The Gen8 is GREAT! I just picked up a rear battery tray off Amazon. As for the hump in the middle, just remove the battery tray, remove the trans then add spacers and longer screws and put the trans back in, Then go underneath and use a dremel and CUT the hump out. I have a GEN8 video on my channel, I do rc videos and reviews.
I just recieved mine Friday afternoon. I bought mine on sale for $269.99. I see NOTHING wrong with this platform. I think Redcat hit the nail on the head with this beast. Great video and very informative. Thumbs up on your video. 👍Take care buddy.
Really well put together review. I can't wait to get out there with my rig and see what kind of shots I can achieve. If I can pull off anything similar to some of your shots I'll be pumped 👍
Great review. There has been some criticism about some of Redcat's design choices, but your review reminds us that the "scale" side of the hobby is just as important as the "crawler" side, and some of the technical drawbacks appear to be due to scale-based design decisions. Overall, it seems like Redcat has done a pretty good job of catering to both crowds.
Hi sbg I just wanted to say that I love your videos and they have helped me figure out parts for my scx10 2 and trx4 sport. Thanks for the help!!! Have a great day!!!
Well done, thank you for the review and thoughts. I'd be interested in a follow-up here sometime soon to see where you're at with it and what you think after having it for a while. I don't have any Redcat machines currently, but this one has made me look twice. I'm glad to hear the new truck isn't a CATastrophe. Sounds like they did a good job on it. Thanks again, Skeletor out.
Hahaha, thanks sir. Yes, the plan is definitely to revisit this truck in a couple months once I've had a chance to put it through it's paces. Thanks for watching!
That's the first thing I did to min is took the body off an marked the fender flare from inside and ground it down. & did what hemistorm did to his I took the door handles from the 10.2 Cherokee body & put the front bumper closer to the body. & put the battery in the back. Used a axail battery plate.
So I'm not the only one wich noticed the packing material is very interesting,from now on I'll be saving those things in case If I need to ship something, No more chips in boxes 👌🏻
no kitten around indeed. . . they did a great job with this rig , i am definitely getting one , but all the time i couldnt stop looking at that js scale range rover , that looks amazeballs.....
I've been an RC fan since the 90s and still own the original Associated RC-10. I haven't bought a crawler yet but from my limited research this looks like a great one to get to break into the category. Wish Associated would make one....
I agree, I said of course it was for their logo , in that case they could have moved the logo up some on that fender flare . Nothing a dremel can’t solve though . Good review ! 👍👍
I believe the servo and the shocks on that are the same as the ones on the gen 7. I’ve had my gen 7 for a little over a year and the servo just died about a month ago. Pretty good life for a rtr servo considering what i did with the truck lol. Also my shocks still don’t leak surprisingly! I pulled my axial bomber out of the box and 3 of the shocks were leaking...Attention to detail gets you places!
Wow, that's great to hear. I'll be taking it out and running it as much as possible to see if I can get the same life out of mine. Thanks for watching!
@@scalebuildersguild the thing that bugged me the most and it's a stupid grip but the plastic pivot or pillow balls throughout for 409$, hell even my barrage and Everest 10 have metal ones lol.
Scale Builder's Guild If it’s anything like the build quality of the gen 7 pro, I think it’ll be a great truck. Only thing i ever broke on it after just over a year of ownership was a rear driveshaft yolk, and the servo (which as stated above lasted a longgg time). Probably some of the best tires on a rtr too. It’s my go to play truck lol
Great video. I got one and don't know how far to put in some performance parts. But after running on some trails it is a great rig. Seems main theme is durability of the plastic gears, small bearings and those single point shock mounts. But I love it and is fun, scale potential.
I'm crazy about my Gen8, I stripped all that plastic stuff off and I"m running pretty clean I do some rock crawling with it and some indoor pillow obstacles (don't laugh) and have had no mishaps yet. You have shown me some interesting idea's I can do with it if I'm so inclined and enjoy your videos. Oh yeah because I can find no reason to 'uprgade' on my Gen8 I see no reason to spend the money on the newer trucks from RC or anyone else for that matter so for now I'm sticking with what works really well for me and until they make something thats better than my Gen8 I'm staying put, thanks again and cheers.
Awesome! Glad to hear that you enjoy the Gen8 and that I gave you some ideas for the future. Definitely NOT not laughing at the indoor pillows...we've all been there 😂
So many nice rigs out these days. Gonna be getting my first crawler soon and I narrowed it down to this or the Ascender F-100. Gonna go with the Ascender I just can’t get over how good it looks 😍 Hell all trail trucks look good to me but the half cage look is just killer. I have a feeling I’ll be picking this up too sometime lol we all know how the hobby goes.... get a new RC and a day later thinking about out next purchase 😂
Months later, I came back to rewatch this while considering this truck as my next crawler - I just noticed, is that a tiny David Freiburger in the back???
