Kyosho 1/12 Plazma 2WD MK.3 Retro Legendary Series Limited A2 Kit
- SKU:
- KYO 30639B
- Brand:
- Kyosho
Dynamic 2WD racer that ruled 1/12 on-road Returns with a vengeance!
1/12 scale was the center of on-road electric R/C car racing in the 1980’s and was dominated by the Kyosho Fantom EP-4WD series. However, the Fantom enjoyed a strong rivalry with the rear drive 2WD Plazma series, also made by Kyosho. The Plazma’s final and ultimate model was the MKIII Limited which was released in 1987. More than 30 years later it lives again as part of the Kyosho Vintage Series! Like other Vintage Series models, the reborn Plazma MKIII Limited is true to the original design but features some modern adaptations for the latest R/C systems and power sources. Now you can relive the glory days of the 1980’s while enjoying the power and performance of modern racing! While sharing some components with the Fantom EP-4WD Ext, the simple structure of the Plazma makes it lighter and faster than the Fantom over circuits with enough grip. Like the 1987 original, the new Plazma MKIII Limited features a carbon fiber main chassis, but the original black FRP upper plate and A-shaped joint bar are now also made of carbon fiber. The rear differential unit has been upgraded to the same high-performance ball-diff installed on the Fantom EP-4WD Ext Kyosho 60th Anniversary Model released in 2023. The front suspension uses the same simple king-pin & coil structure with adjustable caster angle, but now also includes two king-pin diameter types for precision adjustment of control characteristics. The α-2 open cockpit and aerodynamic body are faithfully reproduced, and all aluminum parts are finished in Kyosho Works silver color. With its dynamic performance and definitive style, the new Plazma MKIII Limited lights up the Kyosho Vintage Series!
Key Features:
- The long-awaited 1/12 Plazma revival with its famous agile 2WD performance is the 16th installment of Kyosho's Vintage Series.
- Recreation of the pure racing Limited Edition model released in 1987.
- Retains the key design features from the 1987 original but with updated components to suit modern R/C systems and power sources.
- All aluminum parts feature the Plazma’s unique silver finish.
- Incorporates the proven reliability of the 3-point suspension system standard in 1/12 EP racers.
- Equipped with a high-rigidity carbon main chassis & upper plate with an FRP rear A-bar that enhances tire grip with moderate flex.
- Features a king-pin coil front suspension system that allows fine tuning of control feel.
- Includes rear oil damper with a dial-adjustable spring tension tuning.
- Ball differential can be adjusted by tightening the nut.
- Standard equipment includes lightweight and high-strength φ6 carbon rear shaft.
- Unassembled kit includes pre-glued and trued front and rear tires and an unpainted body.
What's In The Box?
- Chassis kit
- Adhesive shaped tire
- Unpainted body
- Decal
- Wheel wrench（12/4.0）
- 5.5/5.0wrench
- Hexagonal wrench
- Caster angle jig
- Shock wrench
- Shock oil
- Ball differential grease
Required for Operation (Not Included)
- Radio transmitter with 2 channel, 1-servo (Receiving size: Max 37x30x16.5mm / Servo size: Max 37x16.5x30mm )
- 1 x Electronic speed controller (ESC size：38x31x23mm)
- 1x 540 Class Motor -Note: Please use a motor with a shaft length of 15mm or more.
- 1x Battery for chassis (Battery size：138x48x24.5mm)
- Batteries for transmitter
- Charger for Battery
- Polycarbonate Paint for body
Recommended products：No.82147 Syncro 2.4GHz TX/RX Set / No.82278 Mini Servo KS3031-04M All Metal Gear / No.GAB4202 Gens ace LiPo 4000 Straight pack（60C/7.4V）/ No.37035 LE MANS 480GOLD Brushless Motor 21.5T / No.37051B LE MANS 240S ESC
Simple rear-wheel-drive 2WD model in the classic style of 1/12 on-road racers from the 1980s. Features king-pin spring front suspension and a rear 3-point suspension system with A-bar configuration.
Includes black front and rear wheels adopted from the Fantom EP-4WD Ext 60th Anniversary Model. As the tires come pre-glued and trued in the kit, there is no need for adjustment with a tire setter.
