Overview
The FTX Banzai Pre-Painted Body Shell with Decals and Wing in striking blue is an essential replacement or upgrade component for owners of the FTX Banzai 1/10th scale 4WD RC drift car. This high-quality polycarbonate body shell arrives fully pre-painted in a vibrant blue finish, eliminating the need for time-consuming paint work and allowing you to get your RC car UK setup ready to race in minutes. Whether you're a dedicated drift enthusiast looking to refresh your vehicle's appearance, a competitive racer seeking a backup body shell, or someone new to the world of electric RC cars in the UK, this genuine FTX component delivers authentic styling and durability that matches the performance of your Banzai chassis.
FTX has earned a strong reputation among RC hobbyists across the UK for producing reliable, affordable RC models that don't compromise on quality or looks. The Banzai platform is their dedicated drift car, and this pre-painted body shell represents the factory's commitment to making it easy for drivers to maintain, upgrade, or customise their vehicles without specialist skills or equipment. The body arrives complete with a decal sheet and wing, giving you everything needed to create an authentic, professional-looking drift car that stands out on the track or at the skate park.
This is a genuine FTX component engineered to fit perfectly on FTX Banzai chassis models, ensuring hassle-free installation and reliable performance. With its pre-painted finish and included decals, you'll save hours compared to building a body shell from scratch, making this an ideal choice for busy hobbyists, replacement body seekers, or anyone wanting to give their existing Banzai a fresh, eye-catching new look.
Key Features
- Pre-Painted Finish — The body shell arrives ready to use in a vibrant blue colour, eliminating the need for paint work, spray booths, or specialist painting equipment. This saves significant time and money while delivering a factory-quality finish that looks professional from the moment you fit it.
- Polycarbonate Construction — Engineered from durable polycarbonate material, this body shell offers excellent impact resistance and flexibility, meaning it can handle minor crashes and bumps without cracking or shattering, making it ideal for street drift driving and track sessions.
- Included Decal Sheet — A complete decal sheet is provided with the body, allowing you to customise the appearance and add personalisation to match your driving style and team colours, or to replicate specific racing liveries.
- Integrated Wing — The body shell comes complete with a fitted wing, providing the authentic drift car aesthetic while also helping to manage aerodynamics at speed during competitive driving and training sessions.
- 1/10th Scale Compatibility — This body shell is purpose-built for the 1/10th scale platform, ensuring perfect fit and alignment with FTX Banzai roller chassis and RTR models without modification or adjustment.
- Genuine FTX Component — As an official FTX factory part, this body shell is engineered to exact specifications and guaranteed to fit and perform with genuine FTX Banzai chassis platforms, ensuring reliability and authenticity.
Technical Performance
The FTX Banzai Pre-Painted Body Shell represents a genuine replacement or upgrade component designed with precision engineering and attention to detail. Manufactured from premium-grade polycarbonate, the body shell combines strength with weight efficiency, critical factors in 1/10th scale drift car performance where aerodynamic balance and acceleration are key to competitive success. The polycarbonate material has been selected for its superior impact resistance compared to standard plastic, meaning the body can absorb contact with barriers, kerbs, and other obstacles without permanent deformation. The pre-painted blue finish is applied using FTX's factory paint processes, ensuring colour consistency, durability, and a professional appearance that will maintain its vibrancy through regular use and weathering. The integrated wing is aerodynamically profiled to work harmoniously with the Banzai's body design, helping to maintain stability during high-speed cornering and providing the authentic street drift car look that makes the platform so popular among UK RC enthusiasts. Installation is straightforward, with mounting points aligned perfectly to standard FTX Banzai chassis platforms including the FTX5529 (Banzai RTR in red and green variants) and the FTX5536 roller chassis configuration. The included decal sheet provides additional customisation options, allowing drivers to add team logos, sponsor decals, or racing numbers to create a completely unique and personalised appearance.
What's in the Box
- FTX Banzai Pre-Painted Body Shell (blue)
- Integrated Wing
- Decal Sheet
What You Need to Complete
- FTX Banzai 1/10th Scale 4WD RTR chassis (such as FTX5529 or FTX5536) — the body shell is a replacement body component and requires a complete chassis to be functional
Frequently Asked Questions
- Will this body shell fit my FTX Banzai RC drift car? — Yes, this body shell is specifically engineered for FTX Banzai platforms including the FTX5529 RTR model available in red and green, as well as the FTX5536 roller chassis. The mounting points align perfectly with Banzai chassis designs, ensuring a secure fit without modification.
- Do I need to paint this body shell? — No, the body shell arrives fully pre-painted in blue and ready to use immediately. The factory paint finish is professional quality and durable, eliminating the need for additional painting work, specialist equipment, or drying time.
- What material is this body shell made from? — The body shell is constructed from durable polycarbonate, a flexible plastic material that provides excellent impact resistance and durability for street and track use while remaining lightweight for optimal RC car UK performance.
- Is this suitable for competitive drift racing? — Yes, this is an official FTX component designed to the same specifications as the factory body shells used on competitive FTX Banzai platforms, making it suitable for both recreational and competitive drift driving, training, and practice sessions.
- What do I do with the decal sheet? — The included decal sheet allows you to personalise and customise the appearance of your body shell by adding team logos, sponsor decals, racing numbers, or other graphics. Decals can be applied to the pre-painted surface following the manufacturer's instructions, though application is entirely optional.
- Can I use this body on other FTX RC models? — No, this body shell is specifically engineered for the FTX Banzai platform and is not compatible with other FTX models such as the Bugsta, Carnage, or Outback series. Always verify compatibility before purchasing replacement body shells.
- How do I install this body shell on my Banzai chassis? — Body shell installation involves removing your existing body (if fitted), aligning the new shell's mounting posts with the chassis posts, and securing with the provided fasteners. Consult your FTX Banzai instruction manual for detailed step-by-step installation guidance.
- Is this a genuine FTX part? — Yes, this is an official FTX component manufactured to exact factory specifications and supplied by authorised RC retailers like RC Model Shop. Always purchase genuine FTX parts from recognised retailers to ensure compatibility and quality.
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 BANZAI PRE-PAINTED BODY SHELL W/DECALS & WING - BLUE FTX6596BL 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: FTX6596BL
- EAN Code: 5055323960215
- Product Type: Pre-Painted Body Shell with Wing and Decals
- Scale: 1/10th
- Class: Drift
- Body Material: Polycarbonate
- Bodyshell Finish: Pre-Painted (Blue)
- Included Decal Sheet: Yes
- Integrated Wing: Yes
- Light Buckets: No
- Compatible With: FTX5529 (FTX Banzai 1/10th Scale 4WD RTR RC Car Brushed Electric Street Drift Car - Red), FTX5536 (FTX 1/10 Touring/Drift Car Roller Chassis Only), FTX5529G (FTX Banzai 1/10th Scale 4WD RTR RC Car Brushed Electric Street Drift Car - Green)
- Items Included: Pre-painted body shell, integrated wing, decal sheet
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