RC’s that are Fast, Fun & Affordable. This is exactly what you get when you purchase the Redcat Brand. They offer all scales, with several models to choose from. There are different types for all skill levels and driving preferences. You can also pick up the only RC model offered that is a Hopping Lowrider. Redcat Gen8 V2 Rock Crawler Scout II is another example of RC quality that was designed with the RC enthusiast in mind. Let’s take a closer look.  Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – Harvester Scout II

Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – 1:10 International Harvester Scout II

Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – Harvester Scout II

Simple Overview and Changes Made To The Gen8 V2

Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – Harvester Scout II 

The Gen8 V2 International Scout II is the latest addition to the popular Gen8 platform. Some changes made to the Gen8 V2 include heavy-duty axles & portal gears, newly designed heavy-duty axle housings, a flat skid plate, 25kg metal gear servo and updated body colors with clear windows. These updates give the Gen8 more durability. A quick search will reveal it’s incredible acceptance into the scale RC crawler community. With it’s amazing performance, straight out of the box, the Gen8 V2 appeals to both the RTR enthusiasts, and to the custom build community.   

The Gen8 V2 International® Scout II is a highly competitive professional 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, Pan hard bar, LED-ready bumpers, winch-ready front bumper, and frame mounted floor pans.

Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – Harvester Scout II

The Gen8 V2 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 bead lock wheels pull the Gen8 V2 through the toughest terrains. Each wheel uses inner and outer bead lock rings for maximum strength and tire holding capability.

Portal axles provide more ground clearance without needing bigger tires. On the GEN8 V2, much of the gear reduction happens inside the portal axles, which means fewer 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.

Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – Harvester Scout II

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 V2 includes a 32P spur gear and Mod 1 gears in the transmission, transfer case, and portal axles. 

The Gen8’s over-built 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. Adjust your gearing to fit most motor and driving styles with easy fitment of 9T to 23T pinion gear allowing gear ratios of 28.12 to 71.85. The Redcat Racing GEN8 features a front mounted motor, a divorced transfer case, and 32 rubber sealed bearings through the vehicle.

The Redcat Racing GEN8 V2 makes it easy to conquer all types of terrain. The stock configuration offers users 73.4mm of ground clearance, a 61 degree approach angle, and a 39.5 degree departure angle.

Fully adjustable wheelbase, adjustable ride height, adjustable toe angle, multiple shock positions, adjustable approach and departure angle, tunable suspension, and lockable adjustable slipper clutch, ensure the driver gets the very best performance out of the Gen8 V2, no matter the course conditions.

The Gen8 V2 International Scout II is highly upgrade able with many upgraded parts available, including numerous 3D printable parts that have been made available for download by their engineers.

The Redcat Racing International Scout II is a great choice for anyone looking for high performance professional rock crawler with limitless potential.

What comes with the Gen8 V2

Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – Harvester Scout II 

Portal axles, Divorced transfer case, High strength 1.5mm C-Channel chassis rails, 4-Link suspension, Aluminum threaded shocks, Functional 1.9 bead lock wheels, CNC machined spools, Metal wheel hexes, Rubber sealed ball bearings throughout, 47º precision steering, Pan hard 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.  Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – Harvester Scout II

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

17T 550 brushed motor, Waterproof crawler ESC, Hexfly waterproof steering servo, 2.4GHz radio system.

TECH SPECS

Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – Harvester Scout II 

Vehicle Scale 1/10, Transmission
Forward & Reverse, Length
571mm, Width
249mm, Height
258mm, Servo Type
25KG High Torque Digital with Metal Gears, Wheelbase
324mm Stock (312-336mm Adjustable), Ground Clearance
73mm, Chassis Type
1.5mm Thick C-Channel Frame Rails, Wheel Width
45mm, Wheel Diameter
115mm, Speed Control Type
40a Brushed Waterproof ESC, Radio System Standard 2.4GHz Radio System.

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Needed to Run

Redcat Gen8 V2 RC Rock Crawler – Harvester Scout II 

Not Included

4-AA Batteries for Transmitter. These can be easily picked up in most places.

