The Axe was one of the best RTR's to ever hit the Market with an electronics package you will never see in an RTR again, it forever raised the bar for RTR's. The Gen9 is a good looking truck but the Weird scale reminds me of the Axial 1/8 Bronco Body scaling oddities.
I still own an original redcat gen8 axe edition, been thinking of selling it multiple times because I've had my fun with it but yes, we will probably never see an rtr crawler with those good of electronics again. And that's why I still have it, although it could use a rebuild.
@@HumphreyRCAdventure I have upgraded my ESC and Motor to the AXE FOC R2 2800kv, really nice because the R2 has a crawling mode and a trailing mode switchable by Bluetooth on the trail. Other than aluminum link connectors at the axles I haven't done any other serious mods to it. My most Scaled out rig for sure lots of extras and a scale winch on the Bull bar Bumper, a servo protector and some metal skids and that's about it. Moved the R1 AXE FOC to my Capra and it's a little BEAST 😈
Seems like Redcat is making steady forward progress. Still not at a level where I would feel comfortable recommending one, but they are definitely on the right track.
Great review! I have to preface this comment by saying I love red cat, that said this should not have broke like it did. Also when manufacturers are making something they need to take into account that it could be driven anywhere from Antarctica to Death Valley and design their parts accordingly, you shouldn't have to think about the outside temperature in order to drive your outside RC truck.
Looks great, would like to see someone like Proline offer a hardtop for it. Seen other videos of parts breaking in freezing temperatures, not just this brand. Somebody's going to offer metal knuckles for those in the Arctic Circle.
The snowman figure is great👍😆 In addition i must say your videos are great to watch the music, camera shots and driving, very amusing to watch, i follow you and Josh and i don't even own a crawler or trail truck😁
snowman driver hanging out after the crash was so perfect hahaha. Oddly reminded me of the film nightcrawler, where he documents crashes and crimes right after, in a more comical fun manner lol
Hi!, it's a lot that I follow you but never commented. This time I have to say BRAVO, very nice, complete and interesting presentation. Thank you. I love Redcat. Gen 8 was my first crawler and I made a lot of videos having fun and never problems. Ciao Nanni
The body's scale is the only thing keeping me getting one. Will probably track down the 2-speed and different portal gears when they come to market; and shove them in my gen8. Which has been amazing, got it as a V1 years ago, completely upgraded to V2, replaced body from just pure use. It's my favorite truck in the fleet that just works. First metal part on mine was the steering hubs, the plastic they use hates the cold; metal parts are a must with the weight; more so with that 2-speed it'd seem.
Perfect review as always. I think you showed exactly what to expect when you run a RTR Redcat over crawling speed. Be sure to keep plenty of link ends, or go aftermarket links entirely. The portals may help, but I imagine the all plastic trans gears will love lugging around a 8-9lb truck. Redcat has decent designs. They just need to use a better material for some of their components. I would much rather spend a little more for a RTR that I don`t break on the first bat. Perhaps I have some Redcat PTSD from an intoxicated impulse Wendigo purchase.🥳to🤯 Now that I have Vanquish money wrapped up in the truck it`s a decent rig. I understand they are released at a decent price point, but I don`t think it would add much cost to use more durable materials in a few key areas.
BINGO!! Could not have said it better myself!! I had one back in the day. WAY back and 20:40 is why I'll never have another one. Always broken. and the price of the new one? Yikes. I heard the wendigo had issues. It seemed no one would admit it. But there were lots of upgrade videos on it. lol
The more I enjoy crawlers and trail trucks, the more I realize we're aligned on what we don't want. More moving parts = more failure. I'm fine with single speed.
I know another people down redcat and it was 2nd truck I bought getting back into rc and now have every manufacturer crawler for price its worth it my son now has it and only thing I replaced within hour have it was portal gear but it's took a beating from my son amazingly still going even know it ain't top brand axel.traxxes.or other's it is upgradeable and has great body I say don't always think it's just a redcat they have been doing better a time goes u just have to be realistic about what u want to use it for and for price I still would buy even after having over 15 trucks it's good looker and good for a starter platform. Keep up great work and have a wonderful day.
I took a chance on Redcat and bought a Marksman T8. Mainly because it has an unlicensed Jeepster Commando body. It’s 1/8 very fun trail rig. Big thought but fun. I have been eyeing the Gen 8. The Redcat put a bunch of stuff on sale. I ordered a Gen 9. I’m more of a fan of the Gen 8 body. But reading all the improvements on the 9. Again as stated I ordered one.
Team Corally I bought a MoxxooSP it is brushed not real fast . But it is pretty tough I hit a few trees at low speed and found no damage to plastic parts. I am impressed with it $189.99 cost. H.R.P. sells them.
