How to off road on a budget... | Redcat Gen 8 Scout II
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- čas přidán 7. 02. 2019
- RedCat Gen 8 ScoutII: goo.gl/kzP9nu
Today Alex takes a look over the Redcat Gen 8 International Harvester Scout II. After taking it out for several batteries, he has some opinions on the overall crawling performance of this new and affordable crawler.
Music by: David Cutter
#redcat #gen8 #scout
DRIVE ON!! 🤙
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One of my favorite Gen8 reviews. Always watching your crawler vids. Drive On!!! 🤟🏼
I've been wondering when DO would come back! I like the straight-up review here. I'll be happy to see more goofing around in the grand FT family tradition, but videos like this teach a whole lot to people like me who aren't involved at all in the hobby but are interested in learning more anyway.
This is by far the best review and explanation video, I have seen on the gen 8. I have watched a dozen or more and you knock this out of the park!
thanks for hanging out with us:)
Love the drive on chanel! Watched all the videos over the last few days and can't wait to see more. You guys do great work at flitetest and now this! Love it guys!
Right on man back in action
As a custom builder I'm always checking out new stuff & crawling videos & I just happened across your channel. Ya'll have some groovy content so of course I subbed.
Oh man. I'm sooooo glad you're back!!
Just got myself an orange Gen8 Scout II for Father's day and saw your video and decided to drop in and subscribe. Look forward to catching up on some of your videos and see how you do things. May have a question from time to time so you just keep 'em coming!
looks really cool! nice to see you posting again!
im glad to see you guys back. i really am loving that gen8 but tghe only reason i decided to wait on it is because the guy at my local hobby shop said he was afraid he couldnt get spare parts for it and thats why he quit selling redcat products. but i do love the things im hearing about it
Thank you for, nice review. ..still love my updated gen7
Omg youre back yesssssssss
Welcome back!!
We missed you! An episode on vintage buggy's would be cool. I still have my Kyosho Ultima and it still runs!
Just ordered mine ist timer here..I really love the looks first time I saw this.
Last crawler I built was a Losi crawler but scrapped the parts from it and put on a Tamiya YJ body cut and modded then painted so it looked like my real Jeep YJ crawler. I used a custom frame and suspension. Added lead wheel weights on the frame, and inside the wheels. With the extra weight it flattened the tires more to get more grip. It was so cool to go out with it in the 1-1 version. So my Real Jeep and RC Jeep looked alike and could have fun all day in either or both.
Well not just saving costs but opening the hobby to a wider public who might not have that kind of money, especially the youth
Whoa!! Been wondering when you'd get back to this!!
I literally, just 2 hours ago after watching that FliteTest video, had to look at this channel to see if I some how missed so thinking it's been awhile. Been 4 months!
300 bucks, original design, aluminum upper and lower links and steering links AND differential cover!! what a deal!!
edit: PORTAL AXLES TOO!??!?! wow that is an INCREDIBLE deal
edit again: AND super swamper tires with that wicked aggressive tread! wow
Yay! I was hoping you guys didn’t quit.
Very intersting vid bro ! Thk for sharing
Welcome back!
Drive On you are back!! You can try the 'Beast TX Truggy RTR' from D-power!
Awesome looking machine!!
sweet build bro keep up the good work
YES, THEY’RE BACK!
I love this channel!
I saw the thumbnail and thought it was a real truck. I wish my 77 scout looked that good! The turning radius looks pretty close to the real thing.
Being in Canada I end up spending about 500 on this. I’m more then likely going to buy it though. I currently have a moderately modified vaterra ascender. Can’t wait to try this out
Awesome! Subscribed from this vid!
I can see the decent price tag, due to all the Scale Trail Competition being built. The Rock Crawler Scene just up and dropped off the face of the earth!! And the Scale Trail Scene just exploded on the Scene!!! More and more companies are wanting in on all this money being spent!!! ;)
Love the vids
Cool video!!
Pretty amazing car, dude!!! 😃
I just picked one of these up this morning, I found a shop that just started selling RC's and had to support them and my RC habit I guess
DRIVE ON BABY!!
*Forgot I subscribed to this*
Looks great for the money 👍🏻
Bring on some old school Monster Trucks! Lunchbox, Midnight Pumpkin, Blackfoot, Monster Beetle, Wild Willy! I had a Kyosho Big Boss when I was a kid, so many awesome memories. Picked up a Tamiya Lunchbox last summer, these are great bashers!!
