Dude! You are so funny, I love watching your videos! Wang a dang dango, wacked the tree first run hahaha hilarious! Pepperoni HAHAHAHA! Seriously though I think you are very knowledgeable, I bought your 13T crawlmaster sport for my trx4 build. Thank you for what you do. SBG, Harley designs and now HolmesHobbies are mt favorites. Let's be RC friends!
I don't care what the brand is on top, I try to review it for what it is. This rig is pretty solid so far. The problematic parts have held up. Solid drivetrain is what will make it a great long term rig.
I know your review was for the Red Cat Wendigo. But what I was very impressed with was the photography. I am so appreciative that you use a camera person; so you don't have to drive one handed, like so many other TH-cam RC reviewers do.
Best, most thorough review I've seen for this rig. Nice to see you with a Redcat. I've been really impressed with the last few rigs they've put out. My Kaiju is crazy fun and durable. I think it needs one of your 4274 motors in it, next!
you all prolly dont give a damn but does any of you know a tool to get back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any help you can offer me
Hey Mr. Holmes! We did a fe vids on the durability of ours too! This thing is a beast! I am super interested in what you do to make it have more crawl ability. I have played with it a lot and I feel its just a tad too fast for its suspension. It wants to have a lot of body roll and is super tough on corners speed! We have a little home track and this thing will hit a double jump but is super hard to settle down after the landing. Thanks for making some awesome content!
I'm pretty sure you have your Helios batteries mixed up. The 3s 3700 fits perfect in the stock capra. The 3s 3500, or 3000 is a tight fit. That 5200 pack is over 30mm longer the the other ones. Also in the rear is a Anti-Sway bar :)
That poor Frisbee golf disk just baking in the sun! Really love the vids you share, bummer it broke first time out, but nice to see new releases for the RC community keep it up redcat! Can't wait to see the difference your sensored setup will yeild
ARB. Anti-Roll Bar. Designed specifically to slow or limit the chassis roll over the axle. Also known as a Sway Bar. A torsion bar like you mentioned, is one of the parts of a 3 piece Anti-Roll bar set up. The other two pieces are the axle end links. The torsion bar in that set up is essentially a spring. A spring that works through Torsional rigidity rather than compression rigidity(like a coil or leaf spring does). Edit: Also I'm looking at the dimensions on that thing. Right in 1/8th scale territory. Too big to be a 1/10th scale. Nice rig though. I'd definitely ditch that stock ESC and Motor though. Go with a Castle Sensored setup with a Mamba X and something right around 3100-3200kV
My drive train did not survive 1512 castle 2650KV Also they included plastic transmission gears or nylon whichever you like I replaced them with the Gen 8 axe trans gears in steel but I had to slightly modify the cross pin to fit. But I did the builders kit,maybe it is different?
I've got one of these,it's fun. I'm building it into a crawler. I've got a set of otsix usd stickies, weighted bead locks, a mamba x, and a 2700kv ten shooter coming for it.
I wouldn’t say you were too hard on it. Watch the way some guys bash their xmaxx. It should hold up better in my opinion. I’m not really a basher, but I’d be disappointed if it broke like that on its first run.
You said it's the 1st rock crawler you had that would balloon the tires. But it is not a rock Crawler, it is a rock racer. Completely different animal and category.
Dude!!! You gave the best review I have ever seen!!! It's cool that you gave your input on the plastic components. 🤘🤘🤘 Hahahahahahaha the Wynona Ryder!!! Bro you are killing me 😂😂😂
I have been saving up to refit my C2X with your equipment but this came out and it's very tempting... BTW should we be expecting your ESC's to ever come back in stock?
I've not been too impressed with my c2x sadly. Haven't worked out the top heavy problem, even with a microX, stubby revolver, and tiny 3s pack to.cut down the weight...