The funny thing is the body looks just like the real one so they hit the mark. Only problem that model has never been a looker. But I believe it can be made to look mean & im sure it’s all business as far as it’s ability to crawl.
My first crawler was a gen7 that is now portal axles and upgraded with everything from motor and esc and everything else In between. I probably should have just bought a vanquish for the money spent but I learned a lot in the process. It’ll go anywhere I point the tires though. They’re a good place to start for noobs like I was for a decent price point. And they keep making them better. Great review!
I still have my Gen 8 V1. Bought it when it first came out. Got a HW ESC, brass front and back, brass front diff cover, flat skid plate, a water proof servo, ProLine Body, heavy duty front axles, magnets for the body and a Fly Sky GT5 transmitter. I think thats it. I too put a shit ton of cash into it and honestly don't want to get another truck and start all over. Now I need to just make time to go to a GTG.
I literally just got a Gen8 last week lol. Looks amazing, but because of the price I would still go with the 8. Are those headlight lenses the same size as the gen8? Cuz i need to swap the crystal clears to those.
We bought the Gen9 Saturday, and the axle shaft pin already broke. Hopefully it was just a fluke on my Gen9 and not anything to do with the new design. We filed a warranty claim on it this morning and hope to hear back from the company soon.
I just watched your motorcycle designs buddy's video. You guys are pretty top notch RC reviewers. I respect your work! Great knife, BTW. Did you make that?
I’d like to see you do your own artistic craftsmanship on the body and wheels. If redcat doesn’t automatically send you a new axle (I’m sure they will) these axles are quite cheap on Amazon. Heck I’ll even send you a set.
Wow they nailed it! I've got a whole row of the 1:1 rigs in the junkyard, broken just like that 1. (And before anyone asks NO they are not for sale)Lol. It's a bit off scale for sure but a decent looking option if your a fan. Problem is, it's not available yet to the general public (Now) . The Gen 8 is down too $250 at my LHS. Thanks for sharing awesome filming and perfect music choice again thanks for sharing.
Awesome review Matt👍🏻👍🏻, i really like a reviewer who really take time to show case this new product, all the essential info are here any potential buyer will greatly appreciate this👍🏻, Great Job Matt👍🏻, enjoy every minute of your video.👍🏻
Definitely won't be picking one up until they fix the knuckles, that was pretty weak for looking so stout. it di look like a hollow part though. Great review, and content like usual 🤙
Left message on Harley video. Hi Matt that gen looks great especially blue super great video as off all your videos l have gen 8 v2 mod it and it's great rc and plan on buy one and add to collection of rc
They should have stuck with the v2 style housing and fitted a u joint style axle I have 2 gen 8s they have both crashed hard several times never broke and if it did you could get a brass one
That was the first failure part for me on the gen7. Similar situation, high speed, and was driving in about 35 to 40f temps. Granted, I was on a 3s 3200kv brushless setup. Replaced the knuckles and hub carrier with aluminum ones.
If a manufacturer is going to make a truck with a second gear then they should really make sure the truck can handle second gear speeds.! I've broken so many steering knuckles on my Traction Hobby Cragsman, it's got the same problem.
Seems to be some commentary on the breakage. It did not look like a hard hit. That being said if the driver avoids direct hits on rocks, curbs, etc. they don't break as much. Great vid, nice job on the review, as always. Look forward to viewing your reviews as they are comprehensive and demonstrate the product well. Thank you.
Once I put some Treal on my AXE Rig, its been a brute. Interesting. Josh beat the shit out of his and no breakage. You take a hard tumble wumble on a root and snap. You're probably correct on the Plastics Mix.
@@scalebuildersguild cold causes plastic to break easier? What gobbledygook. Next ting you'll be telling us is brushless is more efficient than brushed. Lololol...
We need a RTR prerunner from Redcat👍😎
The Axe was one of the best RTR's to ever hit the Market with an electronics package you will never see in an RTR again, it forever raised the bar for RTR's. The Gen9 is a good looking truck but the Weird scale reminds me of the Axial 1/8 Bronco Body scaling oddities.
I have their 1/8 Marksman and I bet this truck visually would look good next to it.
I still own an original redcat gen8 axe edition, been thinking of selling it multiple times because I've had my fun with it but yes, we will probably never see an rtr crawler with those good of electronics again. And that's why I still have it, although it could use a rebuild.
