September 15, 2020
Having teased this body shell earlier this month, Protoform have finally unveiled their Corvette C8 for 1/12th scale. This officially licensed body is perfectly suited for GT12 class racing with all the exceptional details of its 1:1 counterpart including aggressive cab forward design, striking front splitter and sculpted side doors and vents are captured using the latest in 3D CAD and 5-axis milling technology. The extensive decal sheet lets you deck out your C8 with Corvette branded windshield headers, number plates, “Jake” skulls and USA flags. The C8 fits any 1:12 pan car or GT12 specific chassis and is formed…
September 4, 2020
Protoform are teasing the release of what looks like a Corvette C8 for the 1/12th scale market. No details are given with the post that the company shared on Facebook other than the inclusion of the Corvette logo, however the similarities to their previous 190mm C8 are striking and the inclusion of the GT12 decal on the side of the shell and the wheels hints to its intended use. Full details will become available soon. Source: Protoform [racepf.com]…
August 16, 2020
…Horizon. The PROTOform team maintains the same goals and desires that have brought us so much success. The passion is alive and well!” “PROTOform Race Bodies is one of the most recognizable brands in radio control,” said Chris Dickerson, Horizon Hobby President. “Working with Pro-Line and PROTOform Race Bodies for many years, we’ve seen the quality and innovation in its products. With PROTOform, drivers get race-winning performance, plus an artistic blend of style and superior aerodynamics. We are excited to have them join us at Horizon Hobby.” Brand Manager Eric Epp said, “Combining PROTOform’s RC racing pedigree with the resources…
June 16, 2020
…as this, they prevent the body rolling onto the outside tyre in cornering, effectively preventing wheel arch rubbing as the front body stabiliser helps prevent the bodyshell rolling during cornering, by supporting it widely over the wheel arches. The stabilisers are adjustable in height, and can be further adjusted by adding foam on top of the platform. They fit all modern low profile shock touring cars such as the Xray T4’20, Yokomo BD10, Infinity IF14-2, ARC R12, Schumacher Mi7 and more, and are an optimised fit for the latest bodies from Xtreme, ZooRacing, Bittydesign and Protoform. Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]…
March 11, 2020
Following a first teaser image Protoform now officially reveal their all-new Chevrolet Corvette C8 body shell for 190mm touring cars. One of the most anticipated cars Chevrolet has ever built, the officially-licensed body is perfectly suited for USGT class racing. All the exceptional details of its full-scale counterpart including aggressive cab forward design, striking front splitter, and sculpted side doors and vents are captured using the latest in 3D CAD and 5-axis milling technology. The extensive decal sheet lets the owner deck out the C8 with Corvette branded windshield headers, number plates, “Jake” skulls and USA flags, making even a…
March 10, 2020
Coming soon from Protoform is their new Chevrolet Corvette C8 body shell for 190mm touring cars. Full details and more images of the highly anticipated USGT body will become available very soon. Source: Protoform [racepf.com]…
February 24, 2020
…its entirety to take the win from Andrew Doherty in 2nd and Doug Bryson (Awesomatix) in 3rd. In USGT Protoform‘s own Eric Epp (Yokomo) took the TQ and overall victory, taking a tone-to-tone win over Johnathan Lee (Awesomatix) and Marc McGurren (Xray). The always fun VTA class was won by Alan Prihoda ahead of Jacob Aguirre and Brian Levine. The Formula class saw Christian Jones take the win, followed by Robert Bremer and Keooura Sanavong. 1/12 saw Andrew Doherty taking the win over Johnee Fenimore and McGurren, making it an all-Xray podium. Source: Protoform [racepf.com] | Additional image: Lex Tyler…
January 31, 2020
Protoform have announced a new GT-style race body option for racers in scale-spec style classes such as USGT, GT10 or Spec Grand Touring; the Vittoria GT. The body takes inspiration from a new wave of Italian hypercars, featuring a low-CG, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics while also looking stunning on the track. The rear wing features two trim lines: a lower 10mm tall line for USGT-sanctioned racing, and a taller cut line for no-holds-barred club racing where extra rear downforce is needed. Fully-approved for competition by USGT rules, the 190mm Vittoria GT is produced in high-quality 0.75mm…