2S-3S LIPO or 5-9 Cell NIMH Battery – Battery Charger.

Conclusion

The Redcat Gen8 V2 is a powerful up-gradeable RC rock crawler that will keep you loving the sport even more. This vehicle will give you an edge when competing at your local track. Its always interesting to watch other RC enthusiast maneuver their vehicle through the track during these competitions. Sometimes it’s a lack of skill set that gets you into trouble. Like everything-else we do everything gradually improves with practice. Enjoy the time spent outdoors driving through all kinds of terrain with this very cool rock crawler. Don’t forget the camera to keep those memories alive for many years to come. 

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Thank you & be safe.

Mike

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RC Buggys Style RC Vehicles. Why choose a buggy style RC vehicle. They are built low to the ground with tires designed to eat up dirt and sand tracks. With the speed of this brushless electric system you will get the full experience of throwing some serious rooster tails. Just be sure you’re not standing to close by. Me personally I love the buggy style for climbing up steep hills that are made of sand or dirt. Watching my RC climbs up and over throwing dirt and sand everywhere is too much fun. Once you make it up the hill then you get to speed back down it getting some air as you excel over the bumps on the way down. This is what makes driving a buggy style so much fun. I’m tearing up just thinking about it. Let’s take a closer look at one Redcat has to offer. Blackout XBE PRO 1/10 Scale Brushless Electric Buggy 

Redcat Blackout XBE PRO 1/10 Scale Brushless Electric RC Offroad Buggy

Blackout XBE PRO 1/10 Scale Brushless Electric Buggy

You flip the switch on and drop the fully charged Blackout XBE Pro to the ground. Clutching the standard 2.4GHz pistol grip in you’re left hand, you squeeze the foam steering wheel with the finger tips of you’re other hand. Your eyes are now focused on the path ahead. Squeezing the trigger, you hold your breath as dirt begins to fly through the air. All of life’s worries fade away as you focus on the path directly before you. The fun is just beginning. Your peripheral vision blurs as the only thing that seems to matter, in that moment, is the precision of you’re steering and the finesse of the trigger. You accurately steer the Blackout XBE Pro 4WD buggy exactly where you want it to go. Its excellent performance and innovative chassis design make the Blackout XBE Pro a unique vehicle. Its chassis utilizes many swappable components such as; suspension arms, steering hubs, hub carriers, turn-buckles, gear boxes, differentials, and body posts. Each of the four suspension arms on the Blackout XBE Pro can be used at any corner of the chassis. That’s right, one lower suspension arm will work on the front-left, front-right, rear-left, or rear-right of the vehicle. The same is true for the upper suspension arms and steering hubs. The hub carriers are interchangeable front to rear, as are the bumpers, diffs, gear boxes, body mounts, and turn-buckles. These design features will give you more precise and extended driving time due to its unique ability to make adjustments to the type of terrain you are on that given day. 

Equipped with a powerful 3800KV RC540 brushless electric motor, waterproof 45A brushless ESC (waterproof but do not submerge), 7.4v 3200mAh LiPO battery pack, LiPO charger, and 2.4GHz radio system, the Blackout XBE Pro is pre-assembled and ready to run. When the batteries are fully charged you are ready to go. This incredible vehicle provides loads of excitement, at an affordable price, while continuing to save you time and money in spare parts. Redcat believes in designing RC vehicles for us the consumer around their motto of Fun, Fast & Affordable. The Blackout XBE PRO 1/10 Scale Brushless Electric Buggy is no different.

Oil filled coil over shocks and four wheel independent suspension allow the Blackout XBE Pro to keep its composure over rough terrain, as you’re blasting around the yard, over dirt & sandy hills, or on a local race track.

As the battery nears the end of its charge, you pull the Blackout XBE Pro to your feet. Then you replace it with a second backup fully charged battery and continue with your driving experience. The sun is not yet setting so you have come prepared to keep the fun going. Then alas your batteries are all draining and need to be recharged so you grab your RC and begin the treck back to your car and head home to prepare for another wonderful day of tearing up the terrain once again soon. You have the anticipation of watching your XBE Blackout roll through the dirt & sand throwing up rooster tails once again.

