Redcat Wendigo First Drive

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This thing took a beating!!! Love it and thank you Sean Larmond
(Mr Giggles) from Jax RC Recycle and Repair for loaning this to me!
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  • @dezfan
    @dezfan4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like Red Cat has another winner on its hand.👍🏼

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep I think so too.

  • @oldguyrc6983

    @oldguyrc6983

    4 жыл бұрын

    Redcat has a winner there that will be the first winner they have

  • @blindj
    @blindj4 жыл бұрын

    "Sorry sean" I could almost hear Sean laughing. This looks like it may be a decent crawler w/ a different system in it like you said. The suspension almost seems crawler oriented and w/good articulation.

  • @Juacocb7
    @Juacocb74 жыл бұрын

    Wow. I love that truck. Definitely will be in my list. Great video as always man.

  • @Houleigan
    @Houleigan4 жыл бұрын

    You were driving 1 half of a Mr. Giggles! LOL! I am surprised he wasn't doing the driving. The Wendigo is interesting truck, hope to see more of it. Thanks for sharing!

  • @PaulRawlins2
    @PaulRawlins24 жыл бұрын

    Stoked to see you get one of these and customize it. I'd like to get one and make similar electronic swaps, but gear it/ set it up as just a 2.2 crawler.

  • @ianprice2441
    @ianprice24414 жыл бұрын

    Sweet I like the looks of that and it can take some good punishment 😁. I think your spot on for setup when you get yours. Great work.

  • @soflorclife6970
    @soflorclife69704 жыл бұрын

    SLEEPER!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Damn bro that thing is insane and much bigger than I expected!!! Thanks for the share I’m liking this thing a lot more after seeing you drive it!!! Just my style hahaha 🤣👍🏼 I may have to add this to the SoFlo Fleet!

  • @keepingitonehundred
    @keepingitonehundred4 жыл бұрын

    1st Redcat that ever impressed me! If the repair parts can stay stocked I might have to just get one of those. I appreciated that you were punishing it pretty good.

  • @JesseBMotors
    @JesseBMotors4 жыл бұрын

    I think I might want one of these. Great video 👍

  • @JamesVonLindern-dt3wr
    @JamesVonLindern-dt3wr11 ай бұрын

    Upgraded transmission and transfer case all metal now it's time for the axles have a good day thanks for the video with

  • @RedRoxRc
    @RedRoxRc4 жыл бұрын

    Great video! That thing took one hell of a beating. Overall I think it’s really cool. Would love to see how you end up tuning it! Thumbs up brother!

  • @TheTankRC
    @TheTankRC3 жыл бұрын

    The Wendigo really took a beating, and got some good air. Well done and thumbs up.

  • @6ssam996
    @6ssam9964 жыл бұрын

    This thing looks realy good with a crawler system, Hoping to see a crawl video soon

  • @fernsolo
    @fernsolo4 жыл бұрын

    Nice, the truck looks pretty durable 👍

  • @ChazOutlaw
    @ChazOutlaw4 жыл бұрын

    nice test run. I laid a similar beating on mine, maybe a touch harder.. I did manage to blow the rear gears. Redcat has a solid rig here. Easily converted to a 1/8 crawler, a formula offroad style rig, or a solid axle MT. I think it's a great addition to the hobby.

  • @icup7802
    @icup78024 жыл бұрын

    Woaw nice boosted scale truck! Enjoyed watching!

  • @KruseNStuff
    @KruseNStuff4 жыл бұрын

    Looks good man. That’s what my Xmaxx does when doing donuts in certain terrain. 👍👍Over here.🔥💯🔥

  • @moistavocado2350
    @moistavocado23504 жыл бұрын

    I definitely want to see this is a sensored system. This video is definitely tempting me to buy one now! 🤣

  • @donelias1981
    @donelias19814 жыл бұрын

    I just picked one of these up today, Hobby shop got them in right before I walked in, and I was looking at the Traxxas Maxx (i know they aren't in same class) but I like my Gen8 and for under $400 and it looks well built figured I'd give it a shot since it's brushless.

  • @sk-sl5cz

    @sk-sl5cz

    4 жыл бұрын

    U have any problems with it so far?

