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1/12th scale pan cars are well known for being speedy little missiles when raced indoors. To help keep their car at the front of the pack, XRay has introduced the 2017 version of the X12. Refined and designed for the luxury/high-end market, the X12 is said to be easy to drive, easy to work on, and easy to adjust for [...]
Have you started getting your 1/12th scale pan car ready to race this winter? If so, check out the new BMR-12 clear body from PROTOform. The BMR-12 is an all new design for both stock and mod racing. The BMR-12 is a body that can “free up” your car, offering more rotation, high speed steering, and corner speed than other [...]
Need to strengthen your on-road body? Need to repair some crash damage? That is exactly what the new PROtectors from PROTOform are for. The PROTectors are made from extra-tough material to help your 1/10th touring car or 1/12th on-road body take a beating out on the track. Each set comes with 4 fender and 8 body post PROtectors, plus some [...]
Some people say you can’t bash with a 1/12th scale pan car, when in fact they are a total blast to drive on smooth surfaces. Heck, they are also used for high-speed run cars and on custom builds. The latest 12th scaler to hit the market is the Lightning 12M from VBC Racing. Like most modern pan cars, it is adorned [...]
Simple to build and affordable to race, the crew at Schumacher are proud to announce the new SupaStox Atom GT12. Designed for GT12 racing, the Atom has received a bunch of updates to help keep it at the front of the pack. Some of its new gear include- * New aluminum chassis * New lightweight ball diff * New rear pod assembly * New [...]
Get a heavy dose of scale realism with the new 1991 Jaguar XJR-14 LeMans from Kyosho. This 12th scale pan car kit features a body with amazing detail, with a lightening quick Plazma Carbon Edition pan car chassis underneath. Some of its features include- * Body comes pre-cut and pre-printed with a full set of scale parts * Carbon fiber main chassis, [...]
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 [...]