@@scalebuildersguild Oh, my bad! Just the general posture of it, reminds me of his classic baseball cap, cargo shorts and sandals with his hands in his pockets look. Also, I ordered an orange one last night. Love your stuff! But seriously, I mean can you blame me? www.roadkill.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/roadkill-mike-finnegan-david-freiburer-general-mayhem-1968-charger-milan-dragway.jpg
Redcat Gen8 Scout II is so good, I own 3 Gen 8 Scouts. Orange (Upgraded) and Blue (Stock) and AXE edition! These crawlers are just awesome and climb and crawl everything. Most articulate crawler! They are very durable like tanks and the price is hard to beat! Unlike other overrated and expensive crawlers, which the GEN 8 can beat!
Great review! I just got the blue one and really like it. Tires are harder than I like on mine. Looking at the brass bits for weight is that something you considered?
You seem like a really nice guy, and nice review !!! Thx for that !!! Nice car btw. im ordering it this week, im so hyped. Had one SCX10 I before which was nice but i think this RedCat Gen8 is way better from what i can see =))))
Just an experienced opinion..... This would be a GREAT first Rig!! Many of us are groaning about the painted over windows, but Redcat IS offering a clear Replacement Body, which will satisfy that issue. It's well thought out and we'll engineered, and an undenyable value for money!
Provided there's a lot of aftermarket support, and you want to upgrade things down the road, it would be a good choice. If you're looking for sheer volumes of options, the SCX10II is hard to beat.
Another great review. Can't wait till I get mine in 2 days. I was lucky enough to hunt one down and pounce on it. If you keep all the garbage in the original package do you have yourself a litter box? Wonder if I need to hide my coputer mouse?
Very nice! Thanks RedCat Team =) i mean i love my TRX4 - but in front of that I had such a 1/10 RedCat Everest and it performed pretty well, especially with 4wheel Steering. Nice to see they´re taking it serious =) and thumbs up for the 3d printing support
When I bought my redcat gen 8, I had more fun popping that bubble rap then unboxing the rest of the car. No joke. Well, it was hard, but I was able to pop it.
Great review... I have a everest10 and gen7 to....i tried to pre order but sold out before i could get it....to add to my Redcat collection....i hope get the second batch
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@@ScaledOutGTR Resorting to profanity and name-calling is USUALLY the recourse of a lower IQ. I hope that is not the case here and that you were just having a bad day. I hope it gets better for you and that you learn from your mistakes. Have a nice day.
Great review man.. I am still not sold on this rig.. Redcat did not start out in this hobby to create great rigs, it was to make money.. NOW they realize that they have a customer base and they are trying to capture that.. I personally think they got a long way to go to catch up to the Axial's or Rc4wd's of the hobby. To name a couple. And I think it shows in a lot of the construction.. Sorry to be a doubting Thomas... But I have been down the road with these guys and it was a BAD experience.. All that being said.. I do like the look of the body. Nice to see something different...
Considering this is their first officially designed in USA vehicle, I'd still say they did a pretty decent job. It's as good in terms of construction as any RC4WD, that's for sure.
I guess it comes down to whether or not you want portal axles. If I could suggest, save a bit more money and get the Cherokee kit, and add your own electronics. It’s overall a much better kit, you’ll have the pleasure of putting it together yourself, and you’ll learn so much more about the hobby that way!
For now i'll stick to my trx-4. Maybe in the future when i get bored of it and in the need of something new,simple and unexpensive to maintain i will get the meow... Eerrr i mean, the Redcat. Nice vid sir, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
As I save $$ for my next R/C truck this Redcat Gen8 is high on my list, along with the Axial SCX10 II. One of my main complaints with the Gen8 is those black windows. The front grill is a very nice touch being open with a radiator looking material behind it. Seems they could have tossed in wipers and door handles though. --- In mentioning some vehicles that use portal axles I think you missed probably the two most well known ones; American General Humvee and Hummer H1. In my opinion portal axles are cool, but not really "scale", it's highly unlikely you'll ever see them on a real IH Scout II since they came from the factory with Dana axles.
Been avoiding this rig for as long as possible. I even thought about buying one of those RC4WD 1/18 Glendales as an evasive measure but I think this video just did me in damnit. Excellent review 👍 and I’ll probably still buy the Glendale lol. Is RC therapy a real thing? Because it’s apparent I’m not the only one that needs help. 🙀ffft ffft!!
Just found your channel and I gotta say good stuff. One thing I might say is turn the music down when you are talking, its hard to understand you over the music.
I do believe you mean "Lynx" sir!!! 😅 😂 🤣 Great review! I usually stay away from anything Redcat, but I think I'll try this one. I dose have very good potential. Very interested in the follow up review.
