Pro-cision/daishin: Anyone Remembers Them?

[darthfury78]

I recently discovered that I have a unused NIB 1979 Monza GT. While one could find pictures of them in the showcase section, I have yet to see one that is unused. I got this car in 2004 for around $220.00. The package and everything else looks like it just came off the production line. A virtual timecapsole.

However, another reason why I am posting about this topic is because I recent got a 1/12 scale Pro-Cision Porsche 935. Has anyone else ever seen these cars before?

[Hibernaculum]

Yes, I have a NIB one of these, as it was also actually sold at Tandy/Radio Shack from 1982 - 1984, where it was their most expensive car.

It was made by Daishin as you say. It came in 4 colours over the years - red, white, blue and black.

Pretty sure the earlier ones used a 380 motor, while later ones actually had a smaller motor than that. The Tandy branded ones use a different style of remote, and have some different decals, and have a black chassis, but are otherwise the same as the Procision ones.

Attached is a pic of another one that came up on eBay a long time ago, showing the different colours available.

And if you jump to page 154 of this http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1984/ you will see it there also, in a black version.

It may be considered a toy grade with it's preinstalled radio gear, however it does have a metal gearbox casing and working suspension, and is made by Daishin who also made some more slightly hobby grade cars. It's slightly in between toy and hobby, plus it's a very nice looking model.

cheers,

H.

[darthfury78]

Yes, I have a NIB one of these, as it was also actually sold at Tandy/Radio Shack from 1982 - 1984, where it was their most expensive car.

It was made by Daishin as you say. It came in 4 colours over the years - red, white, blue and black.

Pretty sure the earlier ones used a 380 motor, while later ones actually had a smaller motor than that. The Tandy branded ones use a different style of remote, and have some different decals, and have a black chassis, but are otherwise the same as the Procision ones.

Attached is a pic of another one that came up on eBay a long time ago, showing the different colours available.

And if you jump to page 154 of this http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1984/ you will see it there also, in a black version.

It may be considered a toy grade with it's preinstalled radio gear, however it does have a metal gearbox casing and working suspension, and is made by Daishin who also made some more slightly hobby grade cars. It's slightly in between toy and hobby, plus it's a very nice looking model.

cheers,

H.

Hi,

I certainly would love to have the Porsche version NIB as well. However, the red one was the only Dashin that as available on ebay.uk website. The owner of the car told me that the car was hardly ever used. Although the instruction manual was missing. Someday I hope to upgrade to a NIB. The Daishins are just as difficult to find as the Latrax cars. Are they in the same league?

Also, I just got this wonderful Pro-Cision Trans Am NIB. This is the cleanest one that I have seen to date. Do you have this one in your collection?

[Hibernaculum]

Yes, the Daishin and LaTrax onroad cars are probably in a similar league Sort of semi-hobby grade in many cases.

I actually don't have any Pro-cision branded vehicles. The Daishin Porsche 935 I have, is the red Radio Shack one from 1984, NIB, as this was a car I remember wanting when I was a kid. I also have the white version, released in 1982, which I am restoring.

So yeah, I don't have the Procision Trans Am. You're lucky to have found it. I do however, have the old LaTrax 1/10 buggy that was "inspired" by the Rough Rider. I think it was called "The Hustler", judging from the decals. Mine is another restoration project waiting for me, but I know there is at least one mint one in the showrooms.

Obscure early 80s models are fun, because of the old fashioned construction. There's a certain romance about them that I like, which is worth more than a hundred NIB 30th anniversary Tamiya 934s (to me).

cheers,

H.

[darthfury78]

Yes, the Daishin and LaTrax onroad cars are probably in a similar league Sort of semi-hobby grade in many cases.

I actually don't have any Pro-cision branded vehicles. The Daishin Porsche 935 I have, is the red Radio Shack one from 1984, NIB, as this was a car I remember wanting when I was a kid. I also have the white version, released in 1982, which I am restoring.

So yeah, I don't have the Procision Trans Am. You're lucky to have found it. I do however, have the old LaTrax 1/10 buggy that was "inspired" by the Rough Rider. I think it was called "The Hustler", judging from the decals. Mine is another restoration project waiting for me, but I know there is at least one mint one in the showrooms.

Obscure early 80s models are fun, because of the old fashioned construction. There's a certain romance about them that I like, which is worth more than a hundred NIB 30th anniversary Tamiya 934s (to me).

cheers,

H.

Could you provide a few pictures of you NIB Daishin Porsche 935?

[darthfury78]

Yes, the Daishin and LaTrax onroad cars are probably in a similar league Sort of semi-hobby grade in many cases.

I actually don't have any Pro-cision branded vehicles. The Daishin Porsche 935 I have, is the red Radio Shack one from 1984, NIB, as this was a car I remember wanting when I was a kid. I also have the white version, released in 1982, which I am restoring.