I know this doesn't have to do with rc cars, but does nobody notice that spitfire/a10 hybrid in the background?
Yeah its a bit of s random mashup from John Overstreet, a new community partner to Flite Test
I was going to say something about that. Looks awesome!!!
Been seeing good things on it
The main thing that took away from the scale was the size of the water drops other than that was very nice I’m very interested
What do you guys like more, the scout or the trx4?
The Scout was the very first vehicle that we call the SUV today. The ford Bronco and Chevy Blazer were competitors to it
You're close, but the first SUV was a Toyota-Winnebago collaboration. That truck was the first of Toyota's 4Runner line.
Quite actual.
Still, this truck is the crawler I'd buy if I were to slow down a bit. I love International trucks. For 299, I may have 200 more to make it fine and unique to my personal specs.
Redcat is delivering again and I believe in their brand and vision.
Holy Crap WOW LOve it AWESOME😍😍😍👍
It looks nice, I’ll stick with WPL tho, mostly cause it’s 1/16 and to scale with my RC tanks
I would be interested in your thoughts of the WPLs
You think that $200 is affordable? These are really cheap and are really nice, WPL has been improving over time and it’s pretty awesome
Got me dude! I AM DEFINITELY GETTING ONE!!! Thanks!
Id like to see yall cover the arrma outcast
ive seen a video where 2 identical gen8's, one with stock traxxas tires climbs way steeper then with the stock gen8 wheels
Finally!
Yeah, but the Traxxas vehicle you mentioned comes with a lot more mechanicly going for it, F&R locking/unlocking diffs, 2 speed transmission and the tires and foam it comes with are of better quality; I own both, I know. The TRX-4 version you visually referenced in your video is in another class; there is also the less pricier Sport version,, that retains the 2-speed transmission which is still superior to the Gen 8. As I stated, I own both these vehicles, 3 TRX-4 and one Gen 8, I hardly ever run the Gen 8. Two different vehicles. I enjoyed your video, it is very well done, however I feel that the Gen 8 is better served when it's merits are featured as opposed to being compared to the TRX-4, just my opinion. Thank You for sharing!
Please do a review of the Carisma MSA-1E 1/24 scale crawler and the CR-24 one that some other company makes. Also the Carisma 1/10 that comes with a Range Rover body. Also the HPI Venture with the FJ body on it.
I will buy the Redcat on my birthday.
At 7:15 what is that plane by the big Flite Test logo?
Thinking of getting one frist one what do I get
Need to do a collab with flite test(LOL) and drop a rc car mini or big out of a rc airplane.
Great video
Wow, since I just watched them do this and linked over here from it...I hope they gave you some credit for the idea! LOL
Looks a really good truck for the money do they sell in the UK. At 9.28 you show the bottom of the truck and the bottom right hand tyre is installed the wrong way round.
Do you recommend any mods for this model? I am sure that Redcat parts are readily available for this model.
I'd love to see a video on an Arrma truck
What about fpv and crawling is it a must try
That's a alot of fun.
So you can't really fab up a different body on it?
Finally!!!
the gen 7 has fenders if you get the pro
I'm broke just bought the Gen 8. Currently saving up for a charger and battery. What should I get? Im new to this and low on funds I don't wanna break the bank. A link would be appreciated.
one day I will have a rc but my real jeeps need love first lol
Can 2.2 tires fit on this
One Scale Trail running rig sitting on the shelf, ain't no where near enough! Neither is five of them sitting on the shelf!! It's a minimum of 10 easy, sitting on the shelf, and every one of them is needing modified!!!!! ;)
lol... they are like Lays Potato Chips or Pokemon Gotta Catch 'Em All.
Embarrassed me to say the other day when asked how many I was up to.. had to write them down to count them, 27. And your right, everyone of them needed something.
Axial scx 2 Cheerokie or gen 8?
Its soo cool
Should check out my custom redcat 6x6 Chevy topkick flat bed, it's made from 2 Everest 10s, it will almost climb right up the wall!
Compare these to the Vaterra Ascender please
Where is made in ?
but I love you even tho I waited a month for my package of t-motor 1900kv motors just to be told u aren't gonna sell them anymore.. double :) :)
What crawler is that at 2:14?