It's a game changer and hopefully Redcat will roll with the aftermarket and not blow it. Here's hoping Axial is taking note and release something along these lines, otherwise it's a 2 horse race and competition is always better and who doesn't want more choices? :)
@@scalebuildersguild Pretty good deal in that case. Definitely top of my list. The gen7 pro comes with a battery, but is the same price at my hobby shop. I've heard the gen7 is a better trail truck due to durability and top speed, but the Gen8 is better for dedicated rock crawling. I'm still undecided.
Hey Matt, I'm going to paint my pro-line '46 power wagon body the Spaz Stix color changing paint and back it with black. I want to paint the fenders black as well. All the videos I've watched said to paint dark colors first. The color changing paint will be backed with the Ultimate Black Backer by Spaz Stix, recommended for backing the color changing paint. Should I mask the fenders, paint the truck the color changing paint, peel off the painter's tape, then paint everything black OR should I mask most of the truck, paint the fenders black, take off the tape, paint the truck the color changing paint, then back the color changing paint by the black? Like I said, no matter what, the fenders will be black. Thanks and I love the gen8.
@@ryanp.8807 I've Painted 7 Bodies with Spaz Stix Color Changing Paint.... I'd be more than happy to help you in any way I can! 😉 It's easier to do than some make it out to be.... but Prep is EVERYTHING, including some unorthodox methods!!! The Paint is *slightly* more brittle than other Lexan Paints, but again, with the right Prep, will be as good as any other flexible Paint. 😎 Carmine
@@ryanp.8807 No Ryan, you don't NEED to.... What I do is, when washing the Body, I use a Scotch Brite Pad. I scuff the INSIDE of the Body. It gives the Paint more "tooth", allowing the Paint to actually grip the Lexan!! 👍👍😉 Since the Body itself is the "Clearcoat" of the Paint Job, scuffing the Interior is exactly like sanding the Color Coat before spraying the Clearcoat when Painting on the OUTSIDE. This should be obvious but, *DON'T scuff the Windows!!!* 😱 However, using this method, even though you're scratching the inside before Painting, it won't look ANY different on the outside, when you peel off the Film!! Carmine 💥 ⛽
Do you have plans to dig deeper into it? I know the Everest 10 had dry axle housings and transmission . . Wondering if there is any grease in them and other hidden cost savings that might have been done
I loved all cat jokes and this truck is going to make all the other rc companies take a good look at there pricing when they see how much this truck flys off the shelves. Like you pointed out at this price point you are getting a lot for your money!
Question I want to add the Yeah Racing Desert Lizard shocks to gime my Gen 8 some more scale look. I measured the stock shocks and they are 95mm. Yeah Racing offers the shocks in 90mm and 100mm, which would be better for my Gen 8? I have 30+ years in RC, but I am totally new to Crawling, I was thinking because the weight of the truck will put preload on the shocks the 100mm would be better so I can keep more travel but I really dont know which way to go
Matt, I'm glad you got a look at this. I've never been a big Redcat fan..... But I've been anticipated the Gen 8 for Months. Except for one BIG Faux Pas (the PAINTED OVER WINDOWS!!!!), this is up to the task of really shaking things up!! 😎👏👏👏👏 I hope I didn't offend you, by sort of sticking up for you, when the junior bashers started disrespecting you in that other Video. I seem to offend people a lot easier, since my decline.... I'm actually nervous about posting my SCX10 II RAW Builder's Kit with a Comanche Body on SBG! I'm literally afraid I'll offend someone, without trying, because I've been under unbelievable Stress... Anyway, maybe I'll be able to get a Gen 8, maybe still can't afford it. Either way, I'll be excited to see what you can do with this!! 👍👍 Chris (HemiStorm), has figured out how to get the paint off of the windows! I can't wait to find that video next. Let the fun begin, my friend!!! Carmine 💥 ⛽
Well, of course you're a big boy!! 😉 I just can't stand seeing anyone who I respect, disrespected... I DO look forward to seeing what you do with this!!
I really like this rig. I'm slightly turned off by the axles though. I tend to build ultra scale (so much so that they no longer perform at basic crawling). I'm Dustinf11 on the forum. I will still be buying this and possibly build a scale rig that can actually climb over things.
Hi Dustin! Yeah, portals are a trend that doesn't necessarily need to be a thing in ultra-scale trucks. But they do have their place, and provided your CG is good, I think there's room for them.
Im looming to get my first trail truck but i am having a hard time on all the reviews ie the bad stuff. I wanted the gen 8. tell i found out about the small bearings and weeker portal axil setup. But i dont know. Im coming from old school nitro. Fast made fun. But now its slow. I would like to know what to get to start off with? I relise im going to have to do a steering servo. Im hard on my stuff by the way.
with it being pretty much the same price as the deadbolt and honcho do you think people are better off staying with axial with all the aftermarket parts and what everyone knows works great? or should this be a serious consideration
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Excellent review! Enjoyed your thoughts on the rig and those action shots were purrfect!
Thanks Greg! I had a fun time putting this one together!
