12th Scale Newcomer

[scottieb]

Hello All,

I am about to have a go at 12th scale, not sure why I have been overcome with the desire to do so, but there you go. When I was a wee lad, in the 1970's, I used to go with my dad and watch him race 1:12th scale, when chassis were made from Perspex, speed controllers had big wire wound resistors that glowed red under stress and Ni-Cads went bang whist being charged frequent occasions! (or maybe it was just that club!...) I raced off road throughout my teens, but have not done any R/C cars for years, now its time to go back. And now I am rabbiting!

I have read quite a few threads on this forum in the last few days and learned a little, but there are still a few things I am hoping some of you will be able to help me with.

1. Clubs. I'm finding it hard to find information about clubs near tom me. I'm in Shropshire, so anyone who knows of any clubs in the surrounding counties if you could give me a shout that would be great.

2. Equipment. I have a bought a car, but yet to get the electrics. I noticed on one of the threads someone talking about BRCA homologation lists for motors and batteries. How strict is this? If I purchase a motor / battery not on this list, will I be unable to race? does the same exist for radio gear, or can I pick any manufacturer of 2.4GHz system?


That’s all for now but I am sure there will be more questions as time goes on and I get started in this hobby.



Thanks in advance for your help.



Scott