I like Redcat, but for that price, you’re much better off with a Losi Rock Rey. Much better quality, better tires, better suspension, better radio with AVC and more. Oh, and yes, the Rock Rey will baloon the tires right out of the box, even on 2s. Only downside of the RR is the steering servo, but you can get a decent cheap mg replacement on Amazon for about $14.
rock rey has different gearing and suspension layout. Can't turn a rock rey into a decent crawler, but it would be a better choice for "real" racing. The wendigo can make a decent crawler with a regear and different motor.
HolmesHobbies why not buy a decent crawler in the first place? There’s several from Redcat that are very good right out of the box. Add good quality tires to them and that’s pretty much all ya need. Love my original RS10 Rockslide. I adjusted the suspension, added some wheel weight and a set of Sedona tires and it out crawls almost all of my buddies high dollar crawlers. My Rock Rey is a totally different animal and I wouldn’t change that into a crawler. That was my point.
Listening to how many names you came up with is entertainment enough!! That's a BEAST John!! My 2.2 Wraith (only Rock Racer BTW), NEVER pulled a backflip - even with a 3300kv! 😳 Impressive. If the ESC is the Hobbywing 10BL60, I've got that in my Wraith. It can take a BEATING. It's a decent Sensorless ESC. Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Chris Kristofferson is aging so well! I'm a huge fan of Redcat stuff. I have a way way way overpowered blackout that just takes the punishment like a champ. Fair review, Rubber Ducky. Hammer down.
I went ahead upgraded the Wendigo with your HH 4100kv R-540-L motor and Castle Mamba X this thing is great ...down side after about 20 minutes or so I broke the drive shaft to the transfer case .... I used a 15 tooth pinion gear on 3s almost can do a standing flip I think I need to gear down .....motor temp was 121 degrees on both motor and esc.....what are you thoughts ....I question I have on the setting of the Castle Mamba X I set drag break at 100% and drag break ramp to very fast when I activate it flips over the ramp setting is this for hight speed so setting it to slow while this help? Thank John love my Homes Hobbies stuff...keep up the great work....
The thing about the instructions, they lack fluid wt., the diagrams are like looking through binoculars, and it lacks specific measurements. I understand what is needed, just looking out for rookies. Though redcat is available for questions. I got issues resolved same day. I am not a paid spokesmen. Though I have my resume ready! Have fun and stay safe.
Would you call a Capra or Bomber a rock racer....? My 2.2 rig, SCX chassis based now....began it's life as the original AX10 Scorpion Rock Racer RTR...
Take a crawler, stick a brushless system in it and that's what you get. That is not a rock racer. Just hoping Axial release a next gen Yeti or something that can truly deliver in that class.
How about reprogramming the esc before you trash the stock electronics ,this is from a beginner's perspective ,I appreciate you have products to sell but surely you should give the rtr rig a fair crack of the whip!
Great unboxing video. this rig appears to be a mildly improved Gen8 Chassis with some nice non portal axles! Definitely a nice addition for their line up!
I’m digging this truck! I have an ascender that I wanna re-power, wanna be able to have more low speed control but still have some top end, what would you recommend?🤔👍🏻
Definitely needs a sensored system ...but for out of the box its fun....the battery straps are a issue it caused one of my batterys to get damaged from falling out....
Does the stopping and starting when you just dialed up the throttle trim give you any sense of the pole count on the motor without having pulled it apart?
Thanks John. I’ve been in RC 30+ yrs and never though of zip ties on body clips.... THANKS!
Anti-roll or sway bar is what I refer to it as
I definitely need a WING A DANG DANG
A winga bingo, bongo
never owned a redcat but his thing looks tempting. i bet a front sway bar would really tame that torque twist.
Dude! You are so funny, I love watching your videos! Wang a dang dango, wacked the tree first run hahaha hilarious! Pepperoni HAHAHAHA! Seriously though I think you are very knowledgeable, I bought your 13T crawlmaster sport for my trx4 build. Thank you for what you do. SBG, Harley designs and now HolmesHobbies are mt favorites. Let's be RC friends!
This is going to be my next rig. What is the cheapest fix to the throttle? I Will not be crawling with it. I already have a great crawler.
First, would the low speed upgrades reduce the higher speed performance?
It would make it slower. But running 3s would offset that and make it better at both low speed and high speed.