The Gen8 is GREAT! I just picked up a rear battery tray off Amazon. As for the hump in the middle, just remove the battery tray, remove the trans then add spacers and longer screws and put the trans back in, Then go underneath and use a dremel and CUT the hump out. I have a GEN8 video on my channel, I do rc videos and reviews.
Purrific review!
HemiStorm RC - Custom RC builds, painting videos and more 😹🤘 the Scout seems to be The cats Ass 🐈
You get a treat for that comment.
Luv u Hemi. U R the best.
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Are you going to keep the stock tires or replace them with Pro-Line Felines?
There. Do I get a treat?
I just recieved mine Friday afternoon. I bought mine on sale for $269.99. I see NOTHING wrong with this platform. I think Redcat hit the nail on the head with this beast. Great video and very informative. Thumbs up on your video. 👍Take care buddy.
Nice review. I cant wait to get my paws on one of these. They look purriffic.
It's the cat's meow!
Really well put together review. I can't wait to get out there with my rig and see what kind of shots I can achieve. If I can pull off anything similar to some of your shots I'll be pumped 👍
Just take your time. Makes me think I ought to do a "How to film RC" video!
@@scalebuildersguild hahaha that would be cool. I'm learning a few things watching other people's videos and just trying stuff out!
Very informative. Glad to see someone more interested in keeping to scale/relatability than will it jump 30ft high repeatedly and not break.
Even in Mayhem, I've never jumped that far, now I want to try!
Sounds like this is one of the purchases I've made while drinking that I won't regret.
Great review. There has been some criticism about some of Redcat's design choices, but your review reminds us that the "scale" side of the hobby is just as important as the "crawler" side, and some of the technical drawbacks appear to be due to scale-based design decisions. Overall, it seems like Redcat has done a pretty good job of catering to both crowds.
Yeah, great observation. Not everything is going to appeal to all. It's a pretty decent compromise.
Hi sbg I just wanted to say that I love your videos and they have helped me figure out parts for my scx10 2 and trx4 sport. Thanks for the help!!! Have a great day!!!
Fantastic! Glad I could be a helper!
I love my Redcat. First thing to do tho is put in a wheel spacer/axle extension. The C bracket that holds the portal house rubs on the tires
Great review. Looking forward to your next videos on how it compares to other trucks. Happy New Year SBG!
I'll have to try and do one that showcases all the best of each. Thanks!
You deserve way more subscribers, Your videos are very well made and detailed.
Thanks very much Andrew! I'm happy to build this channel organically. If it happens, it happens!
Nice review! I want to get one as soon as pawsible! $229 re-tail is great! Too bad it came out in Jan...too late for Santa Claws to bring.
Well done, thank you for the review and thoughts. I'd be interested in a follow-up here sometime soon to see where you're at with it and what you think after having it for a while. I don't have any Redcat machines currently, but this one has made me look twice. I'm glad to hear the new truck isn't a CATastrophe. Sounds like they did a good job on it. Thanks again, Skeletor out.
Hahaha, thanks sir. Yes, the plan is definitely to revisit this truck in a couple months once I've had a chance to put it through it's paces. Thanks for watching!
Purr-haps RedCat pawsed and listened to market with this Gen8.
AHAHAHAHA
i just realized at work today when a scout came in that that super weird fender is how they were done irl.
WEIRD! And gross!
That's the first thing I did to min is took the body off an marked the fender flare from inside and ground it down. & did what hemistorm did to his I took the door handles from the 10.2 Cherokee body & put the front bumper closer to the body. & put the battery in the back. Used a axail battery plate.
Nice! If I keep them, I'll do the same! Cheers!
So I'm not the only one wich noticed the packing material is very interesting,from now on I'll be saving those things in case If I need to ship something, No more chips in boxes 👌🏻
I'll have to request that they send it back to me if I used it for shipping!
I like the way the body mounts with the fenders and velcro
It is nice to have a clean body.
Looks cool. The snowrun looks so awesome😍 great review man! You do this perfect!
Aw shucks, thanks very much!
no kitten around indeed. . . they did a great job with this rig , i am definitely getting one , but all the time i couldnt stop looking at that js scale range rover , that looks amazeballs.....
It's a great body, I'm happy to have one. Need to get it done!
Great job giving us a look at the truck!
Thanks very much!
I've been an RC fan since the 90s and still own the original Associated RC-10. I haven't bought a crawler yet but from my limited research this looks like a great one to get to break into the category. Wish Associated would make one....
Yep, it's got a lot of potential!
Not sure if it was mentioned but the frame rails needs to be 3" longer than wheelbase for SORRCA.
And it is!
Good review bro and I think its cool that you didn't watch Harlies Designs review which was a bit harsh I think considering its only 300 truck.
I had no trouble with Josh's review. It was fair and extremely detailed. He's a nice truck guy.
