This high-quality polycarbonate KRATON pre-painted bodyshell is the perfect replacement for your kit item.
Includes
1 x KRATON 1/8 Painted Decaled and Trimmed Body (Blue/Orange)
Features
- Pre-painted with exclusive trim scheme
- Strong and flexible polycarbonate material for long-lasting performance
- Aggressive styling for awesome looks and advanced aerodynamic performance at high speeds
- Decorated in high quality decals for added detail and realism
- Pre-cut for fast and easy fit
- Pre-trimmed holes for fast and easy fitting of body mounting hardware
- Scale: 1/8
- Vehicle Type: Monster Truck
- Body Style: KRATON 6S BLX V6
- Colour: Blue, Orange, Multi-Colour
- Body Material: Polycarbonate
- Bodyshell Finish: Pre-Painted
- Decal Sheet: Applied
- Window Masks: No
- Pre-Cut: Yes
- Pre-Trimmed Mounting Holes: Yes
- Manufacturer: ARRMA
- Part Number: Z-ARA-1517
- Manufacturer Part Number: ARA-1517
- EAN: 5052127048804
- Compatible with: ARA8608V6 (1/8 KRATON 6S 4X4 RTR Brushless Speed Truck)
- Compatible with: ARA8708V6 (1/8 KRATON 6S EXB 4X4 RTR Brushless Speed Truck)
- What is Included: 1 x KRATON 1/8 Painted Decaled and Trimmed Body (Blue/Orange)
Overview
The ARRMA 1/8 Painted Body with Decals in Blue/Orange is a premium pre-painted bodyshell designed specifically for the KRATON 6S BLX V6 monster truck platform. This high-quality polycarbonate component represents an excellent choice for RC enthusiasts across the UK looking to refresh their KRATON's appearance or replace a damaged shell. Whether you're a dedicated basher seeking an aggressive new look, a competitive racer wanting to customise your setup, or an experienced RC hobbyist maintaining your fleet, this professionally painted and decalled bodyshell offers exceptional quality and authentic styling. The KRATON 6S BLX V6 has established itself as one of the most capable 1/8 scale brushless RC monster trucks available, and this replacement body ensures your vehicle maintains its stunning aesthetics whilst delivering the performance that ARRMA is renowned for.
This pre-painted bodyshell eliminates the need for time-consuming painting, allowing you to get your KRATON back on the track or trail in moments. The exclusive trim scheme featuring blue and orange colourways creates a striking visual impact, with the multi-colour design elements adding depth and realism to your RC monster truck. For UK-based RC car enthusiasts, sourcing OEM replacement bodies ensures perfect fitment and compatibility with your existing chassis and mounting hardware. The KRATON 6S V6 platform has proven its durability and speed capabilities in countless UK RC events and leisure bashing sessions, making this bodyshell an essential maintenance item for any serious owner.
ARRMA's commitment to quality extends throughout this product, from the robust polycarbonate construction through to the meticulous application of high-quality decals. This replacement body represents genuine ARRMA engineering and design, ensuring that your KRATON maintains its distinctive appearance and aerodynamic advantages. Whether you're upgrading from an older version or simply want a fresh colour scheme for your ready to run RC setup, this painted and decalled body delivers professional results immediately out of the box.
Key Features
- Pre-Painted Exclusive Trim Scheme — The bodyshell arrives completely painted in ARRMA's distinctive blue and orange colour scheme, eliminating the requirement for time-consuming and potentially costly painting work. This means you can have your KRATON looking showroom-ready within minutes of receiving the body.
- High-Quality Polycarbonate Construction — Manufactured from strong and flexible polycarbonate material, this bodyshell provides exceptional durability and impact resistance during intense bashing sessions. The inherent flexibility of polycarbonate prevents the brittle cracking associated with rigid plastics, ensuring your investment withstands regular RC driving at high speeds.
- Professional Decal Application — The body features high-quality decals that are pre-applied and expertly positioned, delivering added detail and visual realism. These decals significantly enhance the authentic appearance of your RC monster truck without requiring the skill of custom decal application.
