Fly In My Soup Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Redcat ups their game..... A Hobbywing axe system.... And a reefs servo... All in an rtr..... PRODUCT FEATURES The Redcat International® Scout II Gen8 AXE Edition is the world's first Ready to Run (RTR) scale crawler with a brushless motor & ESC. Includes a HobbyWing XERUN sensored AXE system including a brushless motor and ESC, Reefs RC 422HD V2 metal gear waterproof servo, and Flysky GT5 6 channel radio. The Gen8 AXE Edition has other enhancements over the standard Gen8 as well. These enhancements include a new convertible style body with full roll cage, a pair of plastic injected molded seats, dashboard, steering wheel and gear shifts; plus an optional spare tire mount. The new heavy duty axles, stronger portal gears, flat bottom skid plate, stronger plastic axle housings and steel transmission gears are also included to make the Gen8 AXE Edition stronger than ever. The Gen8 AXE Edition is a highly competitive rock crawler that includes many performance features such as: C-channel frame rails, low center of gravity battery tray, centrally mounted divorced transfer case, lockable slipper clutch, portal axles with metal gear covers, MOD-1 gears, machined aluminum spools, front CVAs, 32 rubber-sealed ball bearings, threaded aluminum shocks, 47º steering blocks with proper Ackerman, Panhard bar, LED-ready bumpers, winch-ready front bumper, and frame mounted floor pans. The Gen8 AXE Edition features a highly detailed fully licensed International® Scout II body, hard plastic grill, plastic folding mirrors, molded inner and outer fenders, shackle mount front bumper, receiver hitch ready rear bumper, and plastic rock sliders. The Gen8's body and bumpers are ready to have LED lights installed. True to scale, licensed Interco IROK Super Swamper tires and functional beadlock wheels pull the Gen8 AXE Edition through the toughest terrains. Each wheel uses inner and outer beadlock rings for maximum strength and tire holding capability. Portal axles provide more ground clearance without needing bigger tires. On GEN8 models, much of the gear reduction happens inside the portal axles, which means less chassis torque twist than traditional axle shaft driven rock crawlers. The portal axles provide 54.5mm of ground clearance and include metal gear covers, metal wheel hexes, and CNC machined spools. The innovative dual design slipper clutch allows the driver to set the slipper clutch, or completely lock it out. Locking out the slipper clutch is simple, just remove the slipper pads and springs, then reassemble. The GEN8 AXE Edition includes a 32P spur gear and Mod 1 gears in the transmission, transfer case, and portal axles. The Gen8 AXE Edition’s heavy duty metal geared transmission and transfer case feature massive Mod 1 gears, which are designed for hard core crawling of the most grueling conditions. A sealed pinion and spur keeps the gears safe from rocks and debris. The Redcat GEN8 AXE Edition features a front mounted brushless Hobbywing AXE motor and a divorced transfer case. The Redcat GEN8 AXE Edition makes it easy to conquer all types of terrain. The stock configuration offers users 80mm of ground clearance, a 61 degree approach angle, and a 39.5 degree departure angle. The Gen8 International Scout II AXE Edition is highly upgradeable with many upgraded parts available, including numerous 3D printable parts that have been made available for download by our engineers. The Redcat Gen8 AXE Edition is a great choice for anyone looking for a high performance rock crawler with limitless potential. • Portal axles, Divorced transfer case, High strength 1.5mm C-Channel chassis rails, 4-Link suspension, Aluminum threaded shocks, Functional 1.9 beadlock wheels, CNC machined spools, Metal wheel hexes, Rubber sealed ball bearings throughout, 47º precision steering, Panhard bar, Front mounted motor • Adjustable wheelbase, Adjustable ride height, Adjustable toe angle, Multiple shock positions, Adjustable approach and departure angle, Tunable suspension, Lockable adjustable slipper clutch, Many upgraded parts available, Many 3D printable parts available. • Licensed International Harvester Scout II body, Hard plastic grill, LED ready body and bumpers, Plastic folding mirrors, Molded inner and outer fenders, Licensed Interco Super Swamper tires, Shackle mount bumpers (LED ready), Plastic rock sliders • Hobbywing AXE 540 brushless motor, Hobbywing AXE ESC, Reefs 422HD V2 waterproof steering servo, Flysky 6 Channel 2.4GHz radio system. FREE 3D printable parts files for the Gen8 are available on our Thingiverse page. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SCOUT II Officially licensed International Harvester Scout II body. This detailed body has a molded grill and includes adjustable side mirrors, front and rear shackles, fender flares, rock sliders and more! ADJUSTABILITY FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE Easily adjust your wheelbase from 312-336mm (12.2”-13.2”) Adjust the suspension of the GEN8 AXE Edition with the aluminum threaded shocks. Each corner of the Redcat GEN8 AXE Edition has 9 mounting holes to allow you to fine tune the suspension for your particular needs. GROUND CLEARANCE PERFORMANCE The Redcat Racing GEN8 makes it easy to conquer all types of terrain and the stock configuration offers users 80mm of ground clearance, a 61 degree approach angle and 39.5 degree departure angle. Hobbywing AXE System The Redcat GEN8 AXE Edition includes the Hobbywing AXE Brushless System for amazing performance and control. Reefs 420HD V2 High Torque Servo Reefs 420HD V2 is included with the Gen8 AXE Edition. Flysky GT5 6-Channel Radio The Flysky GT5 is the perfect scale crawler radio system. Full Detailed Interior Plastic Injected seating, dashboard, steering wheel and shifters are already installed and interior stickers are included for user installation based on users preference. GEN8 COMMUNITY The GEN8 was developed with feedback from you! Join the conversation and get involved by joining the "Redcat Racing Gen8" Facebook Group!https://www.facebook.com/groups/RedcatRacingGen8 View full news article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 The US price is $499 I believe. Even if we get this for £499, it's not to bad a price all considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I actually quite like it. Though, the real question is, did they sort out the portals. The original Gen8 isn't bad either (especially considering the price) - it's that the portals unlike on the TRX4 are flimsy. They do say "stronger portal gears", but, well. If they're sorted out, this is a great truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioFish Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 That lools a tasty bit of kit....Sent from my LG-H870 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshireman Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 I know it's the way the hobby is at the moment but, to me it's just more of the same ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300bhp/ton Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, John Booth said: I know it's the way the hobby is at the moment but, to me it's just more of the same ! They make other models too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyroo Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 That looks epic, big fan of the open top pick up look. Wonder if $ will translate directly to £ like mond says - got some birthday money burning a hole in my pocket!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babylon Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, 300bhp/ton said: They make other models too..... Yer they do, But 95% of them are not available over here, Which is a shame cos the Camo looks good. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyroo Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 £685 on modelsport site....... What the, thought the pound jumped on the back of the election result!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 £700 is stupid money. Seems to be somewhat of a mistake too, considering that the non-Axe Gen8 is around £380, no way this is worth twice that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlC Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 Such a shame, looked so promising, but that price is ludicrous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 That's pretty much what i've paid for my Trail King with hardbody and Crawlmaster Pro i've just realised. Ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyroo Posted December 19, 2019 Share Posted December 19, 2019 Even if you subtract the old rtr electronics value (say 10 bob and a conker) and add on the axe system at £160 how did they get to that price point?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I was interested in this until I saw the UK price, absolutely ludicrous! How can they justify that? Unless they don't actually want people this side of the pond to buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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