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February 1, 2013

Protoform Gen3-D body shell

The Gen3-D is Protoform’s latest offering for the RC oval racer and enthusiast. The NASCAR Nationwide Series has developed a car that is totally unique, with the nose and grill area reflecting more detail and brand identity than in previous years. The Protoform Gen 3-D even shares the “kicked-up” rear quarter panels seen on the 1:1 racers, increasing downforce without the penalty of an oversized spoiler. It also features an add-on blade spoiler and a double step splitter/spoiler on the front valance. The left side still features a bumped out area for added battery clearance and left side weight bias and the rear window/trunk rail has been enlarged just like the 1:1 racer. The “Gen3-D” is produced with the best in quality .030 polycarbonate. It’s equipped with spoiler mounting hardware, protective film, window masks and a decal sheet. This body will also fit most popular 200mm sedan chassis.

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December 18, 2012

Protoform TR-12 1/12th scale body

Following their sneak peek last week, Protoform have introduced their all new TR-12 1/12th scale body. Input from their team of drivers was used to improve the shape, while taking styling cues from a highly-successful factory-works hybrid LMP that made its debut at the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans, then went on to win 3 WEC series races. The TR-12 includes a large center ‘dorsal fin’ to improve high-speed stability for those ultra-fast modified cars. Unique spill-plate profiles and side air channels give the body an unmistakable look on the track while adding functionality. It fits all EFRA/IFMAR, BRCA, ROAR and JMRCA body rule requirements, and includes headlamp decals as per ROAR rules. The TR-12 is produced using LW .020” lexan with protective film and includes window masks and decal sheet.

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December 11, 2012

Protoform 1/12th shell sneak peek

Protoform have sent us this sneak peek image of their new body shell. The graphic gives the hint that is for 1/12th scale while there is enough of the shell’s profile to work out some nice features. More details from Protoform as we get them, which we believe will be soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

September 17, 2012

Protoform Lexus LFA body

Following last weekend’s sneak peek, Protoform have released its rendition of the Lexus LFA body for R/C drifters, USGT Class racers and supercar enthusiasts alike. The LFA features sleek, yet muscular styling and includes two rear wing options, a racing-style lexan wing or a molded nylon wing for a true to scale, exotic look. This officially licensed product is designed to fit 200mm touring cars but will also easily fit your 190mm chassis with the use of wide-offset wheels or wheel spacers. Molded in genuine .030 Lexan material it comes with protective overspray film, window masks, detailed decal sheet and hardware to mount the struts and wing.

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September 15, 2012

Protoform LFA body shell sneak peek?

Protoform sent us this sneak peek of their latest new on road project. We know nothing more than you guys and can only make assumptions based on the image provided, which looking at the very distinctive rear lights we would guess it is a new Lexus LFA body shell. We will find out for sure on Monday when the new shell will be officially released.

View the real LFA here for comparison

May 19, 2012

Protoform black fitted hat

Protoform is blending old school baseball cap styling with new school hat materials for a brand new black fitted hat. The full size PF logo front and center stands out among the crowd while the back of the hat has a large Protoform logo. Features a Flexfit band and a curved bill that will fit your head perfect every time. Also available in white.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

February 18, 2012

Protoform PFR18 1/8th scale body

2011 was a great year for Protoform in the 1/8th IC Nitro On-Road class. Now only did 8 A-Main finalists at the IFMAR WORLDS in Homestead Florida chose the P909 body, but the other 2 A-Main drivers chose the Protoform R15, which ran the quickest lap times of the entire event. In the end, Robert Pietsch brought home the very deserving win and trophy. They decided to incorporate what they felt were the best characteristics of these two world class bodies to create the Protoform PFR18. Loosely modeled after the car that conquered the 24HR of LeMans, this body style has a few tricks of it’s own as well. There are a couple more molded in body stiffening contours to make the body more consistent and the body conforms to the 2012 ERFA/IFMAR body rules in every way. Available in 3 thicknesses, .040 Lexan (regular weight), .030 Lexan (light weight) and .025 Lexan (lightest weight) “Pro-Lite” for the expert racers. This body has a protective outer film, body side-stiffeners (w/hardware) and comes with a large Protoform decal.

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February 17, 2012

Protoform SRS-N 200mm sedan body

For all you racers that are preparing for the 2011 IFMAR IC Sedan Worlds in Thailand, here’s a new body you might want to check out, the Protoform SRS-N 200mm sedan. Pre-season testing was done by a select few team drivers during which the SRS-N has shown to be a genuine performer. Robert Pietsch used this body to TQ at the Pre-Worlds race in Bangkok in January and JJ Wang also used this new body to win the China Fortune (Fa Cai) Nitro Championships in Shanghai. EFRA approved (#2047) it provides great steering input while maintaining excellent stability. It features state-of-the-art aerodynamics as well as excellent detail and fits all the current 200mm gas sedan chassis and is available in Pro-Lite as well as Lite weight options. It comes with a protective film, window masks and decal sheet and an oversize nylon wing hardware is also included.

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