NEW: Redcat Gen9 Scale Trail Truck - 1:10 International Harvester Scout 800A

[smc-93]

It sounds like everybody's experience with various brands is unique. Go figure.
The only thing I've broken, so far, between my TRX4 and 6 is melting the spur in my 4. And that was my fault, not the trucks.
I will never buy another Gen7 for myself. The only thing they have going for them is their price and their (lack of) weight. I swapped in the Redcat portals after breaking the front half shafts. I gave it to a coworker and he hasn't broken anything else other than the body.
I'd give a Gen8 a chance for the right price and if the Gen9 proves to be a significant improvement over the Gen8, I'd think about it. However, at 399, for what appears to just be an an updated Gen8, I'd be looking at another Trail King first.

Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk

[ferp420]

i hope some one comes out with different tops for this one a sport top would be awsome

[JimInMiami]

If the chassis, isn’t your cup of tea, the body can always be mounted on another….

https://www.redcatracing.com/product...31632323412058

…. and it’s a pretty good value

[ferp420]

Originally Posted by JimInMiami

If the chassis, isn’t your cup of tea, the body can always be mounted on another….

https://www.redcatracing.com/product...31632323412058

…. and it’s a pretty good value

thats a scout 2 body off the gen8 axe edition
i think it looks good with the half cab top on it

the gen9 would look awsome with a half cab too

[casco_bay_rc]

Originally Posted by smc-93

It sounds like everybody's experience with various brands is unique. Go figure.
The only thing I've broken, so far, between my TRX4 and 6 is melting the spur in my 4. And that was my fault, not the trucks.
I will never buy another Gen7 for myself. The only thing they have going for them is their price and their (lack of) weight. I swapped in the Redcat portals after breaking the front half shafts. I gave it to a coworker and he hasn't broken anything else other than the body.
I'd give a Gen8 a chance for the right price and if the Gen8 proves to be a significant improvement over the Gen8, I'd think about it. However, at 399, for an updated Gen8, I'd be looking at another Trail King first.

Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk

I suppose I'm lucky, too. I've only smoked brushed motors on TRXs and a Capra. But, that's expected with a cheap can.

[Maxxamillion]

Originally Posted by casco_bay_rc

Nice new rig from Redcat.

But am I the only one who wishes more new 1.9s come with a straight axle option? How many portal-axled rigs do you see in the wild? For the scale guys, I'm sure that drives them crazy, too.

For 1/10 trail rigs, two words... Ground clearance, I will take the ground clearance. Its still very realistic IMO. A nice built up Scout 800 is a cool rig, and in real life a smaller footprint vehicle than the Scout II. The 4 banger would take them anywhere. A V-8 and a good build-up even better.
I have one of these on order, never bought this brand before. Hope all goes well. I have a few personalization ideas in mind...
Great looking 800A.

[casco_bay_rc]

Originally Posted by Maxxamillion

For 1/10 trail rigs, two words... Ground clearance, I will take the ground clearance. Its still very realistic IMO. A nice built up Scout 800 is a cool rig, and in real life a smaller footprint vehicle than the Scout II. The 4 banger would take them anywhere. A V-8 and a good build-up even better.
I have one of these on order, never bought this brand before. Hope all goes well. I have a few personalization ideas in mind...
Great looking 800A.

I'm well aware of the benefits of portal axles. That wasn't my point. I wish these brands would offer a choice of axles. Axial did with the Bronco.

I built and sold at auction a ‘62 80. Great design. The four-banger was weak as could be

[ferp420]

the scout 80 and the scout ii both have the same 100 inch wheel base and the same width axles the scout 2s body is a hair bit bigger but no ware neer a full sized rig next to a blazer there tiny
the international 392 v8 was a beast i never had a 4banger in a international
ive been tryin to get a scout 80 for many years but at some point i realized im to F&$k up to take on another scout project or anymore full size projects and kinda gave up 6 project cars and 2 houses will keep me buissy for the rest of my life so no real reason to take on another one

[Maxxamillion]

I just received this latest Gen 9 800.
As harley said the body is a bit ‘off’ in scale.
Kinda like the Axial early bronco a bit oversized. I will be ok with it though. I’ll post up a pic in a couple of days as I am on the road now.
Got four goodies to put on it and then just see how it works (comparing to my Element & 10.2).
Thinking all I will need will be low gear…

[Maxxamillion]

I finally ran my new Redcat Scout. It did what its supposed too lol. It turns very sharp (I need stiffer foams). Low gear worked well and what I will us 98% of the time.
Low to high ground a little for me - I had to forward & reverse it to get it to change. ...Might just be me. Stability was good for as heavy as it is. Climbing traction seemed very good, using my non stock wheels (Vanquish wheels & Proline Super Swampers). I take the extra weight as extra traction. Hmmm
My first Redcat and likable so far... more-so than my Axial early Bronco. (pics when my photobucket albums are released from hostage)