@@HumphreyRCAdventure I have upgraded my ESC and Motor to the AXE FOC R2 2800kv, really nice because the R2 has a crawling mode and a trailing mode switchable by Bluetooth on the trail. Other than aluminum link connectors at the axles I haven't done any other serious mods to it. My most Scaled out rig for sure lots of extras and a scale winch on the Bull bar Bumper, a servo protector and some metal skids and that's about it. Moved the R1 AXE FOC to my Capra and it's a little BEAST 😈
I love my gen8 axe edition, I got the last one my lhs had and it’s amazing but I want that 2 speed lol
I still have my axe in the box, I need to get out more (too many other rc trucks and planes)
“They forgot to include Canada” I love it 😂😂
The crash to end the cinematic section was kinda great for the video haha
Even the crash looked awesome. The driving characteristics are pretty good. I’d say maybe one of the best driving trucks to come out in a while.
I own one they are great just really top heavy
Seems like Redcat is making steady forward progress. Still not at a level where I would feel comfortable recommending one, but they are definitely on the right track.
Great review! I have to preface this comment by saying I love red cat, that said this should not have broke like it did. Also when manufacturers are making something they need to take into account that it could be driven anywhere from Antarctica to Death Valley and design their parts accordingly, you shouldn't have to think about the outside temperature in order to drive your outside RC truck.
Very true!
That’s a bummer, Yep I was here watching
That is a very nice, scale appearing snowman! Well done!
Good for Redcat for continuing to make improvements. I really wish the body was closer to actual scale but I understand the reasoning.
18:36. Dropping that right front into the water... damn that was satisfying to watch !
Looks great, would like to see someone like Proline offer a hardtop for it. Seen other videos of parts breaking in freezing temperatures, not just this brand. Somebody's going to offer metal knuckles for those in the Arctic Circle.
Videography is second to none in the R/C world. Thank you for an honest review.
Wow! Thanks!
The snowman figure is great👍😆
In addition i must say your videos are great to watch the music, camera shots and driving, very amusing to watch, i follow you and Josh and i don't even own a crawler or trail truck😁
Glad you like them! Maybe it's time to buy a crawler?
snowman driver hanging out after the crash was so perfect hahaha. Oddly reminded me of the film nightcrawler, where he documents crashes and crimes right after, in a more comical fun manner lol
Note to self : Don't let Chilly Willy the ding dong drive. 😆
"Trail Truck is the right answer.." lol Classic!
Never would have considered a Redcat before. The Gen9 puts them on my radar despite not being in kit form.
Finally a cool looking redcat. To bad it's still a redcat, as shown in first run footage.
OH! That turned violent in a hurry! Hope Mr. Snowman heals from his injuries quickly! Nice review!
Hi!, it's a lot that I follow you but never commented. This time I have to say BRAVO, very nice, complete and interesting presentation. Thank you. I love Redcat. Gen 8 was my first crawler and I made a lot of videos having fun and never problems. Ciao Nanni
Thanks for watching and for your comment!
The harder plastics are more brittle of coarse but in the housings it helps maintain gear mesh and bearing performance.
I knew I wasn't the only one that listens to "the last knife fighter"!
I do soo love the fact I can only watch this in 360p unless I pay for TH-cam premium
That's not how TH-cam works. They compress 1080p more, but certainly not down to 360p. Check your internet connection!
The body's scale is the only thing keeping me getting one.
Will probably track down the 2-speed and different portal gears when they come to market; and shove them in my gen8. Which has been amazing, got it as a V1 years ago, completely upgraded to V2, replaced body from just pure use.
It's my favorite truck in the fleet that just works.
First metal part on mine was the steering hubs, the plastic they use hates the cold; metal parts are a must with the weight; more so with that 2-speed it'd seem.
AZ flag represented!! Heck yeah!!
At least the crash had great comical value. Didn't expect to laugh so hard from an RC review. Great editing, loved the whole vid
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
I drove my bosses Scout pick-up a few times the 4- cylinder motor did its job every time.
Perfect review as always. I think you showed exactly what to expect when you run a RTR Redcat over crawling speed. Be sure to keep plenty of link ends, or go aftermarket links entirely. The portals may help, but I imagine the all plastic trans gears will love lugging around a 8-9lb truck. Redcat has decent designs. They just need to use a better material for some of their components. I would much rather spend a little more for a RTR that I don`t break on the first bat. Perhaps I have some Redcat PTSD from an intoxicated impulse Wendigo purchase.🥳to🤯 Now that I have Vanquish money wrapped up in the truck it`s a decent rig. I understand they are released at a decent price point, but I don`t think it would add much cost to use more durable materials in a few key areas.
