Overview
The FTX Outback Mini Finished Body in Black (FTX8865BK) is a premium pre-painted polycarbonate bodyshell designed for the FTX Outback Mini 1/24 scale rock crawler. This ready-to-fit component transforms your RC model with professional factory paintwork and applied decal sheets, eliminating the need for custom painting and finishing. Whether you're a seasoned RC enthusiast looking to refresh your crawler's appearance or a beginner who wants a polished, finished look straight out of the box, this bodyshell delivers exceptional value and quality. The 1/24 scale rock crawler class has become increasingly popular amongst UK RC car enthusiasts, offering genuine off-road performance and scale authenticity in a compact, highly portable format.
Built from durable polycarbonate material, this bodyshell provides excellent impact resistance whilst remaining lightweight enough to maintain optimal weight distribution and handling characteristics on your FTX Outback Mini chassis. The pre-painted black finish comes with applied decals, giving your rock crawler an authentic, finished appearance without requiring any additional preparation, painting or masking work. This is an ideal upgrade for owners who want to replace a damaged shell, change their model's colour scheme, or simply want a professional-quality body that's ready to use immediately. The polycarbonate construction ensures longevity and allows for future customisation if desired.
RC car UK enthusiasts and rock crawler aficionados will appreciate the attention to detail in this bodyshell's design, which maintains the iconic FTX Outback Mini proportions and scale styling. This is a direct OEM replacement part that fits perfectly with all FTX Outback Mini chassis and drive systems, making installation straightforward for both experienced builders and those new to the hobby.
Key Features
- Pre-painted black finish — The bodyshell arrives fully finished in high-quality black paint, eliminating the time-consuming and costly process of masking, priming and painting the shell yourself. This saves hours of preparation work and ensures a professional factory finish that looks exceptional from day one.
- Applied decal sheet included — Pre-applied decals complete the aesthetic package, adding authentic detailing and branding that enhance the scale appearance and visual appeal of your 1/24 rock crawler without any extra effort required from you.
- Polycarbonate material construction — The bodyshell is manufactured from durable polycarbonate, a tough engineering polymer that resists impacts, flexes to absorb energy during crashes, and maintains its structural integrity through countless sessions of aggressive rock crawling and bash driving.
- 1/24 scale design — Purpose-built for the FTX Outback Mini platform, this bodyshell maintains authentic scale proportions that appeal to serious scale crawling enthusiasts whilst keeping the overall footprint compact and highly portable for transport to rock gardens, quarries and natural terrain.
- Perfect fit compatibility — Engineered specifically for the FTX Outback Mini chassis, this bodyshell offers plug-and-play installation using standard body clips and mounting points, requiring no modifications or adjustments to your existing setup.
- Professional appearance — The combination of factory black paintwork and applied decals creates a showroom-quality finish that elevates the overall presentation of your rock crawler and looks far more impressive than unpainted or hand-finished alternatives.
- Direct OEM replacement — As an official FTX spare part, this is the exact same quality bodyshell used in factory-built FTX Outback Mini models, guaranteeing compatibility and performance that third-party aftermarket shells cannot match.
Technical Performance
The FTX Outback Mini Finished Body in Black is engineered to exacting standards as a dedicated component for 1/24 scale rock crawling. The polycarbonate construction provides an optimal balance between strength, weight and flexibility that rock crawler drivers demand. This scale class has become increasingly popular within the UK ready to run RC market because it delivers genuine articulation, wheelspin and crawling capability in a format that's simple to transport and suitable for indoor or outdoor use. The bodyshell weighs significantly less than metal alternatives, allowing your FTX Outback Mini chassis to maintain the low centre of gravity essential for technical rock crawling. The pre-painted black finish utilises automotive-quality paint processes that resist UV fading and minor abrasion, maintaining colour vibrancy through extended periods of outdoor use. The applied decal sheet features professional graphics that complement the black base coat and remain adhered even when exposed to moisture, mud and washing. Installation is straightforward using the FTX Outback Mini's standard body post mounting system and included plastic body clips, which you can source as a separate spare part (FTX8873) if required. The polycarbonate material maintains its flexibility across temperature ranges typical of UK outdoor conditions, from damp winter days to sunny summer sessions, without becoming brittle or losing impact absorption properties.
What's in the Box
- FTX Outback Mini pre-painted bodyshell in black
- Applied decal sheet (pre-installed)
What You Need to Complete
- FTX Outback Mini chassis and drive components
- FTX Outback Mini body clips (FTX8873 - sold separately)
- Body post mounting hardware (FTX8852 link set/body posts - sold separately if not already fitted)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the FTX Outback Mini Finished Body suitable for beginners in RC car UK hobbies? — Yes, absolutely. This is a straightforward bodyshell replacement that requires only basic assembly knowledge. If you already own an FTX Outback Mini chassis, installation is as simple as removing the old body using the body clips and fitting this new shell in its place. No painting, no decal application, no special tools required. For complete beginners building their first FTX Outback Mini, this pre-painted option eliminates the need to learn painting techniques.
- What colour options are available for the FTX Outback Mini bodyshell? — FTX manufactures this shell in both black (FTX8865BK) and red (FTX8865R) finishes. Both versions come with applied decals and are pre-painted to factory standards. If you need an unpainted transparent polycarbonate shell for custom painting, FTX also offers the Lexan Clear Body (FTX8866).
- Can this bodyshell be used with other FTX models? — This is specifically designed for the FTX Outback Mini 1/24 scale platform and will not fit other FTX models such as the larger Outback 2.0, Outback Fury, or other chassis designs. Always verify compatibility with your specific FTX model before purchasing.
- How durable is the polycarbonate material? — Polycarbonate is an engineering-grade plastic that offers excellent impact resistance and flexibility. It will withstand repeated crashes and bash driving without cracking. However, sharp rocks or extremely severe impacts can potentially crack or dent the shell. If damage occurs, the shell can be replaced affordably as a spare part without affecting your chassis or drivetrain.
- Will the applied decals come off during washing? — The decals are professionally applied during manufacture using adhesive methods that resist water, mud and cleaning. They should remain intact through normal use and washing. However, vigorous scrubbing or exposure to harsh chemicals may eventually affect decal longevity.
- What's the difference between this pre-painted body and the Lexan Clear Body (FTX8866)? — This finished body comes complete with professional black paintwork and applied decals, ready to use immediately. The Lexan Clear Body is unpainted transparent polycarbonate that allows you to apply your own custom paint schemes. The finished body is more convenient and faster to deploy, whilst the clear shell offers complete customisation freedom for builders who want unique colour schemes.
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 Mini Finished Body - Black FTX8865BK 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: FTX8865BK
- Product type: Pre-painted bodyshell
- Scale: 1/24
- Class: Rock Crawler
- Body material: Polycarbonate
- Bodyshell finish: Pre-painted
- Colour: Black
- Decal sheet: Applied (included)
- Compatibility: FTX Outback Mini
- EAN: 5056135707333
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