I agree, I said of course it was for their logo , in that case they could have moved the logo up some on that fender flare . Nothing a dremel can’t solve though . Good review ! 👍👍
I might remove these flares entirely and design my own set. Thanks for watching!
Very happy your review will be up soon. I think a budget build would be perfect for the affordably priced Redcat.
Not a bad idea Marcus, thanks!
Thanks, I am thinking about geting this truck! I have seen many good reviews so far. Also you just got a new sub!
I believe the servo and the shocks on that are the same as the ones on the gen 7. I’ve had my gen 7 for a little over a year and the servo just died about a month ago. Pretty good life for a rtr servo considering what i did with the truck lol. Also my shocks still don’t leak surprisingly! I pulled my axial bomber out of the box and 3 of the shocks were leaking...Attention to detail gets you places!
Yeah my scx10ii was a plastic POS , Axial is overrated.
Wow, that's great to hear. I'll be taking it out and running it as much as possible to see if I can get the same life out of mine. Thanks for watching!
I wouldn't say they're overrated, but there is a lot left to be desired on their plastic bodied shocks.
@@scalebuildersguild the thing that bugged me the most and it's a stupid grip but the plastic pivot or pillow balls throughout for 409$, hell even my barrage and Everest 10 have metal ones lol.
Scale Builder's Guild If it’s anything like the build quality of the gen 7 pro, I think it’ll be a great truck. Only thing i ever broke on it after just over a year of ownership was a rear driveshaft yolk, and the servo (which as stated above lasted a longgg time). Probably some of the best tires on a rtr too. It’s my go to play truck lol
Looks good RecCat Gen8
I looked at this video and would like to buy one ;-D
Thanks for watching!
I like what Redcat did here. I think it'll be a big seller. I'm not sure though if pur-tal axles will be for me as it's just more to break.
Portals are nice, but not necessary on every truck. I kind of hope that this isn't a trend.
Great video. I got one and don't know how far to put in some performance parts. But after running on some trails it is a great rig. Seems main theme is durability of the plastic gears, small bearings and those single point shock mounts. But I love it and is fun, scale potential.
Lots of potential and so far no breakage!
I'm crazy about my Gen8, I stripped all that plastic stuff off and I"m running pretty clean I do some rock crawling with it and some indoor pillow obstacles (don't laugh) and have had no mishaps yet. You have shown me some interesting idea's I can do with it if I'm so inclined and enjoy your videos. Oh yeah because I can find no reason to 'uprgade' on my Gen8 I see no reason to spend the money on the newer trucks from RC or anyone else for that matter so for now I'm sticking with what works really well for me and until they make something thats better than my Gen8 I'm staying put, thanks again and cheers.
Awesome! Glad to hear that you enjoy the Gen8 and that I gave you some ideas for the future. Definitely NOT not laughing at the indoor pillows...we've all been there 😂
This truck looks so purrrfect
Hahaha
Awesome review, best I've seen so far. Great page .
Thanks very much!
So many nice rigs out these days. Gonna be getting my first crawler soon and I narrowed it down to this or the Ascender F-100. Gonna go with the Ascender I just can’t get over how good it looks 😍 Hell all trail trucks look good to me but the half cage look is just killer. I have a feeling I’ll be picking this up too sometime lol we all know how the hobby goes.... get a new RC and a day later thinking about out next purchase 😂
Nice, enjoy!
Nice review Matt, looking forward to the follow up
I'm going to have to do that, add it to the ever-growing list!
Nice review! Let's hope I can have mine next week... At least, that's what the owner of my local hobby store told me...
Here's hoping!
Months later, I came back to rewatch this while considering this truck as my next crawler - I just noticed, is that a tiny David Freiburger in the back???
It's a tiny me.
@@scalebuildersguild Oh, my bad! Just the general posture of it, reminds me of his classic baseball cap, cargo shorts and sandals with his hands in his pockets look. Also, I ordered an orange one last night. Love your stuff! But seriously, I mean can you blame me? www.roadkill.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/roadkill-mike-finnegan-david-freiburer-general-mayhem-1968-charger-milan-dragway.jpg
redcat has been growing over the years never owned any but the last year or so quality has went up even more.
Might be time to give them a look. But the Gen8 specifically.
Redcat Gen8 Scout II is so good, I own 3 Gen 8 Scouts. Orange (Upgraded) and Blue (Stock) and AXE edition! These crawlers are just awesome and climb and crawl everything. Most articulate crawler! They are very durable like tanks and the price is hard to beat! Unlike other overrated and expensive crawlers, which the GEN 8 can beat!
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Please Redcat, give us a builder's kit with a clear body, metal trans gears and servo/bumper mount!
www.redcatracing.com/RER11396 Clear body is in their catalogue, so here's hoping!
Great review! I just got the blue one and really like it. Tires are harder than I like on mine. Looking at the brass bits for weight is that something you considered?