Get you’re Redcat Racing Blackout XBE Pro today so you can experience the thrill of a Buggy style RC vehicle. 

What Comes With Your Blackout XBE

PRO 1/10 Scale Brushless Electric Buggy

4WD Electric Buggy, Revolutionary “bashable” chassis design with swappable interchangeable components, Inner roll cage, Hinged body, Protective chassis cover, Ball bearings throughout.

Tunable suspension, Adjustable ride height, Tunable shocks, Tunable gear differentials, Adjustable camber, Adjustable toe angle.

Designed with the basher in mind; Fewer parts = more savings. Many of the components are interchangeable front to rear and/or side to side.

3800KV RC540 Brushless Motor, Waterproof 45A brushless ESC, Waterproof high torque steering servo, 2.4GHz radio system.

Assembled & Ready to Run – Includes 7.4v 3200mAh LiPO Battery & LiPO Charger – Requires AA Batteries for Transmitter. See below under needed to run.

1/10 SCALE BRUSHLESS ELECTRIC BUGGY – INCLUDES: 2.4GHZ RADIO, BATTERY, CHARGER, READY TO RUN 

Technical Specs For the XBE Pro

Blackout XBE PRO 1/10 Scale Brushless Electric Buggy

Vehicle Scale 1/10, Transmission Forward & Reverse, Servo Type Qty 1 Hi-Torque Servo for Steering, Wheelbase 290mm, Ground Clearance 40mm, Chassis Type Plastic, Speed Control Type 40a Brushed Waterproof ESC, Radio System 2.4GHz Radio System, Battery 7.2v 3000mAh NiMh Battery & Charger Included. 

Needed To Run

Blackout XBE PRO 1/10 Scale Brushless Electric Buggy

Needed to Run

8 AA Batteries for Remote Control. Yep this is all that’s missing. You can pick these up anywhere.

Conclusion

Driving a buggy style RC vehicle is one of my favorites. I love driving up steep dirt or sandy hills and watching the dirt fly as I make it up to the top. Then you get to experience the thrill of coming back down. Most of the time you can get some air on the way down as you launch your buggy style RC vehicle off the hump before landing at the bottom. Hitting the curved part of the hill can give you the ability of making a sideways flip as you come out of the turn. Yes its been done and I must say it is very exciting to see happen, especially when you’re the one operating the controls. 

I always like to remind fellow RC enthusiast to remember to bring a camera along to keep those memories alive for as long as possible.

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Thank you & be safe

Mike

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A large scale basher RC truck built with durability. Those times when you simply just want to drive full throttle and let off some steam. This is a good place to start. Its fast, durable and affordable. Just pack it in the vehicle, drop it on the ground and start driving. No matter the terrain, dirt road, sand dunes, wooded forest with creeks and natural debris lying around, just punch the throttle and let it rip. That’s the quality you get with Redcat. Landslide XTE RC Monster Truck – 1:8 Scale Brushless Electric Truck 

Redcat Landslide XTE RC Monster Truck – 1:8 Brushless Electric Truck

Landslide XTE RC Monster Truck – 1:8 Scale Brushless Electric Truck

1/8 Scale Brushless Monster Truck – Includes: 2.4Ghz Radio, Ready to Run, Battery and Charger Not Included

Overview

Landslide XTE RC Monster Truck – 1:8 Scale Brushless Electric Truck

With the Landslide XTE monster truck in the dirt directly in front of you, you nail the throttle and watch the Landslide blast off into the dust filled distance. It will be clear, admiring two mounds of dirt where you’re shoes were last seen, how the Landslide got its name. This RC will produce some landslides, so be careful where you stand. 

The Landslide XTE 1/8 scale monster truck is fully assembled and ready to run, after installing two of you’re own LiPO batteries. Which will need to be purchased separately. Batteries and charger are sold separately. See below.

An EZRUN-120A brushless ESC regulates power to the powerful 1920kv RC-550 brushless motor, providing plenty of low end torque, for quick off the line acceleration causing rooster tails from all four wheels, causing all those landslides. Pulling the front wheels off the ground is a breeze and the Landslide XTE can reach adrenaline pumping top speeds. Who likes to go fast, aka full throttle. I know I do.

