212308.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3002\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_212308.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_212525.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3003\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_212525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_215419.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3005\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_215419.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/> <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_222225.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3007\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_222225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_215713.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3006\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_215713.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_223544.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3008\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/mini-IMG_20210218_223544.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This video shows you how an upgraded JetHopper is compared to a Tamiya Falcon.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q5qxnLcCX3I\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RCPRESS vid: Jet hopper with real RC mod\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nG_qQouuiLI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; 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Order link: https:\/\/www.lulu.com\/shop\/mike-yu\/restoring-and-upgrading-your-vintage-taiyotyco-rc-cars-conversion-to-real-rc-electronics\/paperback\/product-m2qmr6g.html This Taiyo Jetfighter has been upgraded to true RC, with real RC electronics and 2.4G radio. This is a Jethopper, again with real RC electronics: Another vintage RC toy grade car being upgraded: \u00a0 This video shows you how an [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2530,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[134,59,82],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2497"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2497"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2497\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6383,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2497\/revisions\/6383"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2497"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2497"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2497"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}