Protoform Lightweight RC Body Shells
In 1991, during a very challenging economic recession, former GM employee Dale Epp began considering his next career move.
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Little did he know that a casual stroll into a local magazine shop would change his life forever.
After flipping through the pages of an RC Car Action magazine, Dale came across a few colorful photos showing 1/10th scale stock cars lined up around a huge banked oval track in Florida. The first thing that came to mind was "Wow!" Those pictures depicted a realistic view of what could have been the pace laps at the start of the Daytona 500. That moment inspired Dale to market his God-given design skills of style, realism and aerodynamics to the RC industry.
Under Dale Epp's leadership, PROTOform was founded and within months it caught the attention of RC race enthusiasts and pro racers from all over the world. Since those early days, PROTOform has captured 25 IFMAR World Champions and countless national, regional, and local championship titles. In 1995, PROTOform made a strategic move by joining forces with Pro-Line Racing in order to expand the company's marketing reach and meet the increasing demand for more race-winning on-road and oval bodies. In 2014, Dale hired his son Eric as Brand Manager to help drive PROTOform's marketing and race team efforts forward.
Today under the leadership of Dale and Eric, PROTOform continues as the world's premiere RC racing body manufacturer delivering the most innovative, functional and attractive on-road RC race bodies on the market.
FAQs for Protoform
Protoform (PROTOform) is one of the best-known body shell brands in RC, producing lightweight polycarbonate shells that span 1/10 touring cars, on-road and 1/8 classes. Their shells are used at every level from club racing to world championships, because the shapes are developed with real aero and scale accuracy in mind. If you want a body that looks right, flexes well in a crash, and fits your chassis cleanly, Protoform is almost always on the shortlist. Australian racers reach for them for both competition and scale-style builds.
Protoform shells like the PTzero1 LW 0.65mm and PTzero1 PRO-Lite 0.5mm are engineered to be both light and crash-resistant, which matters for fast touring car classes where grams and consistency influence lap times. Scale-focused shells such as the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda VTA, Corvette C8 190mm and 2023 Nissan Z Vendetta 1/8 carry proper licensed looks and window surrounds, rather than generic shapes. That combination of competition know-how and faithful bodywork is why Protoform shows up on podiums and show shelves across Australia.
Yes, we stock Protoform in our Australian warehouse with 14 current lines, including the PTzero1 LW 0.65mm and PTzero1 PRO-Lite 0.5mm for competition touring, plus scale favourites like the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda VTA, Corvette C8 190mm and 2023 Nissan Z Vendetta 1/8. Shells move steadily, so specific models can come and go between shipments. The Protoform category page is the best place to check what's live. If a shell you want isn't listed, our team can check incoming stock for you.
For modern touring car racing, the PTzero1 LW 0.65mm and PTzero1 PRO-Lite 0.5mm are top options balancing weight and stiffness for TC-grade aero. For VTA and vintage classes, the 1970 Plymouth Barracuda VTA is a licence-correct classic, while the Corvette C8 190mm suits GT-style builds. 1/8 on-road racers will appreciate the 2023 Nissan Z Vendetta 1/8. If you tell us your chassis, wheelbase and Australian class rules, we can steer you to the right Protoform shell from our current stock.