King-pin & spring suspension system is equipped with springs on the upper part of the front knuckle arm. Adjust steering characteristics by changing caster angle with different diameter king-pins or using set screws. Driving stability can also be enhanced by offsetting the wheel shaft behind the king-pin.
Steering servo is secured to the main chassis with a special plate and aluminum mount that replaces the double-sided tape and fiberglass tape mount in the original. This allows various modern servo sizes to be used without affecting chassis flex characteristics.
Lightweight and high-rigidity carbon fiber upper plate is included as standard. The oil shock feature a dial system that allows for easy adjustment of spring tension.
A-bar made from highly flexible black FRP plate functions as rear suspension as well as supporting the rear axle unit.
Includes modified 540-motor compatible motor mount based on the modern Fantom EP-4WD Ext. Replacing the rear shaft adapter enables 1mm adjustment of the wheelbase and 1.3mm for ground clearance.
Newly adopted ball-diff unit (not equipped on the original Plazma) delivers increased traction stability through its limited slip disc (LSD) effect. Special wheel bolts secure the right-side wheels and aluminum parts are finished in the Plazma’s unique silver color.
Technical Specifications:
Length 340mm
Width 172mm
Height 83mm
3P suspension system with direct drive
Wheelbase 203-204mm（Adjustable）
Tread F:137mm/R:133mm
Tire F:φ48×23mm/R:φ53×35mm
Gear ratio 3.38：1
Weight approx.850g(with GAB4202）
Maximum Speed approx.55km/h(with Le Mans480G）
Driving Time approx.23minutes(with Le Mans480G）
Shipping
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day for big parcels to reach the South Island and for rural deliveries.
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Tracking emails will be sent out once parcels have been collected.
The buyer may specify delivery instructions for an order (for example, the buyer may authorise the delivery agent to
leave the products in a specified location if the buyer will not be at the delivery address). RC Hobbies will
not be responsible for any order that is delivered in accordance with the buyer’s delivery instructions.
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International Delivery.
We're based in New Zealand but we deliver all round the world. Please use our shipping estimator at checkoutfor a shipping quote or contact us and will send you
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The item I received is not the item I ordered
Provided the item is unopened and in mint condition we’ll replace the item. To receive your replacement you must return the
original item to. You will be provided with a no-cost return addressed courier satchel (or similar)
and we will process your replacement within 1–3 days of receiving your item.
The item I ordered arrived faulty.
Please arrange with RC Hobbies to return the item for testing. If we confirm that the item was damaged before leaving
RC Hobbies, or was faulty out of the box, your item will be repaired or if it cannot be repaired then it will be replaced
by RC Hobbies Ltd free of charge. If the goods are faulty we will meet our obligations under the Consumers Guarantees
Act to provide a remedy.
The item I ordered did not arrive
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delivered within the timeframe we will start an investigation with Courier Post & Post Haste on your behalf.
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or stolen after being delivered to your property. If you are concerned about leaving your items unattended we recommend
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option.
I've changed my mind and no longer want the item I ordered
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within 7 days of dispatch and is unopened and in mint condition. The shipping for the return will also be at the cost
of the buyer. Once we have the item in hand we will assess the item and if everything checks out OK you will receive
a Store Credit or refund less the restock fee and freight charges.
Restock fee
All goods ordered in error by the Customer or goods the Customer wishes to return are subject to a restock fee. The fee is
15% of the goods sales value. This applies if you change your mind, ordered it in error, unwanted Gift or just did not
like it or did not suit you, so please choose carefully and read the descriptions in the listings as some products also
require additional items to complete.
Description
Dynamic 2WD racer that ruled 1/12 on-road Returns with a vengeance!