  • @NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC
    @NCMOUNTAINSbackyardRC4 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to, 💯 yes, nice Driving. NC MOUNTAINS🏞 backyard RC and more 👍

  • @lonncraw9263
    @lonncraw92634 жыл бұрын

    Have to say red cat has been coming a long way. That impressed me. And I'm not too big on redcat

  • @twrecks116
    @twrecks1164 жыл бұрын

    Really Nice from Redcat!! Much Better then i though it would be! Fast too!! 👍😎

  • @oldironsfury
    @oldironsfury4 жыл бұрын

    That thing has some GO for sure 👍👍

  • @SteveSoper1979
    @SteveSoper19794 жыл бұрын

    Dang I didn't know that thing could scoot like that. Looks like a fun drive.

  • @NathanStorer-RC
    @NathanStorer-RC4 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a great vehicle! I have been worried about Redcat ever since my Volcano EPC MT, but this seems pretty great! Obviously it's in a different class than the Volcano EPX, but seems like it will last way longer.

  • @JerseyStyle7
    @JerseyStyle74 жыл бұрын

    So sharp 👍

  • @rcintro1489
    @rcintro14894 жыл бұрын

    Sean just called he said he forgot to tell you not to scratch it! But man you're right that is a beast!

  • @spaceblown
    @spaceblown4 жыл бұрын

    We need more of Sean’s laugh. Maybe you could add a audio file of his laugh to future uploads lol

  • @bucksrcworld8119
    @bucksrcworld81194 жыл бұрын

    this rig seems solid, i want one!!!

  • @savagelife977
    @savagelife9774 жыл бұрын

    I like the axles and the body and it looks tuff

  • @jdubbfam37
    @jdubbfam374 жыл бұрын

    I got mine yesterday. And it's a beast on 4s . Yeah I did . But I went back to 3s today. I wanna make it last a lil bit lol . Yes it's a good RC and yes with a sensored system you could get your crawl on

  • @andrestokes5920
    @andrestokes59204 жыл бұрын

    I like thia. Redcat has come such a long way. I appreciate the fact that they make things affordable. I'm not willing to pay 900 for an Xmass for 700 for an erevo. I have a Landslide XTE and I love it. I'm not an RC snob they a longshot. As long as there are parts on Amazon or Ebay, I'll buy.

  • @Mxoderberg
    @Mxoderberg4 жыл бұрын

    Would love to see the Axe 3300kv system in this one as you mentioned. Maybe the best of high speed bashing/racing and low speed crawling control.

  • @vinnie1267
    @vinnie12673 жыл бұрын

    Pretty bad ass car! I would make it wider so it dont flip as easy.

  • @_carefulcole_4517
    @_carefulcole_45174 жыл бұрын

    "Lets hit it a little harder"...hahha!

  • @Slaters_RC
    @Slaters_RC4 жыл бұрын

    Yup definitely could use a axe 3300. The body seems to make a lot of noise but other then that this thing looks solid.

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    yeah the top is whats noisy

  • @JamesVonLindern-dt3wr
    @JamesVonLindern-dt3wr11 ай бұрын

    Yeah I've had my windigo about three years and it's just finally wearing out

  • @fredklinger4226
    @fredklinger42264 жыл бұрын

    Your driving is like mine. Bash it and enjoy it. That's the way I was running it the other day. Looking at mods for making it a crawler. Figure it does need the axe system for a crawler and a little more weight in the front. LOL

  • @juantabby4787
    @juantabby47874 жыл бұрын

    This truck with a sensored bl system would be an awesome video.

  • @tomlucasrccrawlers9108
    @tomlucasrccrawlers91084 жыл бұрын

    Ya , the Mamba X would make that stock motor more controllable if that's what you want. But I think I'd go with a Puller Pro R 540-L V2 Rock Crawler motor 4100KV

  • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks
    @CarminesRCTipsandTricks4 жыл бұрын

    That thing's INSANE!!! 😳😳😎😁 Might be great for U4RC, or as you said, a decent Crawler with a different power system. It's just another new Rig I can't afford... But it sure looks like FUN!! 😁 Racer, Basher, Tough.... Crawler? Maybe. Carmine ✈🚂🚙

  • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks

    @CarminesRCTipsandTricks

    4 жыл бұрын

    ...... Sean might not want that one back!!! 😜 P.S. I'm subscribed!