I love flight test
Great
the price tag with a a good performance base just made it too irresistible to pass up. Definitely didn't need it and have other rigs that out perform and are more durable. No reason I can't make the Scout do just as well from what is offered, especially with that body. Really my only complaint so far is the size when compared to other "1/10", makes it a bit odd when out with the others.
Why is it a small or big 10th scale? Just wondering because bomber I'm interested in it.
@@stpbasss3773 The IH Scout II has a 100" wheelbase and is 70" wide, so this scale replica should only be 10" wheelbase and 7" wide. Most of the RC manufacturers are a bit liberal with the scale detail. RC4WD is about the only one that does a fairly good job of "1/10 Scale".
Comparing the Gen8 Scout to the Traxxas Ford Bronco here, I will show the actual size to the "scale":
Scout II Wheelbase - 100"/12.75"
Width - 70"/9.8"
Overall Length - 166.2"/22.48"
Traxxas Bronco Wb - 104"/12.28"
Width - 79.3/9.78"
Overall Length - 180.3/20.57"
Even though both scale trucks are above as listed being 1/10, the Scout is even more exaggerated and shows to be larger than the Bronco, while in 1:1 it is a smaller truck.
It shouldn't be a deal breaker if your not worried about such, it still is a remarkable rig for the money and as long as it doesn't bother you when out with other rigs then just enjoy the ride.
Wow. I follow a lot of RC channels, but you've sold me on the scout II. Now I just need to decide If I'm getting this truck for me or for my son.
>_>
Does a 5 year old need a 1/10 scale crawler of this caliber? No. Should I get it anyway? Yes.
Can you do some mini z stuff?
It's only $299.99........ that gives me an idea! I'm gonna buy it put a camera in it and drive in offroad!!
Wow. The portal gearbox housings on the Gen8 look so similar to the ones on the Traxxas TRX-4 that I can smell a lawsuit coming.
I wouldn't put it past the grimey lawyers over at Traxxas to try and sue over something they didn't even come close to creating! Traxxas has NOT been making many friends lately with their slimy corporate tactics. I used to like them, but absolutely draw the line when they use the courts and their $$$ to gain a competitive advantage instead of letting their products (Which many are great.) do the talking.
Can anyone recommend me some good LiPo batteries and chargers to use with this car? I would love to start into the scale rc crawling hobby but i don't know what batteries to use. I have found some 3s 2200mah 25c batteries that i'd like to use but i dont know if they'll suffice.
Venom 5000 20c 11.1v 3 cell Is the best one I've found so far, they last a very long time. Make sure that they come with different adapters. If you have other trucks, you can use this on it. You just switch out the adapter for your different trucks. I'm not sure what kind of charger your looking for. Just do some looking around on the internet and find one that suits you. They're around 60$ because the adapters. And the battery you found would work. The flareon lipo batterys work very well. Just make sure you dont overcharge the lipo battery because it kind of dangerous. There are a couple things that are kind of a flaw to the truck. With mine, one of the front shocks were overfilled and there's a bump in the bottom of the truck that catches on things sometimes, and some of the gears were not greased. Overall, it's a very capable truck. Not quite overpowered as the trx4 sport but very good
@@vividcroissant1285 thank you sir! I will be sure to look into getting one of those.
i love reading redcat haters comments lol especially the traxxas fan boys, who never mention traxxas copies almost everything from Chinese companies then tries to sue for infringement. they couldn't spring for a licensed body on the sport? give credit where its due, $299 for the scout is a really good vehicle at a really nice price
car?
Super nice I want one for my channel
between gen7, gen8 and vaterra k8 which one do you recommend? thanks
I personally got the gen 8 and have no regrets!!! I love it!!!
@@kaneninerc3983 thanks
Budget?
UPLOAD MORE!!
Ya can get a transmission for speed if ya want
Dont you mean what a way to join the Drive on channel
I've heard alot of bad about redcat. Always wondered if they would hold up.
Nothing holds up if you dont take care of it or if you excessively abuse it. That being said im very happy with my redcat stuff. I abuse it on a regular basis and so far (as long as everything would've been greased proper) broke a c hub and wore out some rod ends
i gotta get one now. lol
I'm surprised there's a huge 4x4 crawler community
Best rc
DO TANKS!!!! If it's not to much trouble
dang
1:01 is when I fell off the toilet.