1/12 scale was the center of on-road electric R/C car racing in the 1980’s and was dominated by the Kyosho Fantom EP-4WD series. However, the Fantom enjoyed a strong rivalry with the rear drive 2WD Plazma series, also made by Kyosho. The Plazma’s final and ultimate model was the MKIII Limited which was released in 1987. More than 30 years later it lives again as part of the Kyosho Vintage Series! Like other Vintage Series models, the reborn Plazma MKIII Limited is true to the original design but features some modern adaptations for the latest R/C systems and power sources. Now you can relive the glory days of the 1980’s while enjoying the power and performance of modern racing! While sharing some components with the Fantom EP-4WD Ext, the simple structure of the Plazma makes it lighter and faster than the Fantom over circuits with enough grip. Like the 1987 original, the new Plazma MKIII Limited features a carbon fiber main chassis, but the original black FRP upper plate and A-shaped joint bar are now also made of carbon fiber. The rear differential unit has been upgraded to the same high-performance ball-diff installed on the Fantom EP-4WD Ext Kyosho 60th Anniversary Model released in 2023. The front suspension uses the same simple king-pin & coil structure with adjustable caster angle, but now also includes two king-pin diameter types for precision adjustment of control characteristics. The α-2 open cockpit and aerodynamic body are faithfully reproduced, and all aluminum parts are finished in Kyosho Works silver color. With its dynamic performance and definitive style, the new Plazma MKIII Limited lights up the Kyosho Vintage Series!
Key Features:
- The long-awaited 1/12 Plazma revival with its famous agile 2WD performance is the 16th installment of Kyosho's Vintage Series.
- Recreation of the pure racing Limited Edition model released in 1987.
- Retains the key design features from the 1987 original but with updated components to suit modern R/C systems and power sources.
- All aluminum parts feature the Plazma’s unique silver finish.
- Incorporates the proven reliability of the 3-point suspension system standard in 1/12 EP racers.
- Equipped with a high-rigidity carbon main chassis & upper plate with an FRP rear A-bar that enhances tire grip with moderate flex.
- Features a king-pin coil front suspension system that allows fine tuning of control feel.
- Includes rear oil damper with a dial-adjustable spring tension tuning.
- Ball differential can be adjusted by tightening the nut.
- Standard equipment includes lightweight and high-strength φ6 carbon rear shaft.
- Unassembled kit includes pre-glued and trued front and rear tires and an unpainted body.
What's In The Box?
- Chassis kit
- Adhesive shaped tire
- Unpainted body
- Decal
- Wheel wrench（12/4.0）
- 5.5/5.0wrench
- Hexagonal wrench
- Caster angle jig
- Shock wrench
- Shock oil
- Ball differential grease
Required for Operation (Not Included)
- Radio transmitter with 2 channel, 1-servo (Receiving size: Max 37x30x16.5mm / Servo size: Max 37x16.5x30mm )
- 1 x Electronic speed controller (ESC size：38x31x23mm)
- 1x 540 Class Motor -Note: Please use a motor with a shaft length of 15mm or more.
- 1x Battery for chassis (Battery size：138x48x24.5mm)
- Batteries for transmitter
- Charger for Battery
- Polycarbonate Paint for body
Recommended products：No.82147 Syncro 2.4GHz TX/RX Set / No.82278 Mini Servo KS3031-04M All Metal Gear / No.GAB4202 Gens ace LiPo 4000 Straight pack（60C/7.4V）/ No.37035 LE MANS 480GOLD Brushless Motor 21.5T / No.37051B LE MANS 240S ESC
Simple rear-wheel-drive 2WD model in the classic style of 1/12 on-road racers from the 1980s. Features king-pin spring front suspension and a rear 3-point suspension system with A-bar configuration.
Includes black front and rear wheels adopted from the Fantom EP-4WD Ext 60th Anniversary Model. As the tires come pre-glued and trued in the kit, there is no need for adjustment with a tire setter.
King-pin & spring suspension system is equipped with springs on the upper part of the front knuckle arm. Adjust steering characteristics by changing caster angle with different diameter king-pins or using set screws. Driving stability can also be enhanced by offsetting the wheel shaft behind the king-pin.
Steering servo is secured to the main chassis with a special plate and aluminum mount that replaces the double-sided tape and fiberglass tape mount in the original. This allows various modern servo sizes to be used without affecting chassis flex characteristics.
Lightweight and high-rigidity carbon fiber upper plate is included as standard. The oil shock feature a dial system that allows for easy adjustment of spring tension.
A-bar made from highly flexible black FRP plate functions as rear suspension as well as supporting the rear axle unit.
Includes modified 540-motor compatible motor mount based on the modern Fantom EP-4WD Ext. Replacing the rear shaft adapter enables 1mm adjustment of the wheelbase and 1.3mm for ground clearance.