I'd rather take weight away that add it usually. I didn't feel the need to add much, but then again, I'm not looking to comp with this chassis.
You seem like a really nice guy, and nice review !!! Thx for that !!! Nice car btw. im ordering it this week, im so hyped. Had one SCX10 I before which was nice but i think this RedCat Gen8 is way better from what i can see =))))
Hope you enjoy it!
I recently bought the Redcat Racing gen 8 it is a nice truck I bought the blue one
Congrats!
I just waited in anticipation for the entire length of the video waiting for the next cat pun
Sorry to be such a distcation.
Scale Builder's Guild very good 😂😂
Good job. It's nice to see a review and not have it compared to an Axial constantly.
I'd rather let a review stand on it's own if I can. Sometimes a comparison is necessary.
Also military humvees use portal axles so it's something service members could be familiar with
Ive watched a few reviews so far, I dont even own an r/c crawler just trying to learn as much as i can before I decide to jump into it
Just an experienced opinion..... This would be a GREAT first Rig!! Many of us are groaning about the painted over windows, but Redcat IS offering a clear Replacement Body, which will satisfy that issue.
It's well thought out and we'll engineered, and an undenyable value for money!
Provided there's a lot of aftermarket support, and you want to upgrade things down the road, it would be a good choice. If you're looking for sheer volumes of options, the SCX10II is hard to beat.
Dude, the cat puns.... killing me. Lol
Can we get a video on the new v2 of this?
Thanks Matt! Sounds like a good choice! 👍🏼👍🏼
Could be, thanks for watching Matt!
Another great review. Can't wait till I get mine in 2 days. I was lucky enough to hunt one down and pounce on it. If you keep all the garbage in the original package do you have yourself a litter box? Wonder if I need to hide my coputer mouse?
You made a funny! Good ones!
Good review, I loved the bubble wrap. I got a box with a different truck wrapped in the same stuff. HUH weird.
I maybe got too excited about it.
Very nice! Thanks RedCat Team =) i mean i love my TRX4 - but in front of that I had such a 1/10 RedCat Everest and it performed pretty well, especially with 4wheel Steering. Nice to see they´re taking it serious =) and thumbs up for the 3d printing support
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic review. It was the cat’s meow.!
Cheers! Hahaha
When I bought my redcat gen 8, I had more fun popping that bubble rap then unboxing the rest of the car. No joke. Well, it was hard, but I was able to pop it.
I had a scout, so obviously I need this.
Looks promising. 😁👍
It does, doesn't it Rich?
I bet Angela is gonna love that one.
I GET IT! Hahahaha
Great review... I have a everest10 and gen7 to....i tried to pre order but sold out before i could get it....to add to my Redcat collection....i hope get the second batch
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Words that sound the same, but have different meanings
Please! Learn the difference; use the correct one; stop LOOKING like an idiot
Two - The Number 2 - (Two women)
To - Indicates Motion - (go to the mall)
Too - Also Or Excessiely - (their friends go too. They go too often.)
Shut the fuck up you ass clown.
Easy there fellas. I don't need any keyboard warriors here.
@@ScaledOutGTR Resorting to profanity and name-calling is USUALLY the recourse of a lower IQ. I hope that is not the case here and that you were just having a bad day. I hope it gets better for you and that you learn from your mistakes. Have a nice day.
Great review man.. I am still not sold on this rig.. Redcat did not start out in this hobby to create great rigs, it was to make money.. NOW they realize that they have a customer base and they are trying to capture that.. I personally think they got a long way to go to catch up to the Axial's or Rc4wd's of the hobby. To name a couple. And I think it shows in a lot of the construction.. Sorry to be a doubting Thomas... But I have been down the road with these guys and it was a BAD experience.. All that being said.. I do like the look of the body. Nice to see something different...
Considering this is their first officially designed in USA vehicle, I'd still say they did a pretty decent job. It's as good in terms of construction as any RC4WD, that's for sure.
That’s lovely lookin truck will they b bringin a kit version out that would b rearly good if they do 👍👍
They've got a raw, electronics-free version called the PACK, for $169.
Looks like a great truck
Lots of potential!
Will there be a kitty version? I mean kit version,sorry! It looks really good.
Haahahaha, I hope so!
Bummer, I prefer kits. Thanks for the info
Awesome video! I was wondering what would be a better choice, this Redcat or the Axial scx10 Cherokee RTR?
I guess it comes down to whether or not you want portal axles. If I could suggest, save a bit more money and get the Cherokee kit, and add your own electronics. It’s overall a much better kit, you’ll have the pleasure of putting it together yourself, and you’ll learn so much more about the hobby that way!
That was a great Caturday review, I think I need to order one right meow!
Love it. Great!
For now i'll stick to my trx-4. Maybe in the future when i get bored of it and in the need of something new,simple and unexpensive to maintain i will get the meow... Eerrr i mean, the Redcat. Nice vid sir, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I think you meant, "For Meow..." Hahaha. Thanks for watching!
