Overview
The Killer Body Stainless Steel Modified Chequer Plate Silver (KB48271) is a precision-engineered metallic detail component designed for RC enthusiasts who demand authentic, realistic finishes on their scale models. Whether you're building a custom RC car in the UK, enhancing a drift vehicle, or adding professional detailing to your RC crawler or truck, this stainless steel chequer plate delivers the genuine metal tread appearance that separates show-quality models from standard builds. This compact sheet is manufactured to exacting standards by Killer Body, a recognised name in RC customisation and upgrade parts, ensuring that your finished model captures the authentic industrial aesthetic of real vehicle bodywork.
RC modellers across the UK appreciate the importance of realistic detailing when creating scale replicas. The Killer Body Stainless Steel Modified Chequer Plate offers a straightforward solution for anyone seeking to elevate their RC car's visual impact with professional-grade metallic finishing. Whether you're a competitive racer who values every detail, a weekend basher customising your personal fleet, or an experienced modeller perfecting a show-winning build, this product provides the authentic texture and finish that catches the eye and adds measurable quality to your RC experience.
Supplied as a manageable 10cm x 10cm square, this stainless steel sheet is designed to be incorporated into various RC car projects with ease. The defined 3 bar tread shape creates a uniform pattern across the entire surface, providing consistent visual appeal wherever you choose to apply it. From custom body panels and chassis covers to accent trim and decorative elements, this versatile component adapts to your creative vision whilst maintaining its premium metallic appearance through every bash session and weather condition.
Key Features
- Stainless Steel Construction — Manufactured from genuine stainless steel rather than plastic or painted alternatives, ensuring superior durability, resistance to corrosion and a premium authentic metallic finish that will not chip, fade or discolour even with regular outdoor use on your RC car.
- 3 Bar Tread Pattern — The defined 3 bar tread shape is precisely formed into the stainless steel sheet, creating a consistent and realistic chequer texture that mimics genuine vehicle tread plates used on full-size vehicles, delivering authentic scale appearance.
- Silver Finish — The silver metallic colourway provides a contemporary, professional appearance that complements most RC car colour schemes and body styles, from classic racing liveries to modern custom builds.
- 10cm x 10cm Square Format — The compact 100mm x 100mm dimensions provide sufficient material for most customisation projects whilst remaining lightweight and easy to cut, shape and integrate into your RC model build.
- Consistent Pattern Coverage — The uniform pattern distribution across the entire surface ensures straightforward incorporation wherever a chequer finish is desired, with no weak spots or inconsistencies that could compromise the visual result.
- Killer Body Quality Standards — Sourced from Killer Body, a recognised manufacturer of RC upgrade parts and customisation components, ensuring precision engineering and quality control throughout production and finish.
Technical Performance
The Killer Body Stainless Steel Modified Chequer Plate represents a significant upgrade in detailing quality for serious RC car builders. Constructed entirely from stainless steel rather than cheaper plastic alternatives, this component offers genuine corrosion resistance and durability that will withstand repeated outdoor bashing, moisture exposure and UV degradation. The 3 bar tread pattern is precision-formed during manufacturing, creating depth and texture that catches light realistically and photographs exceptionally well. At 10cm x 10cm (100mm x 100mm), the sheet provides ample material for most customisation applications—whether you're covering a body panel section, creating trim accents, building custom skid plates or adding detail elements to chassis components. The silver finish is applied to the stainless steel substrate, ensuring colour fastness and resistance to fading from sustained sunlight exposure. This is an upgrade component designed to be integrated into existing RC car projects, and its lightweight construction means minimal impact on your model's weight distribution or handling characteristics. For UK-based RC enthusiasts building custom crawlers, drift cars, on-road racing models or off-road buggies and trucks, this product delivers professional-grade metallic detailing that elevates the perceived quality and realism of the finished build.
What's in the Box
- Killer Body Stainless Steel Modified Chequer Plate Silver sheet, 10cm x 10cm
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Killer Body Chequer Plate made from? — The chequer plate is manufactured from genuine stainless steel with a silver metallic finish applied to the surface. This material choice ensures superior durability and corrosion resistance compared to plastic or painted alternatives, making it suitable for outdoor RC car use in all UK weather conditions.
- What size is this stainless steel sheet? — The chequer plate is supplied as a 10cm x 10cm (100mm x 100mm) square. This compact size provides sufficient material for most customisation projects whilst remaining lightweight and easy to incorporate into your RC car build.
- What is the 3 bar tread pattern? — The 3 bar tread shape refers to the defined textured pattern precision-formed into the stainless steel sheet. This creates a realistic chequer plate appearance mimicking the tread plates found on full-size vehicles, adding authentic detail to your RC model.
- Can I cut and shape this material? — Yes, the stainless steel sheet can be cut and shaped using appropriate metalworking tools to suit your specific RC car customisation project. The 10cm x 10cm format makes it manageable for most hobbyists to work with safely.
- Is this suitable for outdoor RC car use? — Yes, the stainless steel construction and silver metallic finish are specifically designed to withstand outdoor exposure, moisture, UV radiation and the general wear associated with regular RC bashing. Unlike plastic alternatives, stainless steel will not degrade or discolour in harsh weather conditions.
- What RC car projects is this suitable for? — This chequer plate can be incorporated into any RC car customisation project where realistic metallic detailing is desired. Common applications include body panel accents on RC monster trucks, rock crawlers, drift cars and buggies, as well as chassis trim elements and custom skid plates on off-road RC vehicles.
- How does this improve my RC car's appearance? — The stainless steel construction and defined 3 bar tread pattern deliver genuine metallic detail that significantly enhances the perceived quality and realism of your RC model. The authentic chequer texture catches light realistically and provides a professional finish that elevates your build from standard to show-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 KILLERBODY STAINLESS STEEL MODIFIED CHEQUER PLATE SILVER KB48271 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: Killer Body
- Model Number: KB48271
- Barcode: 4560394773981
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Silver Metallic
- Size: 10cm x 10cm (100mm x 100mm)
- Pattern: 3 Bar Tread Shape
- Product Type: Modified Chequer Plate Sheet
- Suitable For: RC Car Customisation and Detailing
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- For orders above £120, we offer delivery to most mainland UK addresses. For orders under £120, we can still deliver to Northern Ireland and the outlying isles, as long as the item can be sent by Royal Mail, weighs less than 30kg, and fits within 61cm × 46cm × 46cm. Some highland and remote areas may carry an extra delivery charge as couriers often apply surcharges in these locations. If you live in one of these areas, feel free to contact us before ordering so we can confirm the delivery options and costs for you.
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