BINGO!! Could not have said it better myself!! I had one back in the day. WAY back and 20:40 is why I'll never have another one. Always broken. and the price of the new one? Yikes. I heard the wendigo had issues. It seemed no one would admit it. But there were lots of upgrade videos on it. lol
Your carrying that. Great looking truck
SNOWMAN!!! Oh the humanity!!!!!
y'all have a badass day \m/
🤘 You too!
I’ve gotta have one. Love me some IH vehicles
The more I enjoy crawlers and trail trucks, the more I realize we're aligned on what we don't want. More moving parts = more failure. I'm fine with single speed.
Pretty excited for this!
14:02 - My Gen8 V1 has metal covers the same as these, maybe they added a couple more double shear points in its design, but same for the most-part.
oh wow....a Redcat breaking on the first run, gee thats a BIG surprise lol.....
Another 7th scale rig. Fits perfect between Axial Early Bronco and Element Bushido! I don't understand these strange trend!
Thanks for sharing Matt. I'm really impressed with this truck. Definitely a great improvement on G8 🇬🇧🇨🇦🕊️✌🏼🤟🏼
Thanks for watching!
Great review, awesome sound track.
It hit a rock in 2nd gear. That's how it broke. To be expected
It’s like you drove it straight into that rock. 😂
As always, an impeccable review🤩
Thank you so much 😃
Very nice review, thanks 👍
Thanks for watching!
I know another people down redcat and it was 2nd truck I bought getting back into rc and now have every manufacturer crawler for price its worth it my son now has it and only thing I replaced within hour have it was portal gear but it's took a beating from my son amazingly still going even know it ain't top brand axel.traxxes.or other's it is upgradeable and has great body I say don't always think it's just a redcat they have been doing better a time goes u just have to be realistic about what u want to use it for and for price I still would buy even after having over 15 trucks it's good looker and good for a starter platform. Keep up great work and have a wonderful day.
Thanks! People love their Redcats! Have a great day!
I have been looking forward to a new budget build off. This could be a good platform to do one with.
I took a chance on Redcat and bought a Marksman T8. Mainly because it has an unlicensed Jeepster Commando body. It’s 1/8 very fun trail rig. Big thought but fun. I have been eyeing the Gen 8. The Redcat put a bunch of stuff on sale. I ordered a Gen 9. I’m more of a fan of the Gen 8 body. But reading all the improvements on the 9. Again as stated I ordered one.
Hope you enjoy it!
Can’t beat the trail king! I love my trail king
Man this thing looks nice
Team Corally I bought a MoxxooSP it is brushed not real fast . But it is pretty tough I hit a few trees at low speed and found no damage to plastic parts. I am impressed with it $189.99 cost. H.R.P. sells them.
There was a message for me to contact you at SBG@text me 11xx ?
The funny thing is the body looks just like the real one so they hit the mark. Only problem that model has never been a looker. But I believe it can be made to look mean & im sure it’s all business as far as it’s ability to crawl.
You may be the only one in the world that doesn’t like the look of a scout 800a.
4:48 almost gave me a heart attack
My first crawler was a gen7 that is now portal axles and upgraded with everything from motor and esc and everything else In between. I probably should have just bought a vanquish for the money spent but I learned a lot in the process. It’ll go anywhere I point the tires though. They’re a good place to start for noobs like I was for a decent price point. And they keep making them better. Great review!
Thanks for watching!
I still have my Gen 8 V1. Bought it when it first came out. Got a HW ESC, brass front and back, brass front diff cover, flat skid plate, a water proof servo, ProLine Body, heavy duty front axles, magnets for the body and a Fly Sky GT5 transmitter. I think thats it. I too put a shit ton of cash into it and honestly don't want to get another truck and start all over. Now I need to just make time to go to a GTG.
Rad video!
Smells good in here mate
You broke steering link AND Frosty’s face. Frosty down!! 🤣😂😫🥴
Thanks for the review it looks pretty good,but it still has the red cat reliability issues.
I literally just got a Gen8 last week lol. Looks amazing, but because of the price I would still go with the 8. Are those headlight lenses the same size as the gen8? Cuz i need to swap the crystal clears to those.
We bought the Gen9 Saturday, and the axle shaft pin already broke. Hopefully it was just a fluke on my Gen9 and not anything to do with the new design. We filed a warranty claim on it this morning and hope to hear back from the company soon.
I'm sorry to hear that!
I just watched your motorcycle designs buddy's video. You guys are pretty top notch RC reviewers. I respect your work! Great knife, BTW. Did you make that?
Funny you should ask about the knife! I actually assembled it 😂.
I’d like to see you do your own artistic craftsmanship on the body and wheels. If redcat doesn’t automatically send you a new axle (I’m sure they will) these axles are quite cheap on Amazon. Heck I’ll even send you a set.