As I save $$ for my next R/C truck this Redcat Gen8 is high on my list, along with the Axial SCX10 II. One of my main complaints with the Gen8 is those black windows. The front grill is a very nice touch being open with a radiator looking material behind it. Seems they could have tossed in wipers and door handles though. --- In mentioning some vehicles that use portal axles I think you missed probably the two most well known ones; American General Humvee and Hummer H1. In my opinion portal axles are cool, but not really "scale", it's highly unlikely you'll ever see them on a real IH Scout II since they came from the factory with Dana axles.
I had a scx10ii the CRC the most expensive one and I sold it, too much plastic and not that great imo my trx4 sport destroyed the scx10ii.
Ah right, the Hummer. Totally forgot about that one, thanks! Yeah, I'm hoping portals aren't a trend.
Been avoiding this rig for as long as possible. I even thought about buying one of those RC4WD 1/18 Glendales as an evasive measure but I think this video just did me in damnit. Excellent review 👍 and I’ll probably still buy the Glendale lol. Is RC therapy a real thing? Because it’s apparent I’m not the only one that needs help. 🙀ffft ffft!!
RC Therapy should be a thing. I NEED IT!
If he is doing cat jokes, I am going to close this video right meow.
Hahahaha
What's wrong with a cat joke? Or any joke for that matter?
12:10 Steering and suspension lynx.
Just found your channel and I gotta say good stuff. One thing I might say is turn the music down when you are talking, its hard to understand you over the music.
I just wish they would have paid as much catnip attention to the Pan Hard Setup, as they did the Bubble Wrap. Can you hear Meow?
Good review Matt. Cant wait for a crawl off with the Vanquish VS4-10 to compare 😹
BAHAHAHAA, yeah... ;)
Such a awesome truck!
It's got a lot of potential!
I actually run a 6200 mAh 100c battery and it fits beautifully
I do believe you mean "Lynx" sir!!! 😅 😂 🤣 Great review! I usually stay away from anything Redcat, but I think I'll try this one. I dose have very good potential. Very interested in the follow up review.
Hahahaha, good one!
Never had a Redcat. Might have to get one now.
I was in the same boat!
It's a game changer and hopefully Redcat will roll with the aftermarket and not blow it. Here's hoping Axial is taking note and release something along these lines, otherwise it's a 2 horse race and competition is always better and who doesn't want more choices? :)
Competition breeds innovation.
$299 is USD right? I'm also in Canada and it seems to retail for $400 minimum so far.
I always quote prices in USD.
@@scalebuildersguild Pretty good deal in that case. Definitely top of my list. The gen7 pro comes with a battery, but is the same price at my hobby shop. I've heard the gen7 is a better trail truck due to durability and top speed, but the Gen8 is better for dedicated rock crawling. I'm still undecided.
Looks awesome, apart from the awful blacked out windows. Nice review 👍
It's quite good, and those windows are definitely getting fixed!
Hey Matt, I'm going to paint my pro-line '46 power wagon body the Spaz Stix color changing paint and back it with black. I want to paint the fenders black as well. All the videos I've watched said to paint dark colors first. The color changing paint will be backed with the Ultimate Black Backer by Spaz Stix, recommended for backing the color changing paint. Should I mask the fenders, paint the truck the color changing paint, peel off the painter's tape, then paint everything black OR should I mask most of the truck, paint the fenders black, take off the tape, paint the truck the color changing paint, then back the color changing paint by the black? Like I said, no matter what, the fenders will be black. Thanks and I love the gen8.
Gosh, I don't have any experience with Spaz Stix. You might want to reach out to them and see what they say. Good luck!
@@scalebuildersguild thanks matt have a good day
@@ryanp.8807 I've Painted 7 Bodies with Spaz Stix Color Changing Paint.... I'd be more than happy to help you in any way I can! 😉
It's easier to do than some make it out to be.... but Prep is EVERYTHING, including some unorthodox methods!!! The Paint is *slightly* more brittle than other Lexan Paints, but again, with the right Prep, will be as good as any other flexible Paint. 😎
Carmine
@@CarminesRCTipsandTricks thanks man and do i need to use the pre prep that spaz stix makes?
Ryan
@@ryanp.8807 No Ryan, you don't NEED to....
What I do is, when washing the Body, I use a Scotch Brite Pad. I scuff the INSIDE of the Body. It gives the Paint more "tooth", allowing the Paint to actually grip the Lexan!! 👍👍😉
Since the Body itself is the "Clearcoat" of the Paint Job, scuffing the Interior is exactly like sanding the Color Coat before spraying the Clearcoat when Painting on the OUTSIDE.
This should be obvious but, *DON'T scuff the Windows!!!* 😱
However, using this method, even though you're scratching the inside before Painting, it won't look ANY different on the outside, when you peel off the Film!!
