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September 30, 2016

Protoform Corvette C7.R 1/8th GT1 SWB bodyshell

Protoform have introduced the Chevrolet Corvette C7.R short wheelbase 1/8th GT bodyshell. From the signature Corvette muscular stance and swept-back roofline, to the large front splitter and side vents, every detail of the full-scale race car is captured to add scale realism to the world of 1:8 GT. Included with the body is an add-on rear wing, secured with three oversized nylon screws and featuring two trim-lines and spill-plate sizes; a lower line for sanctioned racing, and an upper line for low-grip club racing. The body fits popular 1/8th scale GT cars with the shorter GT1 wheelbase of 325mm, such as the Mugen MGT7, Serpent Cobra GT and more. For GT2 racers, a longer 360mm wheelbase version of the C7.R is also available.

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September 1, 2016

New Protoform pan car bodies & Formula wings

Protoform have introduced a range of new 1/10th and 1/12th scale pan car bodyshells as well as front and rear wings for Formula cars. First up and coming in time for the indoor carpet season is the new BMR-12 1/12th scale body, an addition to the popular AMR-12. The new design features a front splitter and enhanced dive planes on the front fenders for increased front end rigidity and reduced body rubbing. The design features a cab-forward cockpit, simulated roof intake and a unique half-fin and in testing BMR-12 decked out car offered more rotation, more high speed steering, and more corner speed, all without sacrificing stability. The body fits all EFRA/IFMAR, BRCA, ROAR and JMRCA body specs and is offered in both light weight .020″ Lexan for experts and regular weight .030″ for novices. It comes with protective film and includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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August 10, 2016

Protoform tease new BMR-12 1/12th scale bodyshell

Protoform have released a teaser image of their forthcoming BMR-12 1/12th scale pan car bodyshell. The body, that could be both the follow-up model or addition to the existing AMR-12 or even a replacement for the discontinued TR-12, is expected to fully uncover in time for the 2016 IFMAR Electric On-road World Championships in China later this month. Expect more information to surface soon.

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August 4, 2016

Protoform Cadillac ATS-V.R 200mm bodyshell

Protoform have introduced the Cadillac ATS-V.R 200mm bodyshell. Building on the 190mm USGT variant the popular Cadillac race body is suited for the new World GT-R rubber tyre pan car class or 200mm touring cars. The full-scale car was built to international FIA GT3 specifications, this pedigree allows it to potentially run in more than 30 different GT series around the world. Protoform’s 1/10th scale counter part captures the voluptuous shape of this 2-door coupe race body and it is formed from genuine .030″ lexan and includes injection-moulded wing struts. As always, wing mounting hardware, and paint-then-peel overspray film are included.

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June 8, 2016

Protoform Body Support Foam set

Coming from Protoform and made for most touring car bodyshells is the new Body Support Foam set. Designed to eliminate the gap and play between the car’s foam bumper and the inside of the body the blocks and strips keep the front of the body supported for both increasing durability and keeping the aerodynamic integrity of the body intact. Each set comes with four blocks and four strips with super-sticky adhesive backs. The blocks are 9mm thick and are a quick solution to pad bodies in extremely forward mounting positions, as seen in 1/10th touring cars, and also works great with bodies that have a long front overhang. The 2mm thick strips can be used to fine tune this gap in smaller increments and can be cut and stacked on one another. The foams can be added both to the foam bumper or to the bodyshell.

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May 11, 2016

Protoform fender & body post PROtectors

Coming from Protoform are the new fender and body post PROtectors for 1/10th touring and 1/12th scale pan car bodyshells. An industry first, the fender reinforcement stickers are die cut to perfectly form around the front fenders, increasing durability during crashes and rigidity under high-speed aero loads or body rubs on carpet. They can be used to mend a cracked fender, or put them on a brand new body to increase its longevity from the start. They are used on the outside or inside of the fender, or both if even more protection is needed. Working in similar fashion do the body post PROtectors around the body post holes, a weak area during crashes while they also protect the paint from getting scratched off by body height adjusters. Alongside the PROtectors, there is also extra material that racers can slice and dice as they choose to patch up other crash damage. The specially sourced, extra-tough material is super sticky with just the right amount of flexibility to wrap around virtually any body contour. It’s also lighter than the traditional shoo-goo repair method with none of the mess.

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April 1, 2016

Protoform Corvette C7.R 1/8th GT race body

Protoform brings Corvette Racing’s championship heritage to 1/8 GT Class racing with this officially-licensed Corvette C7.R race body. From the signature Corvette muscular stance and swept-back roofline, to the large front splitter and side vents, every detail of the 1:1 race car is captured to add scale realism to the world of 1/8 GT. The extensive decal sheet lets you deck out your C7.R with Corvette branded windshield headers, “Jake” skull hood logo, number plates, and USA flags. Included with the body is an add-on rear wing, secured with three oversized nylon screws and featuring 2 trim-lines and spill-plate sizes: a lower line for sanctioned racing, and an upper line for low-grip club racing. This body fits 1/8 GT cars with the longer (GT2) wheelbase of 360mm, such as the Kyosho Inferno GT2. GT1 class racers, don’t fret: a shorter wheelbase version (328mm) of the C7.R is coming soon.

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March 9, 2016

Protoform introduce new merchandise

Coming from Protoform is new merchandise to show your passion to everything PF. First up is the Classic Snapback hat with a heather grey crown that is contrasted by a black bill, eyelets, top button and plastic snapback. The Protoform wordmark sprawls across the front of the hat in 3D puff stitching, while a small PF is set on the back. The bill comes flat, but a little curve can be added. A classic green underbill completes this one-size-fits-most snapback hat.

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