Slap some f10 straight axles on that badboy
Wow they nailed it! I've got a whole row of the 1:1 rigs in the junkyard, broken just like that 1. (And before anyone asks NO they are not for sale)Lol. It's a bit off scale for sure but a decent looking option if your a fan. Problem is, it's not available yet to the general public (Now) . The Gen 8 is down too $250 at my LHS. Thanks for sharing awesome filming and perfect music choice again thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
19:51 cited for reckless driving lol nice
Awesome review Matt👍🏻👍🏻, i really like a reviewer who really take time to show case this new product, all the essential info are here any potential buyer will greatly appreciate this👍🏻, Great Job Matt👍🏻, enjoy every minute of your video.👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
Two speed rigs are awesome. They solved all of my gearing dilemmas. Pretty much two trucks in one. Creeper and a trail truck.
Its still a redcat!
Definitely won't be picking one up until they fix the knuckles, that was pretty weak for looking so stout. it di look like a hollow part though. Great review, and content like usual 🤙
Thanks for watching!
You almost lost frosty and broke it already but living in the northeast my self things get brittle in the cold saying that Josh didn't brake his lol
That was looking mint until Basher Matt went into insane-o mode. 😂 Good review.
Thanks 👍
Left message on Harley video. Hi Matt that gen looks great especially blue super great video as off all your videos l have gen 8 v2 mod it and it's great rc and plan on buy one and add to collection of rc
Thanks Matt just got off work.
Thank you.
Cool looking truck and great review!
Thanks! 👍
I know whats going to be in the "put away wet" box :D
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Lol “Michigan close enough” 🤣 eh settle down buddy ahaha
They should have stuck with the v2 style housing and fitted a u joint style axle I have 2 gen 8s they have both crashed hard several times never broke and if it did you could get a brass one
That was the first failure part for me on the gen7. Similar situation, high speed, and was driving in about 35 to 40f temps. Granted, I was on a 3s 3200kv brushless setup. Replaced the knuckles and hub carrier with aluminum ones.
If a manufacturer is going to make a truck with a second gear then they should really make sure the truck can handle second gear speeds.!
I've broken so many steering knuckles on my Traction Hobby Cragsman, it's got the same problem.
Seems to be some commentary on the breakage. It did not look like a hard hit. That being said if the driver avoids direct hits on rocks, curbs, etc. they don't break as much. Great vid, nice job on the review, as always. Look forward to viewing your reviews as they are comprehensive and demonstrate the product well. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! I try to be honest and fair in all of my reviews, so I appreciate your comment!
@@scalebuildersguild :)
Definitely a great looking truck, bummer about the axle. Good excuse to swap them with something else though I say.
The body reminds me a bit of the old axial dingo
Notice Traxxas the clear non decal windows!
Dang! I actually want one lol. Going to do a beach comber for walking Lake Michigan
Tree trunk came out of nowhere.
great video as usual, keep on tiny truckin'
Thanks 👍
Thats rig looks badass I would like to buy one an run it stock for a while an then put in the hobbywing axes 550 system in it
Body is sharp...
Great video, like always man. Good price for what you get. Sucks that it broke.
Although I like putting a driver on the driver seat to complete the look, I can't help but think of the movie Weekend At Bernies
😂
Did they change the frame to all metal instead of metal into plastic like the gen8?
That grill looks just like the Windigo grill so maybe there trying to save money so the price should be more in the 340 range.
Great Review os a cool RC!
Do you still have to remove the portals to get the shocks off, or did they change that?
Excellent review as always. Truck looks great 😊
Thanks! 👍
Great looking truck that's for sure. freakin epic trail run but maybe a little too epic hahaha, nice jump!
Thanks 👍
Sweet truck. I love the nostalgia of the Scout 800.
That damage seemed excessive for the speed. Thoughts?
I'm wondering if it's because plastic is quite brittle and it's cold in Canada? Josh's didn't break!
I see that transmission being out of stock forever. Every gen8 owner going to be converting to a 2 speed.
Once I put some Treal on my AXE Rig, its been a brute.
Interesting. Josh beat the shit out of his and no breakage. You take a hard tumble wumble on a root and snap.
You're probably correct on the Plastics Mix.
It could also because it's a lot colder here!
@@scalebuildersguild cold causes plastic to break easier? What gobbledygook. Next ting you'll be telling us is brushless is more efficient than brushed. Lololol...
Very stout wheel combo on that bad boy
Another great video Matt, what song was that? I was diggin it.
I get all of my music from musicbed.com
🙄It needs a custom replacement.🤔 Great review!😉
Thanks! 👍