The Landslide XTE 4WD monster truck is the bashers dream with sealed differentials, adjustable suspension, aluminum capped oil filled adjustable shocks & powerful brushless motor. Durability with affordability. Thanks Redcat.

The aggressive monster truck tires scream “natural disaster”. These tires are made to tear up the terrain while offering great wear characteristics. There’s no need to go around the steep hill when you can drive over it with the Landslide XTE 4WD electric brushless monster truck. 

As you continue driving this large scale basher 4WD monster truck it will become one of you’re favorite vehicles to drive. That is until the batteries give out or something does break due to you’re full throttle driving preference. When the time does end you can then move onto one of you’re other favorite RC vehicles. Such as possibly one of the large scale gas powered RC vehicles you brought along. I and my son both like to bring along more than one RC vehicle, and plenty of batteries so we can continue our fun for as long as we like.

Get you’re Landslide XTE 4WD monster truck so you can experience the thrill of making you’re own landslides.

What Is Included With the Landslide XTE Monster Truck

Landslide XTE RC Monster Truck – 1:8 Scale Brushless Electric Truck

4WD Monster truck with large monster truck tires, fast and powerful, Easily pulls wheelies, Excellent handling characteristics, Durable aluminum chassis, Oil filled shocks, Front and rear gear differentials, Ball bearings throughout. 

Tunable suspension, Adjustable ride height, Adjustable toe angle, Adjustable camber angle, Tunable shocks, Selectable shock positions, Tunable gear differentials.

Realistic monster truck body, Aggressive monster truck tires, Independent suspension, Low center of gravity chassis for high speed performance.

1920KV RC550 Brushless Motor, EZ-RUN 120a Brushless Waterproof ESC (do not submerge), Powerful steering servo, 2.4GHz radio.

Assembled & Ready to Run – Requires (2x) 2s LiPO battery packs with Deans plugs & LiPO charger – Requires AA Batteries for transmitter. See below, needed to run.

Technical Specs For The Landslide XTE Monster Truck

Landslide XTE RC Monster Truck – 1:8 Scale Brushless Electric Truck

Vehicle Scale 1/8, Transmission Forward and Reverse, Length 510mm, Width 380mm, Height 250mm, Servo Type Qty 1 Hi-Torque Servo for Steering, Wheelbase 325mm, Ground Clearance 58mm, Chassis Type 3.0mm 6061 Aluminum, Speed Control Type, 120a Brushless Waterproof ESC, Radio System 2.4GHz Radio System. 

Needed To Run

Landslide XTE RC Monster Truck – 1:8 Scale Brushless Electric Truck

RTR (ready to run) Well almost. If you’re like me RTR means un box it, add some AA batteries, pull the trigger and Let’s go. Not always the case. You will learn as you build you’re RC library with fantastic machines that it is good to have spare parts and spare batteries you have purchased along the course of feeding you’re hobby. Sometimes the manufacture Let’s you decide which battery you prefer for that specific model. This vehicle is no different. I’ve listed some of you’re options.

The Landslide XTE 1/8 scale monster truck is fully assembled and ready to run, after installing two of you’re own LiPO batteries. Which will need to be purchased separately. Batteries and charger are sold separately.

Assembled & Ready to Run – Requires these items that are not included.

Not Included –

Requires (2x) 2s LiPO battery packs with Deans plugs & LiPO charger. 

Requires 4 AA Batteries for transmitter.

Requires Qty 2 LIPO 2s Batteries with Deans Plugs & Charger 

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Conclusion

Driving this large 1/8 scale 4WD monster truck will bring you many hours of outdoor driving memories. So don’t forget you’re camera to take photos and videos to keep those memories alive for several years to come. Whether you are driving on a man made track or you’re back yard where mother nature has made some serious obstacles let the landslide muscle through them while bringing a smile to you’re face you will never forget. 

Well now that you have all the required items to make this beast run what are you waiting for. Let’s get outside and rip up some terrain. You can drive this monster truck in any kind of weather so the rain will not stop you. Look out mother nature the beast has arrived.