Newly adopted ball-diff unit (not equipped on the original Plazma) delivers increased traction stability through its limited slip disc (LSD) effect. Special wheel bolts secure the right-side wheels and aluminum parts are finished in the Plazma’s unique silver color.
Technical Specifications:
Length 340mm
Width 172mm
Height 83mm
3P suspension system with direct drive
Wheelbase 203-204mm（Adjustable）
Tread F:137mm/R:133mm
Tire F:φ48×23mm/R:φ53×35mm
Gear ratio 3.38：1
Weight approx.850g(with GAB4202）
Maximum Speed approx.55km/h(with Le Mans480G）
Driving Time approx.23minutes(with Le Mans480G）
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Shipping
$13.50 Flat Rate -Nationwide!
Delivery
Once E&E TRADERS LTD has confirmed acceptance of the buyer's order, we will endeavor to dispatch the buyer's order within
24 Hours unless a different time frame is specified in relation to a particular product. If we are unable to dispatch
the buyer's order within the time frame specified by E&E TRADERS LTD we will endeavor to contact the buyer and advise
the buyer of the expected dispatch date.
In stock items are generally dispatched on the following business day, unless a different time frame is specified
in relation to a particular product and provided the order was placed before our daily cut off time which is usually
around 1PM - 2PM.
We use Courier Post and Fastway for New Zealand orders. Deliveries are usually overnight, but please allow an extra
day for big parcels to reach the South Island and for rural deliveries.
We use Courier Post for orders that can fit into overnight courier bags and Fastway for larger parcels.
Tracking emails will be sent out once parcels have been collected.
The buyer may specify delivery instructions for an order (for example, the buyer may authorise the delivery agent to
leave the products in a specified location if the buyer will not be at the delivery address). RC Hobbies 12 Ltd will
not be responsible for any order that is delivered in accordance with the buyer’s delivery instructions.
Delivery to PO Boxes
E & E TRADERS LTD can send goods to PO Boxes
International Delivery.
We're based in New Zealand but we deliver all round the world. Please contact us for a shipping quote or we will send you
a quote after your order has been placed.
sales@rchobbies.co.nz
Returns Policy
The item I received is not the item I ordered
Provided the item is unopened and in mint condition we’ll replace the item. To receive your replacement you must return the
original item to E & E TRADERS LTD. You will be provided with a no-cost return addressed courier satchel (or similar) and
we will process your replacement within 1–3 days of receiving your item.
The item I ordered arrived faulty.
Please arrange with E & E TRADERS LTD to return the item for testing. If we confirm that the item was damaged before leaving
RC Hobbies, or was faulty out of the box, your item will be repaired or if it cannot be repaired then it will be replaced
by E & E TRADERS LTD free of charge. If the goods are faulty we will meet our obligations under the Consumers Guarantees
Act to provide a remedy.
The item I ordered did not arrive
If your item did not arrive the first thing to do is request a “track and trace” on your item from the Courier Post or Fastway tracking emails we send out.
Alternatively you can call Courier Post on 0800 268 743 or Fastway on 09 634 3704
If the “track and trace” on your order indicates that it has been delivered, but you’re unable to find it or it hasn’t been
delivered within the timeframe we will start an investigation with Courier Post & PostHaste on your behalf.
Regrettably, neither RC Hobbies nor Courier Post & PostHaste are able to refund or replace items that have been lost, damaged or stolen
after being delivered to your property. If you are concerned about leaving your items unattended we recommend using “Signature
Required” option which is our default option unless advise by the Buyer to use the “No Signature Required” option.
I've changed my mind and no longer want the item I ordered
Change of mind returns can be processed as long as it has been agreed by E & E TRADERS LTD and the item has been returned
within 7 days of dispatch and is unopened and in mint condition. The shipping for the return will also be at the cost of
the buyer. Once we have the item in hand we will assess the item and if everything checks out OK you will receive a Store
Credit or refund less the restock fee and freight charges.
Restock fee
All goods ordered in error by the Customer or goods the Customer wishes to return are subject to a restock fee. The fee is
10% of the goods sales value. This applies if you change your mind, ordered it in error, unwanted Gift or just did not like
it or did not suit you, so please choose carefully and read the descriptions in the listings as some products also require
additional items to complete.
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