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jimmy
20-04-2011, 05:45 PM
FTW Racing Components have two new alternative bodies out for the new Losi 22 buggy. A cab 'forward' and cab 'back' design for those with style.

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/misc/news/ftw22-2x.jpg
The 'BLADE' body by FTW


FTW Racing Components today introduced its Blade and Vane bodies for Team Losi Racing's new 22 1:10 2WD off-road buggy platform. Both Blade and Vane are designed to fit the 22 in both its mid- and rear-motor configurations, and each offers a unique aero package for the 22 racer while sporting the distinctive styling the world expects from FTW. “As soon as we saw the 22, we recognized the design challenge presented by its narrow chassis,” said FTW co-founder John Riewe, “and instantly we saw it as an opportunity to develop a new design language that would complement the Losi's revolutionary shape.” Co-founder Joshua Riewe added “Two designs emerged as winners in our R&D process, and rather than choose one to introduce, we elected to introduce them both together. Both offer truly unique aero packages coupled with dramatic styling elements.”



http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/misc/news/ftw22-1x.jpg
The 'VANE' from FTW


Blade and Vane are both packaged with two wings, window masks, and a decal sheet. Two sets of molded cut-lines facilitate trimming of both bodies to fit the 22 in both mid- and rear-motor configurations.
Availability:
FTW RC products are sold through FTW Authorized Resellers, which include online retailers and hobby shops. A list of authorized retailers is available at www.ftwrc.com/buy (http://www.ftwrc.com/buy). Qualified retailers interested in becoming FTW Authorized Resellers should email sales@ftwrc.com.

jimmy
20-04-2011, 05:46 PM
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/misc/news/ftw22-2.jpg
http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/misc/news/ftw22-1.jpg

DCM
20-04-2011, 05:52 PM
Someone slap me quick..... cab forward and I like it... slap me now!!!

johnboy
20-04-2011, 05:55 PM
Ive just found these and put a post on the losi thread then i spotted this DOH.

The shells look good :thumbsup:

Chrislong
20-04-2011, 06:14 PM
I love these, both look fantastic! :thumbsup:

nicVEGAchildJR
20-04-2011, 06:21 PM
Shells look good, shame the cars still CRAP

West Ridge Racing
20-04-2011, 06:23 PM
I hate cab forward bodies....but not this one strangely. Looks kinda cool. Have to call in sick.

millser
20-04-2011, 06:34 PM
who's selling them want want :)

Stotty
20-04-2011, 06:48 PM
They both look cool.
Think i prefare the cab back though to be honest.

Bagman
20-04-2011, 06:54 PM
Had a look on the website and it's much better than their Cougar effort.

burniburn
21-04-2011, 05:35 AM
Apart from producing different looking shells and people liking them or not from the pics: do these FTW 22 shells actually work on the track? Anyone tried them yet?

stegger
21-04-2011, 06:48 AM
The cab forward may give you a bit more front end. Is this people findings on any other cab forward shells ?

Lonestar
21-04-2011, 12:27 PM
The cab forward may give you a bit more front end. Is this people findings on any other cab forward shells ?

mmmh... maybe on other cars, but with that shock tower and the low profile cab, that'd be surprising...

carborush
21-04-2011, 02:13 PM
sorry for whoever painted this, but the shadows look a bit smudged and messy...
the bodies are looking cool however.

Modeltune
22-04-2011, 03:34 PM
If anyone is interested in these body shells - or the versions they do for the Cougar SV Kyosho RB5, or B4.1, we have just been accepted as a dealer and are in the process of placing our first order. Need to wait on the first batch hitting our shores for certainty on pricing, but looking like £19.99. Note they all come with two wings.

Thanks

DCM
22-04-2011, 04:28 PM
When they due.... Vane for me please!

hayalsop
22-04-2011, 05:58 PM
Holy crap!, I've just got rid of my 22, and then they bring these out!!

Oddly enough, I hate cab forward shells, but MAN!! that look frickin awesome on the 22 for some reason! :thumbsup:

But I think the Blade is more my taste. Glad someone brought a decent shell out for it. looks like it has a little more room under there too.

Chequered Flag Racing
22-04-2011, 07:38 PM
cab forward and I like it

Looks right unlike the Blade

Does it look right because it has a half cab which fill's in the back of the shell?

DCM
22-04-2011, 07:42 PM
yeah, I think so, most of the 'cab forward' designs go for a low back, whereas this one has a much longer roof line.... the blade looks like an alien cartoon character in that green lol!

Fatal1ty
22-04-2011, 10:01 PM
1 Vane for me please!! :thumbsup:

wackyracer
23-04-2011, 02:20 PM
yeah i like them defo be having one

Modeltune
03-05-2011, 10:09 PM
First shipment of the FTW shells confirmed today - expected next week :thumbsup:

AfroP
03-05-2011, 11:24 PM
First shipment of the FTW shells confirmed today - expected next week :thumbsup:

How much and where from?

jim76
04-05-2011, 08:53 PM
the Vane is actually quite nice for a cab forward, the first one that i actually quite like.

However the cougar one on their website is nasty, as in proper NASTY! as in, the designer needs a right good kicking nasty!!

Modeltune
11-05-2011, 07:09 PM
These bodies arrived today :)

Look cool

pm me for the website to order (if you cant guess it!!) .com

Whiskers
28-05-2011, 07:42 AM
Schumacher are the UK distributor for these bodies they have every one on their website.

AfroP
28-05-2011, 01:39 PM
Schumacher are the UK distributor for these bodies they have everyone on their website.

Cheaper on www.modeltun.com

spindles69
28-05-2011, 08:22 PM
:drool::drool::drool::drool:
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