Bronco-ish!? It's a Scout!! More so an 800 than a II like the cedcat gen8... And they're called sway bars lol
How many takes did it take to open the box?
It's obvious it's been opened a few times.
The tape had already been popped. That was real speed, besides not having to cut tape.
I did open it once to make sure I was ready to run with proper sized battery etc...
I was think that it looks like an international body
Sway bar
sway bar
Anti-sway bar
Sway bar John, it’s a sway bar! 😂
No, It's an anti-roll bar
Johnny yuma tomato tomato
@@tommyhammel They do two different things.
You can't put your servo in, because they aren't in stock! Haha
ha! You are actually spot on, although i have one set aside for myself. shall I use it on this rig?
I really like your reviews of the REDCAT stuff because you give them a fair review.
I don't care what the brand is on top, I try to review it for what it is. This rig is pretty solid so far. The problematic parts have held up. Solid drivetrain is what will make it a great long term rig.
Your new buddy needs some pupperoni
I know your review was for the Red Cat Wendigo. But what I was very impressed with was the photography. I am so appreciative that you use a camera person; so you don't have to drive one handed, like so many other TH-cam RC reviewers do.
Best, most thorough review I've seen for this rig. Nice to see you with a Redcat. I've been really impressed with the last few rigs they've put out. My Kaiju is crazy fun and durable. I think it needs one of your 4274 motors in it, next!
you all prolly dont give a damn but does any of you know a tool to get back into an Instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any help you can offer me
@Nicolas Leroy Instablaster ;)
@Dayton Arjun Thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im trying it out atm.
Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.
@Dayton Arjun it worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thanks so much, you saved my account !
@Nicolas Leroy you are welcome xD
I’ve always considered the Yeti and the Rock Rey rock racers.
Astrid's Action RC yes they are
I love this truck!!! The Mamba X esc with your PP3500kv with a 12t pinion is whats in mine and it runs great!!!
Nice 👍What's the overall diameter of wendigo tires?
Hey Mr. Holmes! We did a fe vids on the durability of ours too! This thing is a beast! I am super interested in what you do to make it have more crawl ability. I have played with it a lot and I feel its just a tad too fast for its suspension. It wants to have a lot of body roll and is super tough on corners speed! We have a little home track and this thing will hit a double jump but is super hard to settle down after the landing. Thanks for making some awesome content!
22:22 "lets check out the start up when bound"
Lmao, I had to watch that part 4 more times. Still laughing
ha, yeah that was fun
Holmes YOU BROKE IT😭 lol
Huh, never knew Kris Kristofferson was into RC cars.
LMAO,
I'm pretty sure you have your Helios batteries mixed up. The 3s 3700 fits perfect in the stock capra. The 3s 3500, or 3000 is a tight fit. That 5200 pack is over 30mm longer the the other ones. Also in the rear is a Anti-Sway bar :)
Thanks for posting this. I have been looking for longer run time in my Capra for a proper hot minute.
That may be the best unboxing review that I've ever seen. Thanks for the detail!
Interesting to know it's sourced from Taiwan. Between this and Axial RBX10 RYFT, tough choice...
You ruinin my crawler course winnebago
Sway Bar
im screaming SWAY BAR at the phone lol
That poor Frisbee golf disk just baking in the sun! Really love the vids you share, bummer it broke first time out, but nice to see new releases for the RC community keep it up redcat! Can't wait to see the difference your sensored setup will yeild
ARB. Anti-Roll Bar. Designed specifically to slow or limit the chassis roll over the axle. Also known as a Sway Bar. A torsion bar like you mentioned, is one of the parts of a 3 piece Anti-Roll bar set up. The other two pieces are the axle end links. The torsion bar in that set up is essentially a spring. A spring that works through Torsional rigidity rather than compression rigidity(like a coil or leaf spring does).
