Overview
The FTX Kanyon Clear Body Only FTX8490 is a premium polycarbonate bodyshell designed specifically for the FTX Kanyon 4x4 Rock Crawler platform. This unpainted clear body offers RC enthusiasts the perfect canvas to customise their 1/10 scale RC crawler with their own unique colour scheme and livery. Whether you're an experienced RC car UK builder looking to refresh your rig or a hobbyist seeking to personalise your trail crawler, this authentic FTX body shell delivers the quality and compatibility you need. The clear polycarbonate construction provides excellent durability whilst allowing light transmission that enhances the visual appeal of your finished build.
Designed as a dedicated replacement or upgrade body for the FTX Kanyon 4x4 platform, this bodyshell is engineered to fit perfectly on both the standard FTX Kanyon 4x4 RTR 1/10 XL Trail Crawler and the FTX Kanyon 4x4 Mountain Rescue 2-Speed RTR 1/10 XL Crawler variants. The inclusion of window masks and a decal sheet means you have everything you need to complete a professional-looking finish right out of the box. This is an ideal solution for RC rock crawler enthusiasts in the UK who want to restore a worn body, experiment with new paint schemes, or simply refresh their vehicle's appearance.
For anyone serious about their RC hobby, investing in quality replacement bodies ensures your crawler looks fresh and performs at its best. The FTX Kanyon Clear Body is manufactured to exacting standards and represents excellent value for money, making it an essential upgrade or maintenance item for Kanyon owners and a smart choice for builders planning a new rock crawler setup.
Key Features
- Polycarbonate Construction — The body is manufactured from durable polycarbonate material, which is a proven choice for RC bodyshells because it combines lightweight performance with excellent impact resistance, ensuring your investment withstands the rigours of trail crawling and off-road adventures.
- Clear Unpainted Finish — This bodyshell arrives completely unpainted, giving you total creative freedom to design and apply your own custom colour scheme, decals and graphics, allowing you to create a truly unique RC rock crawler that reflects your personal style.
- Window Masks Included — Professional-grade window masks are supplied with this body, making it significantly easier to paint clean, sharp window lines and achieve a factory-finished appearance without requiring advanced masking skills or additional purchases.
- Decal Sheet Included — A complete decal sheet is included, providing authenticity and finishing touches that transform your unpainted shell into a polished, professional-looking 1/10 scale RC crawler without the need to source graphics separately.
- Perfect Fitment — This bodyshell is specifically engineered to fit the FTX Kanyon 4x4 platform perfectly, ensuring hassle-free installation and eliminating fitment issues that can sometimes occur with generic or incompatible bodies.
- 1/10 Scale Rock Crawler Design — The body profile and proportions are optimised for the 1/10 scale rock crawler category, maintaining proper weight distribution and aerodynamics for authentic trail crawling performance on rocky terrain and technical obstacles.
- Compatible with Multiple Variants — This bodyshell works seamlessly with both the standard FTX Kanyon 4x4 RTR and the FTX Kanyon 4x4 Mountain Rescue 2-Speed RTR versions, making it a versatile upgrade or replacement option for any Kanyon owner.
Technical Performance
The FTX Kanyon Clear Body is engineered using premium polycarbonate material that delivers the ideal balance of weight and durability required for serious 1/10 scale rock crawler applications. Polycarbonate is the industry-standard material for high-quality RC bodyshells because it resists cracking and shattering even during heavy impacts against rocks, obstacles and terrain during challenging trail sessions. The clear finish allows the underlying chassis and components to remain visible, which is particularly popular with builders who want to showcase their mechanical work and wiring. At 1/10 scale, this bodyshell maintains authentic proportions that ensure proper weight balance across the chassis, which is critical for maintaining traction and control during technical rock crawling manoeuvres. The included window masks enable painters to achieve professional-grade window clarity with sharp, clean lines that match or exceed the appearance of original factory bodyshells. The decal sheet provides final detailing and authenticity, transforming the unpainted shell into a complete, finished body. This bodyshell is designed with precise fitment tolerances to ensure it seats properly on the FTX Kanyon 4x4 platform without requiring modification or adjustment, saving time during the build process and ensuring optimal aerodynamics and handling characteristics remain uncompromised.
What's in the Box
- FTX Kanyon Clear Polycarbonate Bodyshell
- Window Masks
- Decal Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the FTX Kanyon Clear Body compatible with the FTX Kanyon 4x4 RTR? — Yes, this bodyshell is specifically designed to fit both the FTX Kanyon 4x4 RTR 1/10 XL Trail Crawler and the FTX Kanyon 4x4 Mountain Rescue 2-Speed RTR 1/10 XL Crawler variants perfectly, ensuring seamless fitment and installation.
- What paint should I use on this polycarbonate bodyshell? — For the best results on polycarbonate RC bodies, use polycarbonate-specific paints or RC-grade paints that are designed to adhere to plastic without cracking or peeling as the body flexes during use. Always follow the manufacturer's recommendations and apply multiple thin coats rather than one thick coat.
- Do I need to modify the body to fit my Kanyon? — No, this bodyshell is engineered with precise fitment tolerances for the FTX Kanyon 4x4 platform, so it should fit directly onto your chassis without any cutting, drilling or modification required, saving you time during the build process.
- Can I use this body on other RC crawlers? — This bodyshell is specifically designed for the FTX Kanyon 4x4 models listed in the product specification. Using it on other platforms may result in poor fitment or compatibility issues, so it is recommended only for genuine Kanyon builds.
- What is included with the clear body? — The bodyshell comes complete with professional window masks to help you paint clean window lines and a decal sheet to add finishing touches and authenticity to your finished build, ensuring you have everything needed for a professional appearance.
- Is this body suitable for high-speed bashing or only for rock crawling? — This bodyshell is specifically engineered for the FTX Kanyon, which is classified as a 1/10 scale rock crawler designed for technical terrain navigation rather than high-speed racing, so it is optimised for controlled trail driving rather than maximum velocity.
- How durable is polycarbonate compared to other body materials? — Polycarbonate is renowned in the RC hobby for excellent durability and impact resistance, resisting cracking and shattering even during heavy impacts against rocks and obstacles, making it ideal for challenging off-road environments where lighter plastic would fail.
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 our Walsall store, we have a physical location where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in person. 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 FTX KANYON CLEAR BODY ONLY FTX8490 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.
- Manufacturer: FTX
- Part Number: FTX8490
- EAN: 5056135714423
- Scale: 1/10
- Class: Rock Crawler
- Body Material: Polycarbonate
- Bodyshell Finish: Un-Painted Clear
- Window Masks: Yes, Included
- Decal Sheet: Yes, Included
- Compatible Models: FTX5563 - FTX Kanyon 4x4 RTR 1/10 XL Trail Crawler
- Compatible Models: FTX5563R - FTX Kanyon 4x4 Mountain Rescue 2-Speed RTR 1/10 XL Crawler
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