Mini Racer RC-12 is 1/12 scale RC car manufactured by Yokomo 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 three 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 (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 see 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

- -Leng (with body): 350mm

-Width (fr axle with wheels):157mm

-Width (rr axle with wheels): 163mm

Ref: Yokomo Catalogue 1979, 1980, 1981 & 1982

Comparison Model Body Details Mini-Racer RC-12 Porsche 917-30KL Lamborghini Countach LP-500S Ferrari 512BB 280S Motor Titanium rear axle 48 pitch spur gears Duralumin chassis 12,800 Yen Mini-Racer RC-12 Jr BMW 320i Turbo DeTomaso Pantera GTS Porsche 936 Lancia Stratos Turbo Chevrlet Vega Pontiac Trans Am McLaren M20 Ferrari 312PB DeTomaso Pantera GTS TOJ SC03 A.J Foyt Indy 500 Coyote 280S Motor Titanium rear axle 48 pitch spur gears Duralumin chassis 10,000 YenMini-Racer RC-12 Jr U.S.AAlfa Romeo 33T 12 Renault Alpine A442

Porsche 917-30KL

Porsche 936

Ferrari 512BB

Ferrari 365GT

Ferrari 312PB

BMW 320i Turbo

DeTomaso Pantera GTS

Lancia Stratos Turbo

TOJ SC03

A.J Foyt Indy 500 Coyote280S Motor Titanium rear axle 48 pitch spur gears Duralumin chassis Factory Painted Body 10,000 Yen

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