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New for the 12th scale racing crowd is the Kyosho Plazma Ra 2.0. The 2.0 version has been highly refined from years of competition and was designed to be easily adjusted to compensate for various track conditions. The 2.0 comes with an “immaculate high-quality finish” and is loaded with carbon fiber and aluminum anodized parts. Some of the highlights of [...]
For all you 12th scale aficionados, XRay has just announced the 2016 specification of their X12 pan car. The 2016 edition boasts a bunch of revisions to make it faster and better than ever before. Some of the all new features on the 2016 X12 include- * Chassis * Rear pod plate & rear bulkheads * Optimized pod link positions * Floating, adjustable servo [...]
Fun for ages is the new Toyota Land Cruiser 40 from Tamiya. The Land Cruiser comes on Tamiya’s 4wd GF-01 wheelie chassis which is easy to build and easy to drive. Some of its other highlights include- * Comes with driver figure * Body comes pre-painted red * Friction shocks * Centrally located motor * Front and rear gear diffs * Includes ESC and motor The Land [...]
With scale detailing being all the rage, the Kyosho Plazma Lm Mazda 787B brings it in force. Featuring an incredibly detailed Le Mans style Mazda race body, this 12th scale pan car comes as a kit so you can make sure it gets assembled right. Some highlights of the Mazda include- * Comes with door mirrors, wipers, LED light bases and [...]
The folks over at Helion RC have announced an affordable new basher called the Contakt 12TR. The Contakt is a 12th scale 2wd truck that comes pre-built as an RTR. A LiPo battery comes standard, as does a battery charger, LiPo charging bag, and 2.4GHz radio system. A 390 sized brushed motor supplies the power, while waterproof electronics mean that [...]
New from Kyosho is the Plazma Lm Carbon Edition Porsche 962C Joest-racing Coupe. This is a 1/12th scale pan car that features a highly detailed polycarbonate body on the outside, with lots of carbon fiber goodies under the hood. While the car comes as a kit, the body is pre-cut and pre-printed to make the build faster. A full bearing [...]
New from GPToys is a 1/12th scale monster truck called the S911 Foxx. The Foxx comes as a pre-built RTR that is ready to get your bash on. A 2.4GHz radio comes standard, as does a 800mAh LiFe battery pack. Some of its other features include- * Runtimes up to 10 minutes * Speeds up to 42 km/h * Size- 32 x 26.5 [...]
The PROTOform crew has announced a Light Weight version of their PFM-12 Clear Body. The PFM-12 was designed for use in GT12 racing and features a cool high performance look. The lightweight version helps to give your car a lower center of gravity for better handling and faster lap times. The body is street priced at $26, its part number is [...]
Carbon fiber is just plain cool isn’t it? That’s why Kyosho America has announced two new carbon edition Plazma Lm Series 12th scale cars. Kyosho has given the carbon fiber treatment to their Plazma Toyota GT-One and their Plazma Porsche 962C. Both come as kits with highly detailed bodies that are pre-printed and pre-cut. Kyosho includes a 380 motor adapter [...]
Everybody is looking for an affordable basher that can take a beating without falling to pieces. Helion RC’s latest basher to hit market is the Verdikt 12SC. The Verdikt is a 12th scale 2wd short course truck that promises lots of fun for a small amount of cash. Did they hit the mark? Can it take a hard hit without [...]
One of the longest running and most popular classes on indoor carpet is 1/12th scale pan car. Needless to say, the competition to produce the best 12th scaler is quite intense. Serpent is known for their high-end products and have just announced their latest entry into the 12th scale class, the S120 LTR. Some of the highlights of the new [...]
New and hot for you scale realism enthusiasts is a Lancia LC2 Group C body from Killerbody RC. The Lancia was designed to fit 1/12th scale pan cars and is available in clear or pre-painted. The polycarbonate body is accurately scaled, while rear view mirrors, a windshield wiper, and a detailed rear wing give it even more scale realism. The part [...]
When we got the announcement on the new Helion Verdikt 12SC everyone in the office was curious as to how big it was. It is shown as a 1/12th scale, which normally is too small for our style of “serious” bashing. However, once we cracked the box open we found that it is a decent size and should be good [...]
Helion has a new 1/12th scale buggy called the Impakt 12B. Its smaller size makes it easier to drive in small areas and it comes with a very affordable price point. The 12B also comes with scale details like a drivers helmet, a roll cage, and light buckets. Some of its other features and specifications include- * Water resistant electronics * Comes [...]
One of the most popular indoor carpet classes has always been 1/12th scale and now you can own a version of the car that Marc Rheinard used to win the last 12th scale world championship. The CRC Xti-WC is now available for sale and comes with all the latest 12th scale design technology. The WC edition features a new chassis [...]