  • @duder280z
    @duder280z4 жыл бұрын

    Mamba X with a Holmes Puller Pro V2! Magic!

  • @insanemadmanroom2299
    @insanemadmanroom22994 жыл бұрын

    About time i had it since Monday I'm like where's the video I know it's coming I know he's going to get it lol

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    LoL I got it yesterday and got everything I could.

  • @logansportpilotrp8174
    @logansportpilotrp81744 жыл бұрын

    Nice truck, i would like to get one of those in kit form , so i could put a 1080 esc , and 35-45 turn brushed motor, -make a good trailer -crawler ,of coarse play with shock fluid,-height, and so on,--you know what im getting at, anyway great video as uaual

  • @y2shanon
    @y2shanon4 жыл бұрын

    👍👍dam I want one of these

  • @Manufalket
    @Manufalket4 жыл бұрын

    Super salto 🤩

  • @6ssam996
    @6ssam9964 жыл бұрын

    imagine this with a hobbywing axe💪😍

  • @trailcrawler2038
    @trailcrawler20384 жыл бұрын

    That seems about as fast as my TRX4 Bronco on 3s with the Hobbywing Axe 3300kv in Hi gear. Cool.

  • @hyster16t
    @hyster16t4 жыл бұрын

    I really like this truck. It would be great for my boys to bash. Wonder how long until we get them in Australia.....

  • @gwpattrick
    @gwpattrick4 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't mind having one. But i too would change to a more crawling set up. Just change the esc or more too it i wait for the next video

  • @axletwisterrc4526
    @axletwisterrc45264 жыл бұрын

    Definitely do a Castle Mamba X with A Holmes Puller Pro 3500.

  • @SwampersRC
    @SwampersRC4 жыл бұрын

    IMPRESSIVE! I'd like to see a 2s test.

  • @CarminesRCTipsandTricks

    @CarminesRCTipsandTricks

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd like to see a *4S test!!!*

  • @tomandrews5392
    @tomandrews53924 жыл бұрын

    Castle Mamba X and Holmes Hobbies Crawler 3300 v2....pretty darn fast too definatly a bouncer/basher...I definitely want one...

  • @tomandrews5392

    @tomandrews5392

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can't let you have all the fun ...I live 100 miles away from warehouse heading there now to get mine...

  • @aboarder21
    @aboarder214 жыл бұрын

    Needs a mamba x with auxiliary wire to change from drag brake to no drag brake on the fly maybe a new Holmes hobbies puller pro v2 3500kv to pair with it

  • @douglaselliott8298
    @douglaselliott82984 жыл бұрын

    It looks to be a great little 'crossover' between crawlers and 35+mph bashers. I'm impressed at the beating it took. Just don't ask to drive or borrow any of my trucks. :-D

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    lol I really didn't mean it to be a torture test lol

  • @ShadowOppsRC
    @ShadowOppsRC4 жыл бұрын

    She took a beating and kept on ticken!

  • @RCModSquad
    @RCModSquad4 жыл бұрын

    It’s a bit bouncy but not too bad. 👍🏻

  • @toddbertram6556
    @toddbertram65564 жыл бұрын

    Impressive. Big, but impressive.

  • @boostedKTM
    @boostedKTM4 жыл бұрын

    Soo 2hrs in and my redcat gen 8 rear shock is leaking any upgrade suggestions?

  • @hermanbentley789
    @hermanbentley7894 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a how to to program the wendigo I'm fairly new to hobby and have the wendigo but want to know how to program and see what stock settings are at box stock!! Love the videos man

  • @rcadventuresoffical
    @rcadventuresoffical4 жыл бұрын

    Cool video, I'm looking for an rtr thats a better crawler than this one and a little bit less speed but that still has some. And it cant break the bank. Any advice on what to look at? Been looking at the rockslide but it seems very slow

  • @z70what
    @z70what3 жыл бұрын

    awesome reviews! What type of battery connector for the 3s? Battery size dimensions? I'm ordering the Wendigo RTR now and can't find anything on dimensions or connector type for battery. I'd like to order a battery at the same time. THanks.

  • @williamgreenwood8670
    @williamgreenwood86704 жыл бұрын

    Cool truck. Nice looking axles on there. Seemed to be tough. When will we see some of your new tires ( landmine, rock beasts, ....) on the ramp? Interested to see how they do compared to the prolines you did.

