Overview
The FTX Outback Geo 4x4 PC Blue Bodyshell & Decal is an essential replacement component for RC enthusiasts who own the FTX Outback Geo 4x4 model. Whether you're looking to refresh your RC car UK setup after wear and tear, customise your vehicle with a fresh colour scheme, or simply maintain spare parts for competitive racing, this genuine FTX bodyshell offers authentic fit and finish. This polycarbonate bodyshell comes pre-painted in striking blue and includes factory-correct decals, making it the perfect choice for hobbyists and weekend bashers alike who demand quality and authenticity in their RC cars.
Designed specifically for the FTX Outback Geo 4x4 platform, this bodyshell maintains the distinctive rugged SUV styling that makes the Outback range so popular across the UK RC community. The bright blue finish combined with the included decal set gives your RC vehicle an eye-catching appearance on the track or off-road course. This is not a complete vehicle but rather a premium body replacement part, ideal for those who already own an FTX Outback Geo chassis and want to upgrade, repair, or add variety to their collection. FTX is a recognised manufacturer of quality RC models and spare parts, trusted by hobbyists throughout the UK for delivering genuine components that integrate seamlessly with existing models.
If you're serious about maintaining your ready to run RC car UK or building a collection of FTX models, having spare bodyshells in your workshop ensures you can always have a vehicle ready for action. The polycarbonate construction provides excellent durability whilst keeping weight to a minimum, which is essential for optimal performance across rough terrain and challenging courses. This particular blue variant is one of several colour options available in the FTX Outback Geo range, allowing collectors and enthusiasts to create a multi-colour fleet of these capable RC crawlers.
Key Features
- Polycarbonate Construction — The bodyshell is manufactured from durable polycarbonate plastic, which offers excellent impact resistance and flexibility compared to heavier materials, ensuring your RC car UK model can withstand crashes and rough handling without the body cracking or shattering.
- Pre-Painted Blue Finish — This bodyshell arrives in a striking blue colour that has been professionally applied by FTX during manufacturing, eliminating the need for you to spend time and money on painting and allowing you to get your RC vehicle on the track immediately.
- Factory-Correct Decal Set Included — The authentic FTX decals are included with this bodyshell, ensuring your model maintains its original appearance and branding, which is particularly important if you want to keep your RC crawler looking factory-standard or if you're replacing a damaged original body.
- FTX Outback Geo 4x4 Specific Design — This bodyshell is engineered to fit perfectly on the FTX Outback Geo 4x4 chassis, ensuring correct mounting points, window shapes, and overall proportions that maintain the vehicle's intended aesthetics and aerodynamics during operation.
- Genuine Manufacturer Part — As an official FTX component, this bodyshell guarantees compatibility and quality standards that third-party alternatives cannot match, giving you confidence in your investment and supporting the original equipment manufacturer.
- No Accessories Included — This is a bodyshell and decal package only, with no additional accessories, making it an economical choice if you already possess all the hardware, mounting brackets, and fittings needed for installation on your existing FTX Outback Geo 4x4 chassis.
- Ideal for Replacements and Customisation — Whether you need to replace a damaged body after an accident or simply want to refresh the appearance of your RC car, this bodyshell provides an affordable way to customise your ready to run RC without purchasing an entirely new vehicle.
Technical Performance
The FTX Outback Geo 4x4 PC Blue Bodyshell represents the quality engineering standards that FTX applies across its range of RC models and spare parts. The polycarbonate material selection is crucial to the performance characteristics of this bodyshell; polycarbonate offers superior impact resistance compared to lexan or acrylic alternatives, meaning it can absorb the energy from impacts with obstacles, terrain features, and other RC vehicles without permanent deformation or cracking. The pre-painted finish is applied using automotive-grade techniques that ensure UV resistance and durability in outdoor environments, preventing the colour from fading even during extended racing sessions in bright sunlight. The included decals are manufactured to factory specifications using vinyl materials that adhere firmly to the polycarbonate surface whilst remaining flexible enough to move with the body during impacts without peeling or separating. For those building or maintaining an FTX Outback Geo 4x4 brushless RC crawler, this bodyshell integrates perfectly with the chassis and drivetrain, maintaining the vehicle's centre of gravity and aerodynamic profile for optimal handling characteristics. The bright blue colour is particularly effective at making your RC vehicle stand out during competitive events, practice sessions, or casual backyard bashing, ensuring visibility even in varied lighting conditions. This genuine FTX component is manufactured to the same quality standards as the original bodyshell that came with the complete FTX Outback Geo 4x4 model, ensuring that replacement or customisation maintains the integrity of your RC investment.
What's in the Box
- FTX Outback Geo 4x4 PC Bodyshell in Blue
- Factory-Correct Decal Set
What You Need to Complete
- FTX Outback Geo 4x4 Chassis and Running Gear (required to mount this bodyshell)
- Bodyshell Mounting Hardware (check your existing FTX Outback Geo 4x4 for these components)
- Polycarbonate Cutting Tools (optional, if you wish to cut bodyshell windows or air vents)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this blue bodyshell fit my FTX Outback Geo 4x4? — Yes, this is a genuine FTX component manufactured specifically for the FTX Outback Geo 4x4 platform, ensuring perfect fitment with the original chassis mounting points and body clips.
- Is this a complete ready to run RC car? — No, this is a bodyshell and decal package only. You will need an existing FTX Outback Geo 4x4 chassis with motor, ESC, servos, battery, and radio system to use this bodyshell. If you don't have these components, you should purchase a complete FTX Outback Geo 4x4 Ready to Run model instead.
- Can I paint over the pre-painted blue finish? — Yes, if you wish to customise the colour or add additional graphics, you can sand the existing finish lightly and apply new paint, though the factory finish is durable and attractive enough that most users prefer to keep it as supplied.
- What polycarbonate thickness is this bodyshell made from? — The exact thickness specification is not detailed in the manufacturer documentation, but FTX polycarbonate bodyshells are engineered to provide optimal balance between durability and weight for the Outback Geo 4x4 platform.
- Are the decals permanent or can they be removed? — The factory decals can typically be removed if you prefer a plain blue finish, though this is not reversible. If you wish to customise the decal design, you can source aftermarket vinyl decal sets from RC specialist retailers.
- How long does this bodyshell typically last? — With proper care and reasonable use, a polycarbonate bodyshell like this should last for many years of RC use. The lifespan depends on how frequently you use the vehicle, terrain difficulty, and whether you experience major crashes that could crack the polycarbonate.
- What is the difference between this and other FTX Outback Geo 4x4 bodyshells? — FTX manufactures the Outback Geo 4x4 bodyshell in several colour variants including blue, which is what you're purchasing here. The differences are purely aesthetic; the fitment and construction are identical across colour options, so choose based on your preferred colour scheme.
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 FTX OUTBACK GEO 4x4 PC BLUE BODYSHELL & DECAL (NO ACC.) FTX9946B 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.
- Brand: FTX
- Model Number: FTX9946B
- Product Type: Bodyshell and Decal Set
- Colour: Blue
- Body Material: Polycarbonate
- Designed For: FTX Outback Geo 4x4
- Pre-Painted: Yes
- Decals Included: Yes
- Accessories Included: No
- Scale: Compatible with FTX Outback Geo 4x4 Scale Model
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