1/12th scale racing

[BigD]

Is anybody running 1/12th scale in WA - wouldn't mind having a go myself. Also, what format?? 4 or 6 cell, 5 or 8 min??
Cheers

[James]

1/12th is pretty much dead these days in WA...

[Birky]

No one runs it in Perth at organised race meets (Precc and Ryper).

[Alex]

but watch out for 1/18th!!! Coming to a winter near u!

[Alex]

heh, sorry to hijak youtrr 1/12th thread ;) me baad

[KingBob]

Could be interesting. An associated factory team 1/12 is only $179 US: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGVT2&P=0

Could be more interesting than 1/18 onroad.

PLUS come states/nats etc, 1/12 is a recognised class!
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[Team Kwik]

Could be interesting. An associated factory team 1/12 is only $179 US: http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGVT2&P=0

Could be more interesting than 1/18 onroad.

PLUS come states/nats etc, 1/12 is a recognised class!

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12th scale is the most amazing class you could race! Is it dead all over Australia or just in your area?

Nick

[BigD]

Gonna hafta get a 1/18th instead :( If any of you guys are looking at getting 1/12 up & going again let me know - probly wouldn't be able to make it up to race more than once a month though

[KingBob]

As far as i know 1/12 is dead in Oz, never so much as seen one on a track anywhere.

But could be interesting to get going.

[Birky]

1/12 is slowly taking off again over east. SMA in Sydney and I think Hobby Habit in Adelaide run a class of 1/12th each week.

There was one or two that did race at Ryper for a short period of time about a year ago.

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[James]

problem with 1/12 is parts availability and mainly, tyres. oh and of course the battery configuration, etc.

[Team Kwik]

problem with 1/12 is parts availability and mainly, tyres. oh and of course the battery configuration, etc.

This is interesting, are you guys seeing 12th scale as a dying class or simply not popular due to these issues? What tracks in Australia are running 12th scale and what is the turnout like? I assume most of your racing would be on asphalt and not carpet?

Nick

[Alex]

Gonna hafta get a 1/18th instead :( If any of you guys are looking at getting 1/12 up & going again let me know - probly wouldn't be able to make it up to race more than once a month though

Big D ! YES ! 1/18th ROCKS!

stay tuned to TA for some upcomning announcement of BIG 1/18th race schedules :P

now.. back to topic. lets hope the 1/12th class stays alive after the state titles

[Alex]

This is interesting, are you guys seeing 12th scale as a dying class or simply not popular due to these issues? What tracks in Australia are running 12th scale and what is the turnout like? I assume most of your racing would be on asphalt and not carpet?

Nick

Nick, i can only speak for myself, but as far as i understand, the 1/12th is a long forgotten art. There are currenlty no 1/12th class anywhere in Western Australia (i could be wrong)

The reason why its a popular topic of discussion at the mo is because 1/12th is available as a race class in our up coming State Titles.. and a handful of onroaders are / will be buying 1/12ths just so to have some fun, while some are going for sheep stations :)

[Alex]

oh, and the state titles will be held indoors, on carpet.

[James]

my 1/12th is 'almost' ready to go. it just needs front wheel bearings, and 64p pinions (unless i can convert it to 48p, which I'd rather do) maybe I'll have something organised for tues night... getting there!

[BigD]

James - the kimborough 48p spurs ala assoc tc3/4 should fit straight on, and they allow you to run 12 balls in the diff if you want. Got 48p on my t-fource, cheaper than buying a heap of 64p pinions