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I like it. I’ve got to get those tire tests scheduled. Hopefully I’ll have some spare time to get things set up for those tests

  • @MrBruce1337
    @MrBruce13374 жыл бұрын

    I'm thinking about picking one of these up after just ordering an everest 10 and seeing how slow it is. I love crawling so I understand it being slow but I like the crawler look and want more speed. This might fit the bill. Have you done a speed test, how fast does this thing go?

  • @cjv29er
    @cjv29er4 жыл бұрын

    Hmm. I know thats alot of power on 3S...but I’m thinking its sweet spot run will be on 2S.

  • @rav1018d
    @rav1018d4 жыл бұрын

    that looks like a pretty durable rig!! what size battery mAh were you using and how much run time do you think you got out of it?

  • @darealkosmo
    @darealkosmo4 жыл бұрын

    Been thinking of building up the kit, but it seems to perform like hot garbage! Or at least just not to my liking. Wayy too bouncy and tippy, seems to be on its roof more often than not. Thanks for the demonstration man! :)

  • @orlandomaldonado6250
    @orlandomaldonado62504 жыл бұрын

    I want to see a video of the wendigo VS camo X4

  • @rcnoypi8758
    @rcnoypi87584 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Looking more videos buddy:) is it possible to make it a full time crawler? Unlike the bomber to wide..Awesome run:)

  • @ohwell2790
    @ohwell27903 жыл бұрын

    Save your love for something with a heart beat.

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a wife. LoL

  • @TheEgb18c
    @TheEgb18c4 жыл бұрын

    I’d like to see this against the camo x4 🤔

  • @gregorymurry1097

    @gregorymurry1097

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gerardo Ortiz it looks more durable. My x4 would’ve broke something for sure

  • @TheEgb18c

    @TheEgb18c

    4 жыл бұрын

    gregory murry hmm good to know

  • @highlandcrawler
    @highlandcrawler4 жыл бұрын

    I'm impressed and confused. Impressive how tough that sucker is and what it will withstand as far as bashing. Confused how it didn't shit the bed withing the first 5 seconds like a gen8 would have. If the gen 8 had that sort of reliability Axial and the others might feel some competition.

  • @redneckcowboy28
    @redneckcowboy284 жыл бұрын

    My thoughts is you buy that one from Sean. Put it in a bouncer cage, you know you need another one. Use the body for another build. Also if you change the power system I take donations. LOL

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hmmm now that you mention that, I have been wanting to build a new bouncer out of a spare Capra cage. LoL wow that would be epic!

  • @redneckcowboy28

    @redneckcowboy28

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exocaged RC if you build it I will watch! Think this could be an epic rig. BTW I believe that you just named this build, so now it must be done.

  • @stanlow443
    @stanlow4434 жыл бұрын

    Nice review, does the motor get hot with 3cell battery?

  • @johnroddy931
    @johnroddy9314 жыл бұрын

    Nice first thing I’d do is put a good sensored Holmes set up lol

  • @Juacocb7
    @Juacocb74 жыл бұрын

    Also i got a question for u Exo, i got a trx4 weights about 8 pounds total, just got a hold of a mamba x for a very good price and im wondering what would be a good motor for it, trailing some crawling, i was thinking on the HH puller pro but dont know what KV to get. Can u help me on that?

  • @77dxr

    @77dxr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Easy answer as I have the same setup HH Puller Pro 3500kv. You will be blown away by both the low end and the grunt of this thing!

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    yep that HH Puller Pro 3500 would run it very well

  • @Juacocb7

    @Juacocb7

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exocaged RC thanks guys i really appreciate the response. I guess i will be waiting on them to be back in stock

  • @jondoe6618
    @jondoe66184 жыл бұрын

    If it were cheaper I would be interested. BUT then again after my redcat volcano epx pro I do not think I will ever buy another redcat rc. Mine has broke everything within 8 batteries.

  • @justinwood61
    @justinwood614 жыл бұрын

    Are the lower links bent? Either way it took a proper beating!😃

  • @lacos1795
    @lacos17954 жыл бұрын

    💪🤙🤙

  • @djr01974
    @djr019744 жыл бұрын

    Lol add the body to the axe platform

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have a feeling that’s going to be done by a lot of people

  • @RC_Rooster
    @RC_Rooster4 жыл бұрын

    Are the wheels beadlock?

