Big is beautiful, and in RC circles the 1/5th Scale RC Body is about as big as it gets! Available in both On and Off Road types and often manufactured from thick Lexan or Polycarbonate, the RC 1/5th Body Shell tends to be brand specific as most vehicles will only fit a certain type of body, make, or genre. Dimensions like wheelbase, width, body mount types vary very much by manufacturer, so if in doubt always check compatibility. Bodyshells for Large Scale RC Cars are often supplied clear in thick Lexan or can be supplied pre painted. Competition and Race Shells aid generating grip at speed and in the case of On Road RC Large Scale Bodyshells, are often based on recognisable brands of 1;1 Race Cars, Touring Cars, Race Trucks or even Formula One Cars. Off Road Large Scale Body Shells can be Buggies, Trucks, Short Course Trucks,Trophy Trucks and Desert Racers. Large Scale RC is the closest thing we can get in RC to full sized motorsport, and the bodyshell is a vital part of the whole equation. Remember you must paint all Lexan/Polycarbonate Shells on the inside, with a compatible paint that physically attaches itself to the Lexan.
Most bodyshells require some work from the end user to finish them ready for use. To this end here at MIBI we stock a wide range of essential tools that help you complete the process with ease.
Curved Bodyshell Scissors,
Body Reamers,
Airbrushes,
Decal Kits,
Bodyshell Lighting Kits, a huge range of
Masking Tape in a variety of types and widths. We also sell a huge range of Scale Accessories, from Bumpers and LED Light Bars, to Race Wings and Aerodynamic Aids. If you need anything you cannot see, ask, as we may be able to source it for you. We want you to produce the best body for your car and enjoy the whole experience doing so.
Perhaps the most essential part of producing a great body shell is the paint you choose to use. Here at MIBI we stock a wide range and will only ever stock paint we know and trust. Our
Tamiya paint range is extensive and covers both the
Tamiya PS Lexan/Polycarbonate compatible paint used inside the shell and the
Tamiya TS paint used outside Hard, Injection Moulded Models and Bodyshells. Most paint is supplied in Spray Cans, although we can also supply Airbrush Compatible Paints, Thinners, Brushes and Cleaners. Take your time, build up the level of detail you require and step back and look at the amazing end results you can achieve with the correct body, paint, accessories and materials from MIBI.
