ralphee 293 Posted April 23, 2020 This looks interesting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steponit! 23 Posted April 23, 2020 Was hoping for the 1/8 Kyosho Circuit 2000 buggies... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bullitt3577 35 Posted April 24, 2020 I always wanted the Fantom ep-4wd! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted April 24, 2020 What is it? A 1:10 pan car? Im surprised if it will be gp for a rerelease Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tamiya3speed 464 Posted April 25, 2020 I have always been intrigued by pan cars. I just wish I had somewhere to run one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted April 25, 2020 I've never give a pan car much attention? Probably because I can't think of anywhere local I could run one? But interesting nevertheless?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphee 293 Posted April 25, 2020 It's a 1/12 4wd Pancar. Pretty exciting as I really would love a good fun pan chassis, have the perfect little area for one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted April 26, 2020 Interesting choice... wonder if it will be a straight-up reissue or a modern chassis reviving the name? A true re-re with chain drive and everything would be really cool. Never had one, but I did have a Kawada Wolf (also 1/12 4WD chain drive) and that was really interesting to mess around with... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champ85 609 Posted April 26, 2020 RCMart thinks it might be the Plazma 3P. I was never into on-road cars. https://blog.rcmart.com/rc-kyosho-new-re-release-teaser/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphee 293 Posted April 27, 2020 https://www.redrc.net/2020/04/kyosho-fantom-vintage-1-12th-scale-4wd-pan-car/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superluminal 3750 Posted April 27, 2020 Bloomin 1:12 again Why cant they start making these awesome group c bodies in 1:10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted April 27, 2020 I am not familiar with those cars, but does the chain touch the upper deck and the battery? Anyway, I am interested in this car. I only have buggies. This would be my first onroad car. Did they also make a new brushless lemans motor? 21.5t. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobgoblin 1059 Posted April 28, 2020 That is one of the most incredible pieces of RC i've ever seen. Shame it will likely be north of 250 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbt73 5316 Posted April 28, 2020 Oh, that's just lovely... can I get one without the body? All I want to do is stare at that chassis... As far as the chain rubbing on things, I am a little surprised there isn't a lower chain guide under the battery. The bottom side of the chain is what will be in tension. But the chain is pretty smooth, so maybe it just doesn't generate enough wear for it to be a problem? I don't recall any issues with my Kawada. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champ85 609 Posted April 29, 2020 The chain is smooth, but not that smooth. If it's anything like the Rocky, you'll want to put some tape or something on the battery to stop it from wearing through. I have to do this on my NiMH batteries or it would wear through the shrinkwrap and short out. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stulec52 50 Posted May 1, 2020 I really don't get this one. I mean I know old RC cars are pretty niche to start with, but honestly, how many units did this sell BITD ? I raced 12th scale when it came out, and no one I ever raced against had one. Sure, it's a pretty thing, but (and I don't mind being proven wrong) I just cannot see this selling much at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hobgoblin 1059 Posted May 1, 2020 https://www.modelsport.co.uk/kyosho-fantom-ep-1-12-4wd-kit-legendary-series/rc-car-products/1330489 I was surprised on the price, looks like you can get them for £220. I can nearly buy an optima for that. However that is about £100 more than it would be worth for me. By the time you've picked up a motor etc you'll have a painfully expensive novelty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klausen 1197 Posted May 1, 2020 I have no interest at all in this type of car, and I have nowhere to drive it, but hey it is Kyosho and it looks crazy good, so I will definately buy one, and even more certain one of the blue/green Le Mans motors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nellyle 382 Posted May 1, 2020 35 minutes ago, Klausen said: I have no interest at all in this type of car, and I have nowhere to drive it, but hey it is Kyosho and it looks crazy good, so I will definately buy one, and even more certain one of the blue/green Le Mans motors. Same here, it's a thing of beauty! I'm currently (as in tonight) building a Toyota Tom's RM01 that I'll probably never run in anger, but it looks ace. I run off road, but there's no denying some of the on road stuff trumps them for looks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reedydriver 148 Posted May 11, 2020 https://rc.kyosho.com/en/30635.html I just had a look at the kyosho homepage. Now I really want this one! There's also a cool video.. I am really looking forward to this new re release! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnsllc 917 Posted May 12, 2020 sexy car but i agree with price point being an issue as kyosho needs another 125 in electronics after u buy it. And def a specific buyer, What would i do with it.....run it up and down my street. Nah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACCEL 2014 Posted May 22, 2020 searchn' last night for something entirely different and this zoned in at RCMart, researching just now and here at TC this thread pops up. Already Pre-Ordered, I dig the chain, seen this on an old buggy but don't know what make it was, i have a four wheel drive Ninco 1/32 slot and its 4WD with a long O ring. this will be different just the way i like. I'm still looking foward for a Tamiya 1/12. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stulec52 50 Posted May 22, 2020 45 minutes ago, ACCEL said: searchn' last night for something entirely different and this zoned in at RCMart, researching just now and here at TC this thread pops up. Already Pre-Ordered, I dig the chain, seen this on an old buggy but don't know what make it was, i have a four wheel drive Ninco 1/32 slot and its 4WD with a long O ring. this will be different just the way i like. I'm still looking foward for a Tamiya 1/12. I think I still have an RS 200 slot car with 4wd and a rubber band :-) maybe the old buggy was a Kyosho Optima ?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