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Thank you & be safe.

Mike

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The RC shredder will increase your outdoor driving experience by at least 10. This monster truck lives up to its name. It is a very fun, fast and affordable RC vehicle built for all RC enthusiast in mind. As you do more research on this vehicle it will be hard to resist adding it to your collection.

RC Shredder Brushless Monster Truck – Shred Everything In Your Path

Redcat Shredder 1/6 Scale Brushless Electric Monster Truck 

RC Shredder Brushless Monster Truck – Shred Everything In Your Path

With a large scale RC electric vehicle you will begin to notice the difference in places you can now drive this monster size truck. Its bigger, faster and gives you a lot more fun driving through local made tracks and natural outdoor terrain. Your time spent outdoors will greatly increase. You will also get to spend more quality time with family and friends.

This RC will give you more reasons to go camping just so you can be outside tearing up the terrain. If you’re fishing and the fish are not biting you now have something to do with that spare time.

This Redcat Shredder large scale electric monster truck will give you hours of outdoor RC driving fun. The rain will no longer stop you.

Lets take a look at some questions you may have.

How fast is the redcat shredder go?

It is not a toy, at all. In recent speed test it is running 36.8 mph. Drive with caution if you hit something, it will break, especially if it’s a curb or a tree. The Redcat Shredder is a lot of fun but will require maintenance and repairs if you do not avoid hitting the larger objects, which can be difficult at this speed. Overall the price is great for the size of the car.

How big is the redcat shredder?

At 670mm (26.38″) long, the Shredder XTE is a big truck. The newest generation of Shredder vehicles includes large high-grip off-road tires, which makes it nice for climbing things, big bore oil filled shocks, needed due to the air miles you will be getting, and an incredibly powerful brushless power system. Who doesn’t like going fast, nice speed for a big truck.

How much does the redcat shredder weigh?

14.79 pounds. More than a new born baby. Maybe you could use this RC vehicle to pull the stroller, LOL just kidding. 

Overview Of the Redcat Shredder.

RC Shredder Brushless Monster Truck – Shred Everything In Your Path

The Shredder XTE large scale brushless electric truck lives up to its name, shredding anything in its path. The (almost) ready to run, (see below) Shredder XTE includes a 1300Kv brushless motor, 80Amp brushless ESC, powerful steering servo, and 2.4GHz radio system. Two 2S LiPO battery packs are required (batteries sold separately). Another reason why its almost ready to run.

At 670mm (26.38″) long, the Shredder XTE is a big truck! The newest generation of Shredder vehicles includes large high-grip off-road tires, big bore oil filled shocks, and an incredibly powerful brushless power system.

To ensure the Shredder XTE can handle all that power, many of its plastic components have been updated with high impact molded plastic components for lasting durability and performance. Three gear differentials are used, not only to protect the drive train, but to add performance characteristics likened to an 1/8 scale buggy. The Shredder XTE is ready to perform on the track or in a vacant lot, so whether you race or bash, the Shredder XTE is a great choice. Its large size allows the Shredder XTE to drive where many 1/10 scale vehicles only dream of going. 

Even though the Shredder XTE is definitely an impressive performing large scale brushless truck, its main goal has always been to offer large scale vehicles, at a much lower cost than the market typically allows. While most large scale brushless vehicles on the RC market today are too expensive for the average hobbyist, the Shredder XTE is here to open the door into large scale RC ownership, to those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it.

Experience large scale fun at an affordable price. Giving you the opportunity to experience large scale RC fun for all ages.

What You Basicly Get When You Purchase a Redcat Shredder

RC Shredder Brushless Monster Truck – Shred Everything In Your Path

Large scale, 3.0mm 6061 Aluminum chassis, Big bore aluminum capped oil filled shocks, Front and rear gear differentials, Center gear differential, Ball bearings throughout.

Adjustable ride height, Tunable suspension, Adjustable toe angle, Adjustable camber.

This is a large truck, Large aggressive tires, Scale body, Rear wing, 17mm hex hubs, Chassis side guards, Shaft driven durability.

