Overview
The AXIAL Trail Honcho Body with Cage (Z-AX4025) is a premium polycarbonate bodyshell designed for serious RC crawler enthusiasts in the UK who demand authenticity and durability. This replacement body is engineered to fit the popular AX10 Scorpion and SCX10 platforms, with minor modifications allowing compatibility with many other trucks currently on the market. Whether you're building a custom RC crawler or replacing a damaged shell, the Trail Honcho Body delivers realistic styling combined with practical engineering that makes it the ideal choice for rock crawling, trail running and scale RC adventures.
Manufactured from tough .040" clear polycarbonate plastic, this bodyshell is built to withstand the rigours of off-road RC action whilst maintaining exceptional durability and longevity. The Trail Honcho Body is perfect for UK RC enthusiasts looking to customise their crawler with a distinctive appearance that stands out on the trail. As a replacement body shell, it offers flexibility for builders and upgraders who want to refresh their existing setup with fresh styling without committing to a complete new ready-to-run RC vehicle.
This isn't just a basic body panel — it comes equipped with a composite plastic molded rear cage, a realistic spare tyre carrier mount, and professionally designed vinyl decals that bring the Trail Honcho to life. The crystal clear unpainted lexan base means you have complete control over the colour scheme and design, allowing your creativity to shine through whether you prefer factory-accurate colours or custom paint jobs that reflect your personal style.
Key Features
- Durable .040" Clear Polycarbonate Construction — The bodyshell is manufactured from premium polycarbonate plastic with a thickness of .040", providing exceptional durability and flexibility during impacts whilst maintaining dimensional accuracy and structural integrity over extended use in demanding trail and rock crawling conditions.
- Molded Rear Cage with Diamond Plate Bed Insert — The composite plastic molded rear cage adds authentic scale detail and structural support, while the realistic diamond plate bed insert enhances the visual appeal and authenticity of the Trail Honcho design, giving your RC crawler a genuinely professional appearance.
- Spare Tyre Carrier and Mount — A functional spare tyre carrier is integrated into the design, adding both visual interest and scale authenticity that serious RC crawler builders appreciate when creating competition-grade or display-quality vehicles.
- Polycarbonate Light Buckets — Dedicated light buckets for headlight and turn signal mounting are moulded into the body, allowing you to integrate LED lighting systems and create a fully illuminated, realistic appearance that makes your RC crawler stand out during evening sessions or display events.
- Photorealistic Premium Vinyl Decals — The package includes high-quality die-cut premium vinyl decals featuring window frames, headlight details, grille design, tail lights and additional graphics that bring the Trail Honcho to life with authentic styling without requiring advanced painting skills.
- Overspray Film and Pre-Cut Vinyl Window Masks — Professional painting aids are included to make the finishing process fast and straightforward, including protective overspray film and pre-cut vinyl window masks that ensure clean, professional results even for builders with limited painting experience.
- Dimple Marks for Body Post Drill Locations — Strategically placed dimple marks indicate precisely where body posts should be drilled, ensuring proper fitment and alignment on your chosen chassis platform whilst saving time during assembly and setup.
- Universal Fitment Compatibility — Designed to fit the AX10 Scorpion and SCX10 directly, with minor modifications allowing installation on many other RC truck platforms currently available, making this a versatile choice for builders with different chassis options.
- Crystal Clear Unpainted Finish — Supplied in transparent crystal clear lexan, the bodyshell gives you complete freedom to paint in your choice of colours, patterns and graphics, ensuring your RC crawler reflects your personal style and preferences perfectly.
Technical Performance
The AXIAL Trail Honcho Body is engineered as a 1/10 scale replacement bodyshell featuring premium .040" clear polycarbonate construction that balances weight, durability and optical clarity. The composite plastic molded rear cage is integrated into the design to provide structural support whilst maintaining the realistic appearance expected in high-quality RC crawler builds. The body is supplied unpainted in crystal clear lexan, allowing maximum customisation flexibility for UK RC enthusiasts who want to create truly unique crawlers that stand out from production models. The inclusion of professional painting aids including overspray film and pre-cut vinyl window masks demonstrates AXIAL's understanding that serious builders need practical, quality accessories to achieve showroom-finish results. The polycarbonate construction maintains dimensional accuracy throughout, ensuring the body fits securely on compatible chassis platforms whilst the dimple marks for body post locations provide precision guidance during assembly, eliminating guesswork and ensuring proper alignment that maintains the intended aesthetic and aerodynamic properties of the design.
What's in the Box
- AXIAL Trail Honcho polycarbonate bodyshell with molded rear cage
- Composite plastic rear cage with diamond plate bed insert
- Spare tyre carrier and mount
- Polycarbonate light buckets for headlight and turn signal
- Photorealistic die-cut premium vinyl decals (window frames, headlight, grille, tail lights and additional graphics)
- Overspray film for painting protection
- Pre-cut vinyl window masks
What You Need to Complete
- Compatible RC chassis platform (AX10 Scorpion, SCX10, or modified compatibility with other RC truck platforms)
- Paint or colour scheme of your choice (body supplied unpainted in crystal clear lexan)
- Body posts and mounting hardware (depending on your specific chassis)
- LED lighting components (optional, for utilising the integrated light buckets)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which RC crawler platforms is the AXIAL Trail Honcho Body compatible with? — This bodyshell is designed to fit the AX10 Scorpion and SCX10 directly without modification. Minor modifications will allow installation on many other RC trucks currently on the market, making it a versatile option for builders with different chassis platforms. We recommend checking specific fitment details for your particular model before ordering.
- Does this come painted, or do I need to paint it myself? — The bodyshell is supplied in crystal clear unpainted lexan, giving you complete control over the colour scheme and design. This allows ultimate customisation freedom, but it does mean you'll need to paint the body in your chosen colours. The package helpfully includes overspray film and pre-cut vinyl window masks to make the painting process faster and simpler, even for builders with limited painting experience.
- What makes this better than a basic bodyshell? — Beyond the durable .040" polycarbonate construction, the Trail Honcho includes numerous premium details that set it apart: a molded composite plastic rear cage with realistic diamond plate bed insert, integrated spare tyre carrier and mount, dedicated polycarbonate light buckets for LED integration, and high-quality photorealistic vinyl decals featuring window frames, headlights, grille and tail lights. These features combine to create an authentically styled crawler body that rivals much more expensive finished models.
- Can I add lights to this body? — Yes, the bodyshell includes dedicated polycarbonate light buckets for both headlight and turn signal mounting, specifically designed to accommodate LED lighting systems. This allows you to create a fully illuminated, realistic appearance that's perfect for evening trail sessions or display events.
- Is this suitable for beginners? — This is a replacement bodyshell suitable for builders with some RC experience who are comfortable with basic assembly, painting and chassis fitment. Beginners might prefer starting with a ready-to-run RC vehicle, but if you're building a custom crawler or upgrading an existing platform, the included painting aids make finishing straightforward.
- What is the thickness of the polycarbonate material? — The bodyshell is manufactured from premium .040" clear polycarbonate plastic, providing the ideal balance of durability, flexibility and weight for RC crawler applications where impact resistance is important.
- Will I need to modify my chassis to fit this body? — The body fits the AX10 Scorpion and SCX10 directly. For other RC truck platforms, minor modifications may be required. The included dimple marks indicate precisely where body posts should be drilled, helping ensure proper fitment regardless of your specific chassis.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the AXIAL Trail Honcho Body with Cage Z-AX4025 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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