Edit: Also I'm looking at the dimensions on that thing. Right in 1/8th scale territory. Too big to be a 1/10th scale. Nice rig though. I'd definitely ditch that stock ESC and Motor though. Go with a Castle Sensored setup with a Mamba X and something right around 3100-3200kV
My drive train did not survive 1512 castle 2650KV Also they included plastic transmission gears or nylon whichever you like I replaced them with the Gen 8 axe trans gears in steel but I had to slightly modify the cross pin to fit. But I did the builders kit,maybe it is different?
I've got one of these,it's fun. I'm building it into a crawler. I've got a set of otsix usd stickies, weighted bead locks, a mamba x, and a 2700kv ten shooter coming for it.
I wouldn’t say you were too hard on it. Watch the way some guys bash their xmaxx. It should hold up better in my opinion. I’m not really a basher, but I’d be disappointed if it broke like that on its first run.
EXOCAGED RC does a great vid on the windigo SWAY BAR setup. I'm sure you figured out by now they are week lol
Really hoping they do a kit version... would make a awesome trail truck with proper electronics and so much easier to work on then my bomber 👍🏻
Anti-roll bar.
You said it's the 1st rock crawler you had that would balloon the tires. But it is not a rock Crawler, it is a rock racer. Completely different animal and category.
Dude!!! You gave the best review I have ever seen!!! It's cool that you gave your input on the plastic components. 🤘🤘🤘 Hahahahahahaha the Wynona Ryder!!! Bro you are killing me 😂😂😂
Sway bar and it's too flimsy on the wendigo,should be thicker or replaced with aluminum
Nice review 🤙you and your crew are professionals,China and Taiwan Yes !!!!SVS!!!@
is there a Holmes Hobbies livery golf disc? ive turned a few clear plexi discs on my wood lathe, great for warmup.
Thanks for your knowledge and opinion. I'm a nube to the hobby. I just ordered one based on your review.
love them 80s calculator watches
Red Cat Wynona Rider- $399===Sold !
with a 2S pack it'd probably be much easier to crawl with on the stock electronics. :)
I have been saving up to refit my C2X with your equipment but this came out and it's very tempting... BTW should we be expecting your ESC's to ever come back in stock?
we are rocking the mamba X for now. BLE is discontinued. working on a few new ones
I've not been too impressed with my c2x sadly. Haven't worked out the top heavy problem, even with a microX, stubby revolver, and tiny 3s pack to.cut down the weight...
@@DaHobbyGoblin if you rotate the motor mount it really helps, check out Scale Builders Guild for info
Good review, great looking rig. I wish i had a job to buy one. Covid 19 has made a mess of things. Good to see Redcat stepping up.
Need to rip that shit axe system out and put Holmes power in it ! 😎👌🏻
The windingo, the winnebago, the Winona Ryder. Lmao.
Ghost is impressed with body as well.
Say it with me Wendy Hamburger Goat Doh!
what happen with dog that bark and bark, they happen the same to me, i use my rc and the dogs bark until i finish
they built a fence, he is still there
Any ideas when motors will be back in stock?
how can you not remember sway bar but I accept torsion bar to
I like Redcat, but for that price, you’re much better off with a Losi Rock Rey. Much better quality, better tires, better suspension, better radio with AVC and more. Oh, and yes, the Rock Rey will baloon the tires right out of the box, even on 2s. Only downside of the RR is the steering servo, but you can get a decent cheap mg replacement on Amazon for about $14.
rock rey has different gearing and suspension layout. Can't turn a rock rey into a decent crawler, but it would be a better choice for "real" racing. The wendigo can make a decent crawler with a regear and different motor.
HolmesHobbies why not buy a decent crawler in the first place? There’s several from Redcat that are very good right out of the box. Add good quality tires to them and that’s pretty much all ya need. Love my original RS10 Rockslide. I adjusted the suspension, added some wheel weight and a set of Sedona tires and it out crawls almost all of my buddies high dollar crawlers. My Rock Rey is a totally different animal and I wouldn’t change that into a crawler. That was my point.
3s gps top speed pavement is 45mph and 26mph 2s
I’m a dork. I read the instructions hahha
Swaybar instead of torsion bar
Love all the names lmao. Great review John.
that dog,,,,, i cannot stand it idk how you can
Listening to how many names you came up with is entertainment enough!!