Carmine 💥 ⛽
where did you buy this in canada great hobbies dont have them yet
RedCat was kind enough to send me a pre-release media kit.
Do you have plans to dig deeper into it? I know the Everest 10 had dry axle housings and transmission . . Wondering if there is any grease in them and other hidden cost savings that might have been done
I loved all cat jokes and this truck is going to make all the other rc companies take a good look at there pricing when they see how much this truck flys off the shelves. Like you pointed out at this price point you are getting a lot for your money!
Thanks for the comment Troi, yes, it's very well priced and if there's a good aftermarket support network, I think it'll be a hit!
What battery do you recommend
Any 3S 5000 LiPo 25C or higher pack should be fine.
@@scalebuildersguild thanks
you have the detailed videos ever nice scout btw
Thanks very much!
Question
I want to add the Yeah Racing Desert Lizard shocks to gime my Gen 8 some more scale look. I measured the stock shocks and they are 95mm. Yeah Racing offers the shocks in 90mm and 100mm, which would be better for my Gen 8? I have 30+ years in RC, but I am totally new to Crawling, I was thinking because the weight of the truck will put preload on the shocks the 100mm would be better so I can keep more travel but I really dont know which way to go
Please don't buy those shocks. They're not good. Stick with Incision, Pro-Line, or another top tier vendor.
@@scalebuildersguild thanks I will take a look at those
Can you get a wrench on the lower shock mount bolt? Looks impossible without taking the axle out.
Pillow balls. They pop off under enough torque.
My friend: "What rhymes with orange?"
Me: "No it doesn't"
Jokes aside I'm excited for a Trekker update :D
Tony θ took me a second to get that one. Lol
That's a good one! Yes, I have to do a Trekker update. I'm really behind on that build.
If Matt takes long enough I’ll have my 11.4 build done before he gets his started. Keeping in mind that the kit is now back ordered till March. Lol
redcats metal parts are pretty strong i know this they are a good brand and no one gives them a chance they are built better then axial
We'll see how it holds up in the long term!
Matt, I'm glad you got a look at this. I've never been a big Redcat fan..... But I've been anticipated the Gen 8 for Months.
Except for one BIG Faux Pas (the PAINTED OVER WINDOWS!!!!), this is up to the task of really shaking things up!! 😎👏👏👏👏
I hope I didn't offend you, by sort of sticking up for you, when the junior bashers started disrespecting you in that other Video. I seem to offend people a lot easier, since my decline....
I'm actually nervous about posting my SCX10 II RAW Builder's Kit with a Comanche Body on SBG! I'm literally afraid I'll offend someone, without trying, because I've been under unbelievable Stress...
Anyway, maybe I'll be able to get a Gen 8, maybe still can't afford it. Either way, I'll be excited to see what you can do with this!! 👍👍
Chris (HemiStorm), has figured out how to get the paint off of the windows! I can't wait to find that video next. Let the fun begin, my friend!!!
Carmine 💥 ⛽
Thanks Carmine, I have big plans for this truck. Not sure what you're talking about on the bashing, but all good. No need to defend me, I'm a big boy.
Well, of course you're a big boy!! 😉 I just can't stand seeing anyone who I respect, disrespected...
I DO look forward to seeing what you do with this!!
great review, happy new year...
Thanks!
I really like this rig. I'm slightly turned off by the axles though. I tend to build ultra scale (so much so that they no longer perform at basic crawling). I'm Dustinf11 on the forum.
I will still be buying this and possibly build a scale rig that can actually climb over things.
Hi Dustin! Yeah, portals are a trend that doesn't necessarily need to be a thing in ultra-scale trucks. But they do have their place, and provided your CG is good, I think there's room for them.
Dude, make a unimog body for it and it would be scale!
@@austingupton8829 That's a really good idea.
Nice review! I must say... Some of the other reviews left me in a CATatonic state 😴😏
Hahaaha!
That review was Grrrrrrrreat! Just missed the cat (un)boxing, did you throw out all the litter? 😊 Anxiously waiting for mine to show up.
No litter included. ;)
Great review! Purrfect! 👍
Thanks!
Im looming to get my first trail truck but i am having a hard time on all the reviews ie the bad stuff. I wanted the gen 8. tell i found out about the small bearings and weeker portal axil setup.
But i dont know. Im coming from old school nitro. Fast made fun. But now its slow. I would like to know what to get to start off with? I relise im going to have to do a steering servo.
Im hard on my stuff by the way.
with it being pretty much the same price as the deadbolt and honcho do you think people are better off staying with axial with all the aftermarket parts and what everyone knows works great? or should this be a serious consideration
@@jjm2948 I'm surprised cause the gen 7 definitely don't hold up with the rest of what's out there
Gen7 is not this truck at all. Completely new design and shares no DNA. I'd give this a go. Aftermarket support will come (I think).