So yeah, I don't have the Procision Trans Am. You're lucky to have found it. I do however, have the old LaTrax 1/10 buggy that was "inspired" by the Rough Rider. I think it was called "The Hustler", judging from the decals. Mine is another restoration project waiting for me, but I know there is at least one mint one in the showrooms.

Obscure early 80s models are fun, because of the old fashioned construction. There's a certain romance about them that I like, which is worth more than a hundred NIB 30th anniversary Tamiya 934s (to me).

cheers,

H.

Hi Hibernaculum,

I believe I could help you find a better option of restoring your White Porsche 935. There is a used version on Yahoo Japan Auctions that had been around for quite sometime. Here is the pictures of the car. If you want it, I could put you into contact with the person who bids on those items on my behalf in Japan.

If you want, I could give the link through your PM box. Let me know if this car would be of interest to you? As for the item, the car doesn't have the control nor the battery cover. So this car might be the best alternative of making her work again.

[Hibernaculum]

Hi, thanks but no that's ok These cars are actually not especially rare, and also, mine is the Radio Shack version (so it has different decals etc, to this procision-branded one).

As for my NIB red Radio Shack Porsche 935, I haven't had time to take photos of it (sorry but I get up at 6am, and don't get home until 8pm daily). However, Rayman has one the same (in nice condition) here:

http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.a...50&id=15762

cheers,

H.

[darthfury78]

I finally found a replacement box to store my Daishin Red Porsche 935. This box is so much better than the cheap piece of **** of a box that is falling apart. Here is my new box:

As for the Martini Porsche, I might sell it as I won't be needing it.

[darthfury78]

Yes, I have a NIB one of these, as it was also actually sold at Tandy/Radio Shack from 1982 - 1984, where it was their most expensive car.

It was made by Daishin as you say. It came in 4 colours over the years - red, white, blue and black.

Pretty sure the earlier ones used a 380 motor, while later ones actually had a smaller motor than that. The Tandy branded ones use a different style of remote, and have some different decals, and have a black chassis, but are otherwise the same as the Procision ones.

Attached is a pic of another one that came up on eBay a long time ago, showing the different colours available.

And if you jump to page 154 of this http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalogs/1984/ you will see it there also, in a black version.

It may be considered a toy grade with it's preinstalled radio gear, however it does have a metal gearbox casing and working suspension, and is made by Daishin who also made some more slightly hobby grade cars. It's slightly in between toy and hobby, plus it's a very nice looking model.

cheers,

H.

Hibernaculum,

I managed to get the Black version of the P-935 Radio Shack car:

The Black Porsche 935

If you want it, the car is yours. I went out of my way to find this car for you. I hope that you like the link I provided.

[JW122710]

I have a blue one that I recall purchasing at a local independent hobby shop when I was a kid. I'm not for certain of the exact year but I am for certain it was before 1980 (1977/78, maybe?). Were these cars sold through other outlets prior to the Tandy/Radio Shack days? The car is in good working order. I have the original styrofoam container and an end flap of the box. I remember it having an interchangable gear (low speed/high speed?). I no longer have the other gear. I'm not for certain what investment, if any, should be made to restore the car. I'm not a collector but the car does hold sentimental and nostalgic value that I would like to pass on to my son. Any advice? Thank you!

[darthfury78]

I have a blue one that I recall purchasing at a local independent hobby shop when I was a kid. I'm not for certain of the exact year but I am for certain it was before 1980 (1977/78, maybe?). Were these cars sold through other outlets prior to the Tandy/Radio Shack days? The car is in good working order. I have the original styrofoam container and an end flap of the box. I remember it having an interchangable gear (low speed/high speed?). I no longer have the other gear. I'm not for certain what investment, if any, should be made to restore the car. I'm not a collector but the car does hold sentimental and nostalgic value that I would like to pass on to my son. Any advice? Thank you!

I just acquired a NIB version of this car:

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h147470717

The Blue version of the P-935 is very rare these days. The Red version comes second. I don't believe that you could restore the car. Could you provide a few pictures of the car? Thanks!!!

Also, I have the Black Radio Shack P-935 if you want it. The car is unused. Let me know if that car interest you.

[Leapnlarry]

I recently discovered that I have a unused NIB 1979 Monza GT. While one could find pictures of them in the showcase section, I have yet to see one that is unused. I got this car in 2004 for around $220.00. The package and everything else looks like it just came off the production line. A virtual timecapsole.

However, another reason why I am posting about this topic is because I recent got a 1/12 scale Pro-Cision Porsche 935. Has anyone else ever seen these cars before?

i had one of these cars in 1979, my first real rc car. shortly after i got this car the controller sticks broke off easily, i got a tamiya sand scorcher

the pro cision porsche was a really cool car, it had two different gears that you could swap in the car. High speed, low speed.

I had a lot of fun with this car, started an rc obsession which lead to planes, cars, boats and helicopters.

Let me know if you have one you would like to sell.