That's a BEAST John!! My 2.2 Wraith (only Rock Racer BTW), NEVER pulled a backflip - even with a 3300kv! 😳 Impressive.
If the ESC is the Hobbywing 10BL60, I've got that in my Wraith. It can take a BEATING. It's a decent Sensorless ESC.
Carmine ✈🚂🚙
Chris Kristofferson is aging so well! I'm a huge fan of Redcat stuff. I have a way way way overpowered blackout that just takes the punishment like a champ. Fair review, Rubber Ducky. Hammer down.
The “Winona Rhyder”. LMAO!!
How long before you put one of your motors in it?
Its already done by now 👍🏻😂🤣
Anti flippyflippy device🥴
Hey John. Yeah it's a sway bar
🔥 Nice Rig. Beast Mode
I went ahead upgraded the Wendigo with your HH 4100kv R-540-L motor and Castle Mamba X this thing is great ...down side after about 20 minutes or so I broke the drive shaft to the transfer case .... I used a 15 tooth pinion gear on 3s almost can do a standing flip I think I need to gear down .....motor temp was 121 degrees on both motor and esc.....what are you thoughts ....I question I have on the setting of the Castle Mamba X I set drag break at 100% and drag break ramp to very fast when I activate it flips over the ramp setting is this for hight speed so setting it to slow while this help? Thank John love my Homes Hobbies stuff...keep up the great work....
The thing about the instructions, they lack fluid wt., the diagrams are like looking through binoculars, and it lacks specific measurements. I understand what is needed, just looking out for rookies. Though redcat is available for questions. I got issues resolved same day. I am not a paid spokesmen. Though I have my resume ready! Have fun and stay safe.
Would you call a Capra or Bomber a rock racer....?
My 2.2 rig, SCX chassis based now....began it's life as the original AX10 Scorpion Rock Racer RTR...
Take a crawler, stick a brushless system in it and that's what you get. That is not a rock racer. Just hoping Axial release a next gen Yeti or something that can truly deliver in that class.
Traxxas will probably and will be better than axial. They have went down hill some and need to enovate
Losi lazernut
How about reprogramming the esc before you trash the stock electronics ,this is from a beginner's perspective ,I appreciate you have products to sell but surely you should give the rtr rig a fair crack of the whip!
Why the hell is Redcat using Dean's connectors? So weird. You would think it would come with a xt60.
How does this compare with the Camo X4, although both have different chassis but what you do you think?
Dats a Sway bar brobeans.
Cool stuff,, looking forward to 👍NC MOUNTAINS 🏞backyard RC
Winona Ryder is what I would call it too. I'm glad you put it through the paces for a review or whatever you call this. Looks like a neat rig.
Great unboxing video. this rig appears to be a mildly improved Gen8 Chassis with some nice non portal axles! Definitely a nice addition for their line up!
Congrats Redcat! Two thumbs up coming from this guy.... ,. Good f'n job.!
I bought a 540 can 2300kv with the 60ampesc am I going to problems
I'd throw a Mamba X, HH Revolver, regear, remove sway bar and turn that into one hell of a crawler.
I’m digging this truck! I have an ascender that I wanna re-power, wanna be able to have more low speed control but still have some top end, what would you recommend?🤔👍🏻
Holmes Hobbies is clearly team pull out.... no zip ties. hell yeah
Definitely needs a sensored system ...but for out of the box its fun....the battery straps are a issue it caused one of my batterys to get damaged from falling out....
So $400 for the rig and throw in $400 more for batter electronics...800 total.
Love all your videos and products thanks for bringing quality to RC
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better use a brush 550 motor...
what country made this redcat
Panhard bar
Winnebago!
Great rig that you basically have to change all the electronics to have a capable truck
Winnebago
Sway bar
Does the stopping and starting when you just dialed up the throttle trim give you any sense of the pole count on the motor without having pulled it apart?
Sway Bar?
Sway bar
Sway Bar