1300Kv Brushless motor, 80Amp Brushless ESC, High torque steering servo, 2.4GHz radio system. 

Assembled & Almost Ready to Run – Requires (2x) 2S LiPO Batteries, LiPO Charger, & (4x) AA Batteries for Transmitter. See below for what’s needed to get this bad boy running.

Technical Specs For All Who Needs To Know

RC Shredder Brushless Monster Truck – Shred Everything In Your Path

Vehicle Scale Large Scale, Transmission Forward and Reverse, Length 670mm, Width 430mm, Height 230mm, Servo Type Qty 1 Hi-Torque Servo for Steering, Wheelbase 480mm, Ground Clearance 76mm, Chassis Type 3.0mm 6061 Aluminum, Speed Control Type 80a Brushless Waterproof ESC, Although this may be classified as waterproof do not completely submerge your vehicle under water, Radio System 2.4GHz Radio System. 

Not Included Needed To Run

RC Shredder Brushless Monster Truck – Shred Everything In Your Path

Assembled & Almost Ready to Run

Requires (2x) 2S LiPO Batteries. HEXFLY 7.4v 20c 3200mAh LIPO Battery 

LiPO Charger. HEXFLY HX-403 LIPO Smart Charger 

4 AA Batteries for Transmitter. Simply found everywhere AA batteries.

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Conclusion

When you are outside looking for some fun activity after raking up all those leaves why not enjoy some leisure time after all that hard work. Break out your brand new Shredder and drive around your clean yard mulching up some of those left over leaves. Imagine how much fun you and your kids are going to have. Besides this could be the bartering material you need to motivate your spouse into buying you this wonderful RC vehicle to help get the yard cleaned up. Why not reward yourself.

This will be one of the best reasons to look forward to getting some yard work accomplished. Who’s with me.

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Thank you & be safe

Mike

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Gas Powered. If you’re in the market for a large scale RC that is gas powered you have found it. The chimera will give you several hours of RC driving through all kinds of terrain. No doubt this RC was built for all RC enthusiast alike. This model is designed after one of my favorites. its a buggy style made for sand, dirt and mud. Let’s take a closer look. Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

Redcat Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Gas Powered Sand Rail 

Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

They call this model an RTR, ready to run but it will need a gas & oil mixture in order to make it run. Naturally these items will not be shipped in the box. However, everything else you need is in the box.

Once you have all the necessary items you will be pleasantly surprised at how much fun you are about to experience. Driving a larger scale gas powered RC sounds quite different from a brushless servo electric one.

The chimera is designed after one of my favorite models, a sand/dune buggy style. It rips through the sand and climbs hills with ease. The tracks you run on or build will need more space and bigger hills. This large scale turns are pretty tight as well. One thing I have come to appreciate about the Redcat brand is they build RC vehicles that are fun, fast and affordable. A brand that is in it for the long haul with us the RC enthusiast in mind. 

Overview For the Rampage Chimera

Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

When you arrive at your local RC park you will most likely find several fellow RC enthusiasts running their 1/10 scale vehicles. Dropping your large scale Rampage Chimera sand rail to the ground, you fill up its 500cc gas tank with premixed unleaded gasoline/oil. You prepare the Chimera for its starting sequence by pushing the primer bulb a few times and rotating the choke lever. A tug of the starter cord brings the monstrous 30cc HY 2-stroke gasoline engine to life. An angry growl bellows through the surrounding trees as the Chimera exhales through its chrome plated performance tuned exhaust pipe. The other RC vehicles come to a halt, as their drivers peer in your direction. You burp the throttle as if the beast is taunting its prey. Anticipation builds as you get ready to unleash the gas powered Chimera.

Your fellow RC drivers bring their RC vehicles to the field’s edge, with their drivers paying full attention to what is about to unfold in front of their eyes. With a brisk stab of the throttle, the Chimera claws at the dirt beneath, causing a rooster tail. The Chimera launches itself forward with a loud thunderous roar. You have officially gained the full attention of everyone within hearing distance. The large 1/5 scale Rampage Chimera sand rail is now hurling dirt in every direction, like a crazed beast frantically searching for underground prey. The Chimera is a sight to see.

Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

The Chimera is both fast and powerful. Aluminum bodied oil filled shocks, coupled with 4-wheel independent suspension, add a degree of prowess to its otherwise aggressively powerful display of dominance. The 30cc HY gas engine sends huge amounts of power to its reliable, shaft driven, 4-wheel drive train. Everything on the Chimera is big, including its tune able sealed gear differentials, beefy steel drive cups, and large diameter drive shafts. 

The Rampage Chimera doesn’t rely solely on its impressive size and scary power to turn heads. With a full roll cage and scale detailed sand rail body, now covered in dirt, the Chimera is a great looking vehicle while on the shelf, or attacking the nearby terrain.

A 2.4GHz radio system commands precision from the powerful large scale steering servo and metal gear throttle/brake servo, which allows the driver to remain in control while drool collects at the feet of onlookers. I personally do not normally use my brakes but with this beast it will be necessary.

Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

As you near the end of your run, you engage the dual disc brake system and drive the Rampage Chimera back to its starting position. Still, in awe, spectators slowly pick up their jaws and begin to process what they’ve just witnessed.

Still trembling with excitement, you realize that you may have just experienced the single most exciting thing of you’re RC driving life. Looking out among the other RC enthusiasts, who are now dreaming of owning a Chimera for themselves, you shout, “You’ve just witnessed the Rampage Chimera!” What a fun and exciting way to start the day.

When you purchase one of these large 1/5 scale gas powered Chimera sand rail you will want to experience the power of driving it for yourself over and over again.

Here Is a List Of What Comes With the 1/5 Scale Gas Powered Chimera. 

Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

Powerful 2-stroke gas engine, Pull start, Large capacity fuel tank, Tuned Exhaust pipe, 4mm 6061 T6 Aluminum chassis, Aluminum body oil filled shocks, Front and rear gear differentials, Ball bearings throughout.

Easily tuned engine w/ choke, Tunable centrifugal clutch, Adjustable brake linkage, Adjustable ride height, Tunable suspension, Multiple shock locations, Adjustable toe angle, Adjustable camber.

High traction buggy tires, Shaft driven durability, Enclosed battery box, Chrome tuned pipe, Full roll cage, Removable body panels, Realistic LED ready light bar.

Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

Powerful 30cc HY 2-Stroke Gas Engine, High torque throttle/brake servo, High torque 1/5 scale steering servo, 2.4GHz radio system.

 

TECH SPECS For the Rampage Chimera

Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

Vehicle Scale Large Scale, Transmission Single Speed, Servo Type Qty 2 Hi-Torque Servos for Steering & Throttle, Wheelbase 500mm, Fuel Tank Capacity 500cc, Chassis Type 4mm Aluminum 6061T6, Brake Type Dual Disc, Radio System 2.4GHz Radio System, Battery & Charger Included. 

 

Assembled & Almost Ready to Run

Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

Just exactly what is missing. Key phrase, “Almost Ready”.

As you increase your RC inventory and you start to add gas powered items you will also start to add the missing items that are required to get them to run. These items are listed below.

Assembled & Almost Ready to Run – Requires Unleaded Gasoline (must be mixed with 2-stroke oil), 2-Stroke Oil, Filter Oil, AA Batteries for Transmitter

Unleaded Fuel, 2 Stroke Oil & 8 AA Batteries for Remote Control.

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Driving the 1/5 Large Scale Rampage Chimera 

Rampage Chimera RC Sand Rail – 1:5 Scale Gas Powered

Driving this large scale Rampage Chimera Sand Rail will be one of your long time cherished memories. Hearing other RC enthusiast talk about their own experience will not be the same as when you actually drive one for yourself. It will become one of your most memorable experiences in your RC driving life. This sport has grown quite extensively since being able to purchase what was available from your local Radio shack back in the day. LOL

I always like to mention remember to bring your cameras so you can keep those memories alive for years to come. Don’t forget the batteries. Does everything need batteries these days.

I hope you found this article informative. If so, leave comments below.

Thank you and be safe

Mike

www.rccarandtruck.com