My GT12 Fleet Photos

[PraetoR]

OK, I've realised that I seem to go through a LOT of GT12 bodyshells! 

 

So, rather that starting  a new topic each time, I'll put photos in here. Makes more sense!

 

Anyway, here's the story...

I started racing in early 2022, for the first time in 17 years. GT12 class.

It has been a big learning curve. I've never raced with brushless power, lipos, 2WD, non-independent suspension, 1/12 scale, tyre additive, motor timing adjustment, nor 2.4 GHz radio systems.

Loving it, though! 

 

Bodyshells used:

 

Kamtec Porsche 911 GT3 R in Castrol livery (based on the 1990s Castrol Tom's Supra). Painted by Sharkfat RC Customs.

This is my favourite shell, so far. It's just a shame that the "proper racing" bodyshells make such a difference in GT12. I'm at the point now that I'm scrapping for hundredths of a second.

 

I think I'll still use it on non-championship, fun nights. Christmas and that sort of thing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front sticker got changed to "Trinity Power", when I upgraded to the fantastic Trinity Revtech motor.

 

 

 

 

After that, I tried a Bittdesign Agata. It's a Lamborghini. Lamborghinis are my dream car brand.

 

Unfortunately, it didn't last too long, as I didn't understand tyre prep and the car was all over the place. It got damaged, quite quickly!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After that, I ran a Phat Bodies GTM (it's a McLaren). One of the staples of GT12 racing.

I've ran this shell for longer than any other. Up to my last time of racing, in-fact!

This photo was taken at the end of last year and almost 12 months later, I've still been using it! You can imagine how beat-up it looks, now!!

 

 

 

 

Tried another Bittydesign Agata "Lamborghini", because I really wanted to run one.

This one was painted by Sharkfat RC Customs. I've decided that white, gunmetal grey, yellow and orange are my colours.

Ran it a good while, but it's a little beat-up, by this point.

Biggest issue was the sheer size! It's soooo much longer and wider than every other shell I've used! That did cause a few issues.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After I'd stopped using this, I went back to the Phat Bodies GTM (above).

 

 

After that (and very recently) I had Totally Average Paintjobs do me a Mika Häkkinen tribute paint job, as the Bittydesign Seven20 is clearly meant to be another McLaren.

This looked fantastic, but it very much blended-in with the colour of the track! I should have thought of that.

It lasted a mere 2 weeks... then got stood on, by a Marshal. Game over for this one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And just finished today... again, painted by Totally Average Paintjobs, a Montech MLGT3. In "my" colours.

Again, a McLaren. Very similar to the Phat Bodies GTM.

I'm not a fan of the way McLaren road cars look, by the way. They're just the current shells to have.

This one should stand out and shouldn't get stood on!!

 

It looks fast standing still! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 9, 2023 by PraetoR

[Alex97]

Very cool

[Stormbringer]

youve had some cracking shells for racing mate 

[Yorkshireman]

Some very nice bodyshell's  there ...such a shame about the Hakkinen tribute,  that was really nice ! Also the Agata/Lambo (was) a beautiful colour 😍 

[Lone-wolf]

Lovely bodyshells i think the Kamtec Porsche is a stunner, didthat come as a clear shell or white

[PraetoR]

On 09/11/2023 at 18:53, Alex97 said:

Very cool

 

Thank you! 

 

 

On 09/11/2023 at 19:15, Stormbringer said:

youve had some cracking shells for racing mate 

 

Thanks. Yeah, Sharkfat and Totally Average Paintjobs both know what they're doing!

 

 

On 09/11/2023 at 19:56, Yorkshireman said:

Some very nice bodyshell's  there ...such a shame about the Hakkinen tribute,  that was really nice ! Also the Agata/Lambo (was) a beautiful colour 😍 

 

Thank you. Yeah, that was a bummer. Especially since he turned one of my front wheels oval!

I agree. It's the same colour I've painted for my old Losi XXX-S and my Gmade Komodo Double Cab. It's stunning, in the flesh. Photos never do it justice. From memory, it's Tamiya translucent red, backed with bright silver, backed with black.

 

 

17 hours ago, Lone-wolf said:

Lovely bodyshells i think the Kamtec Porsche is a stunner, didthat come as a clear shell or white

 

Thank you. Yeah, agreed. I love a "real" race livery. It was clear; the white, red and green are paint.

 

[PraetoR]

Decided to try a cartoon paint job. I thought they looked interesting.

Came out alright! 

 

It's got an entire can of Tamiya flat clear, on the outside. Gets rid of the shine and really does make it look like a sketch/drawing.

 

 

 

[Stormbringer]

I really like that . It looks brill 

[PraetoR]

Ran the cartoon paint job shell for a while, but it was only meant as a bit of a joke.

Heavy, too! There's 6 cans of paint on that thing!  Definitely costing me at least a little lap time!

 

Got myself another Sharkfat-painted shell. Another Phat Bodies GTM.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First run tomorrow. 

 

[Stormbringer]

Very nice and GL for tomorrow mate 

[PraetoR]

Thanks, man.

Racing went great! Smoothest meeting I've ever had and a solid 3rd in the A-Final. 

[Stormbringer]

Woohoo nice 1 mate well done