- Aggressive Aerodynamic Styling — The KRATON bodyshell design incorporates aggressive styling cues that don't merely look impressive—they also provide genuine aerodynamic benefits at the high speeds this brushless monster truck achieves. The sculpted lines and contours help stabilise the vehicle during rapid acceleration and maintain composure during jumps.
- Pre-Cut for Rapid Installation — The body arrives pre-cut with precision, ensuring a fast and straightforward fit onto your KRATON chassis. This attention to detail minimises installation time and eliminates the frustration of requiring extensive trimming before fitment.
- Pre-Trimmed Mounting Holes — All body mounting holes are pre-trimmed and prepared for immediate hardware installation, allowing you to secure the shell onto your chassis using standard KRATON mounting points without any additional modification or preparation work.
Technical Performance
The KRATON 6S BLX V6 platform represents the pinnacle of 1/8 scale brushless RC monster truck engineering, and this replacement bodyshell is engineered to complement the vehicle's exceptional performance characteristics perfectly. The 1/8 scale classification positions this truck as a serious performer, with the brushless drivetrain delivering substantial power and efficiency that translates to impressive top speeds and extended runtimes on quality LiPo batteries. The V6 designation indicates this is the latest iteration of the KRATON platform, incorporating refinements and improvements based on real-world user feedback and competitive racing experiences. The body's polycarbonate construction provides the ideal balance between weight and durability, ensuring minimal impact on the chassis dynamics whilst maximising protection for the internal components during crashes and high-impact landings. The aerodynamic design has been developed through extensive testing to maintain stability and composure during acceleration, cornering, and high-speed runs. For UK RC enthusiasts, this body offers compatibility with multiple KRATON 6S V6 variants including the 4X4 RTR models in both standard and EXB configurations, making it a versatile upgrade option for those with various KRATON setups. The pre-painted finish and professional decal work eliminate variables in colour matching and application quality, ensuring consistent aesthetic results that honour ARRMA's reputation for attention to detail.
What's in the Box
- 1 x KRATON 1/8 Painted Decaled and Trimmed Body (Blue/Orange)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which KRATON models is this body compatible with? — This painted bodyshell is specifically designed for the KRATON 6S BLX V6 platform and fits both the ARA8608V6 (1/8 KRATON 6S 4X4 RTR Brushless Speed Truck) and the ARA8708V6 (1/8 KRATON 6S EXB 4X4 RTR Brushless Speed Truck) as standard parts. This ensures perfect fitment without modification.
- Do I need to paint this body myself? — No, this bodyshell arrives completely pre-painted in ARRMA's exclusive blue and orange trim scheme with high-quality decals already applied. You can install it directly onto your KRATON chassis without any additional painting or customisation work required.
- What material is this bodyshell made from? — The body is manufactured from strong and flexible polycarbonate, which offers superior impact resistance compared to rigid plastic alternatives. This material absorbs impacts during crashes, preventing the brittle failures associated with less flexible materials, making it ideal for intensive RC bashing.
- How long does installation take? — Installation is straightforward and typically takes just minutes. The body arrives pre-cut and pre-trimmed with mounting holes already prepared, allowing you to fit it directly onto your KRATON using standard mounting hardware without requiring modification tools or trimming work.
- Is this suitable for competitive racing? — Absolutely. The KRATON 6S BLX V6 platform is used extensively in competitive RC racing throughout the UK, and this replacement body is an OEM ARRMA component. The aerodynamic design provides genuine performance benefits at high speeds, making it suitable for both recreational bashing and competitive events.
- Will this body fit older KRATON models? — This body is specifically designed for the KRATON 6S BLX V6 generation and is not compatible with earlier KRATON versions. Always verify fitment compatibility with your specific KRATON variant before purchasing a replacement body.
- How durable is the polycarbonate construction? — Polycarbonate is significantly more durable than rigid plastic alternatives, offering excellent impact resistance and flexibility. Whilst it can sustain damage from extreme impacts or collisions, it generally resists the brittle cracking and permanent deformation issues associated with less flexible materials.
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 ARRMA 1/8 Painted Body with Decals, Blue/Orange: KRATON 6S BLX V6 Z-ARA-1517 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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