Mini Racer RC-12 is 1/12 scale
RC car
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manufactured by
Yokomo
is a Japanese company from Adachi, Tokyo that specialize in radio-controlled cars, it was one of the first manufacturers in Japan to build their own RC cars, sell upgrade parts and it also invented the option RTR (Ready To Run) cars, but most ...
from 1977 to the early 1980s. It was produced during the brand name change from
Yokobori Mokei to Yokomo; even you can see this on the RC-12 box due to on back side of the box had both brands, Yokobori Mokei and the Yokomo labels on it.
There were tree different models in the RC-12 series. "Mini Racer RC-12":
RC-12e
RC-12
RC-12Jr
(RC-12Jr USA as a variant).
-The RC-12e It is the same model than Associated Electrics model but with the difference that all upgrade parts were added as standard on Japanese version.
-The RC-12 that had a metal pan narrow
chassis
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(thin version) with a overlapped sheet to accommodate battery packs, 2 servos, an MSC parts (included on kit) and a receiver; the spaces were designed to accommodate Futaba Brand electronic accessories.
-The Mini Racer RC-12 Jr came with a metal pan but overwide to accommodate the battery pack for MSC, the receptor and a central battery case, this parts attached to the chassis by rubber bands, this kit came on a box for assembly with instructions and decals.
*Variation "Mini Racer RC-12 Jr U.S.A. shared the assembly of the RC-12Jr. kit but came pre-assembled, had a pre-painted/clear body pending on whether it was purchased (Japan or USA) AND came on a box that similar to a treasure chest with a plastic window to se the model.
Motoring:
-The RC-12, RC-12Jr & RC-12Jr USA Models had a 280 Mabuchi Motor.
-The RC-12e have same motor as Associated Electrics.
Wheels & Tires:
-Sponge tires and plastic wheels (Front Wheels are thicker and smaller than rear ones)
Optional Parts & Upgrades:
-Rear Deck Spoiler,
-Optional drivers (vacuum formed) in the cockpit (for the models that applied)
-Bearings for front wheels, rear wheels and steering,
-Pinions
-Spur gears
-380 Mabuchi Motor
-380 Reedy Modified Motor
Accessories:
-Quick Car Battery Charger.
-Regular Battery Charger.
-Battery packs.
Dimensions:
*RC-12e
-Same as Associated Electrics
*RC-12, RC-12Jr & USA Versions
-Wheelbase: 190mm
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-Leng (with body): 350mm
-Width (fr axle with wheels):157mm
-Width (rr axle with wheels): 163mm
Ref: Yokomo Catalogue 1979, 1980, 1981 & 1982
Comparison
References
Yokomo
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