Tamiya McLaren Senna 1/10 Clear RC Body TAM51693

Overview

The Tamiya 1/10 McLaren Senna Bodyset is a premium RC car body shell that brings the stunning design of the real McLaren Senna supercar to your 1/10 scale RC touring car. This un-painted polycarbonate body set is perfect for RC enthusiasts and collectors who want to customise their RC car UK setup with one of the most iconic supercars ever produced. Whether you're a seasoned RC racer, a dedicated scale modeller, or someone discovering the world of RC touring cars for the first time, this bodyset offers exceptional detail and authentic styling that will elevate your RC vehicle to showroom quality.

Crafted with precision engineering by Tamiya, a world-renowned manufacturer trusted by RC hobbyists across the UK and beyond, this McLaren Senna body captures every aerodynamic curve and aggressive design element of the real car. The lightweight polycarbonate construction ensures your RC car maintains optimal performance whilst delivering authentic, realistic proportions that turn heads at the track, club, or display shelf. This is not just a body shell – it's a gateway to creating a truly bespoke RC car that reflects your passion for performance and precision engineering.

Perfect for RC touring car enthusiasts looking to refresh their chassis or create a custom build, this bodyset comes ready for paint and detailed customisation. With included marking stickers and window masking stickers, you have everything needed to achieve professional-quality results when painting and decorating your new RC body.

Key Features

• Authentic McLaren Senna Design — The body faithfully recreates the complex aerodynamically honed form of the actual McLaren Senna, capturing every aggressive styling detail from the iconic supercar with precision accuracy so your RC car looks unmistakably like the real thing.
• Lightweight Polycarbonate Construction — Made from durable polycarbonate material, this body shell is significantly lighter than alternative materials, which means improved handling characteristics, faster acceleration and better overall performance from your RC touring car without adding unnecessary weight.
• Detailed Mirror and Wing Components — Black ABS resin plastic parts are included to realistically depict the side mirrors and rear wing, providing authentic three-dimensional detail and visual depth that plastic decals alone cannot achieve.
• Un-Painted for Custom Finishing — Supplied as a clear, un-painted shell, this bodyset gives you complete creative freedom to paint, airbrush, and customise the body in any colour scheme or livery you desire, making each RC car truly unique.
• Professional Masking and Marking Stickers Included — Window masking stickers are supplied to protect glass areas during the painting process, whilst marking stickers help guide your paint application and ensure professional-looking results.
• Wide Chassis Compatibility — Compatible with an extensive range of Tamiya touring car chassis including TT-01, TT-01 Type-E, TT-02 (excluding TT-02B and TT-02T variants), TC-01, TA06, TA07, TA08 and TB-05, giving you flexibility to use this body across multiple RC platforms.
• Smart Dedicated Packaging — Delivered in a dedicated cardboard box designed specifically to protect this bodyset during storage and transport, ensuring your investment arrives in perfect condition.

Technical Performance

This bodyset represents Tamiya's engineering excellence applied to modern supercar design. The polycarbonate material has been selected specifically for its optimal weight-to-strength ratio, ensuring the body absorbs minor impacts and handling stress whilst remaining light enough not to compromise your chassis's performance characteristics. The 257mm wheelbase compatibility across multiple Tamiya platforms means this body will fit proportionally correct on a wide range of touring car chassis, from the legendary TT-01 through to the contemporary TB-05. The inclusion of separate ABS resin plastic components for mirrors and rear wing adds genuine three-dimensional detail that enhances the scale authenticity far beyond what a flat decal could achieve. The clear polycarbonate shell has been engineered with appropriate wall thickness to provide rigidity during high-speed cornering whilst maintaining the lightweight properties essential for competitive RC touring car performance. Whether you're building a display model or a track-ready RC car UK setup, this body provides the structural integrity and visual authenticity that discerning enthusiasts demand.

What's in the Box

• Clear polycarbonate McLaren Senna body shell
• Black ABS resin plastic side mirror components
• Black ABS resin plastic rear wing assembly
• Window masking stickers for paint protection
• Marking stickers for paint application guidance
• Decal sheet with authentic McLaren Senna graphics

What You Need to Complete

• Compatible Tamiya 1/10 touring car chassis (TT-01, TT-01 Type-E, TT-02 excluding TT-02B and TT-02T, TC-01, TA06, TA07, TA08 or TB-05)
• Polycarbonate body paint or spray system suitable for RC car bodies
• Clear gloss coat for finishing and protection
• Paint brushes, masking tape and paint equipment
• Hobby knife or body shell cutter for trimming excess material
• Screws and body clips specific to your chassis model (usually not included)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which Tamiya RC touring car chassis is this McLaren Senna body compatible with? — This bodyset is compatible with Tamiya TT-01, TT-01 Type-E, TT-02 (excluding the TT-02B and TT-02T variants), TC-01, TA06, TA07, TA08 and TB-05 chassis. The 257mm wheelbase specification ensures proper fitment and proportional appearance across all these platforms. Check your specific chassis model before purchasing to ensure compatibility.
• Is this bodyset suitable for beginners to RC car painting and customisation? — Yes, this bodyset is suitable for beginners because it comes with window masking stickers that protect the clear windows during painting, and marking stickers that guide your paint application. The included decal sheet provides reference graphics to help you achieve authentic McLaren Senna livery. However, RC body painting does require basic airbrushing or spray painting skills and a suitable workspace. Beginners should allow adequate time to practice and dry between coats.
• What paint should I use on this polycarbonate RC body shell? — You should use paint specifically formulated for polycarbonate RC car bodies, available from RC hobby retailers. These specialised paints adhere properly to polycarbonate and remain flexible as the body moves during use. Apply thin coats, allow proper drying time between coats, and finish with a clear protective gloss coat for durability and authentic appearance.
• Does this bodyset come painted or un-painted? — This bodyset is supplied un-painted as a clear polycarbonate shell. This gives you complete customisation freedom to paint it in any colour scheme, livery or design you prefer. The un-painted format also makes this ideal for collectors who want to display multiple paint schemes by purchasing additional bodyset shells.
• What makes the Tamiya McLaren Senna body different from other 1/10 touring car bodies available? — The Tamiya McLaren Senna bodyset is distinguished by its authentic replication of the real McLaren Senna's complex aerodynamic design, including realistic side mirrors and rear wing in separate ABS plastic components rather than flat decals. The polycarbonate construction provides an optimal balance of lightweight performance and durability, and compatibility with multiple Tamiya platforms gives you more flexibility than single-chassis-specific bodies.
• Do I need special tools to fit this body to my RC chassis? — Fitting this bodyset requires only basic RC hobby tools including a hobby knife to trim excess material from the body, and the appropriate body clips and screws for your specific Tamiya chassis. Most Tamiya enthusiasts already have these standard tools in their RC toolkit. Detailed assembly instructions are typically available on the Tamiya website.

Why Buy from RC Model Shop?

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