  • @jasonsmithsrrcfun9259
    @jasonsmithsrrcfun92594 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking for as 540can brushless system by holmshobby I am willing to trade complete trx4kit with radio and traxx have pics on request just want to get my scx10 3 running right

  • @jetraven8120
    @jetraven81204 жыл бұрын

    Should I get it

  • @Bassin07Si
    @Bassin07Si4 жыл бұрын

    Definitely too much power for crawler style chassis.. I think it would be sweet with an axe system in it and slow it down a lil bit

  • @jonthomas8487
    @jonthomas84874 жыл бұрын

    I wish they sold this as a roller or a kit with wheels, tires and body less electronics.

  • @fishngolfer2792
    @fishngolfer27924 жыл бұрын

    I think It would only be right to buy that one from Sean and let him get a new one.

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    well, not now lol I got a new video to put together from today...Sean was way way worse with it.

  • @samich9er
    @samich9er4 жыл бұрын

    Could you possibly do a size comparison with a wraith??

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Closest I had was the bouncer and all I could do there was show the width. I don’t have a wraith.

  • @samich9er

    @samich9er

    4 жыл бұрын

    I was just curious because Im in the market for a rock racer and was leaning towards the wraith because if part availability but then seen this wicked little number and suddenly....what's a wraith? Haha

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Realbig87 LoL it’s as big as a wraith. Much bigger shocks, way beefier axle housings and it can take a beating.

  • @samich9er

    @samich9er

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ExocagedRC may just have to pick one up and awesome video, you actually "tested" it pretty well

  • @wxdad6256
    @wxdad62564 жыл бұрын

    Are both axles locked or just the rear?

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Both are locked

  • @CaptainAubry
    @CaptainAubry4 жыл бұрын

    With all due respect to the wendigo I would be interested in you looking at the kaiju

  • @mauriceprudhomme5296
    @mauriceprudhomme52964 жыл бұрын

    I dunno I’m not really sure full frame makes the best basher platform. I can see lots of breakage occurring . I really don't think my Gen8 would take crashes at speed too well. Looks tippy and unstable to me. Like your videos always watch

  • @JMHZ2401
    @JMHZ24014 жыл бұрын

    You were being easy on it compared to Sean. Lol

  • @trentgalloway
    @trentgalloway4 жыл бұрын

    Ouch 😂🙃😕

  • @westonpaschal5078
    @westonpaschal50784 жыл бұрын

    Dude over at B and C broke his diff pinion.

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    He must have drove worse than I did

  • @westonpaschal5078

    @westonpaschal5078

    4 жыл бұрын

    He was pretty hard on it. Other you tubers are reporting the same thing. Gen 8 pinion gears are the fix.

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    Weston Paschal gen8 axle gears fit or just the pinion?

  • @westonpaschal5078

    @westonpaschal5078

    4 жыл бұрын

    I believe just the pinion. Gus’s Customs said that’s the way to go.

  • @westonpaschal5078

    @westonpaschal5078

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m wondering how close those axles are to a Capra though.

  • @mikepoteet1443
    @mikepoteet14433 жыл бұрын

    Go to 2s.

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why?

  • @mikepoteet1443
    @mikepoteet14433 жыл бұрын

    Quit thrashing it and climb!

  • @innerfire-graham9016
    @innerfire-graham90164 жыл бұрын

    The body is so loud... lets fit a gen 7 cage on that instead...

  • @keiththompson8533
    @keiththompson85334 жыл бұрын

    Remind me to never loan you a vehicle!

  • @ExocagedRC

    @ExocagedRC

    4 жыл бұрын

    LoL I never abuse anything.

  • @stinkyrainbow653
    @stinkyrainbow6534 жыл бұрын

    I am not impressed. It's not a Crawler, it's not a Rock-Racer, or a Basher (otb). It's nothing in between. I don't wanna waste my time, picking it up like every 10 seconds. Of course I just have to add a crawler motor, but why should I pay some extra for something that already exists? No deal for me.

  • @4-WHEEL-DRIVE
    @4-WHEEL-DRIVE2 жыл бұрын

    too fast on 3s for crawling , 2s will be better

  • @TheLilhulk1111
    @TheLilhulk11113 жыл бұрын

    Or you cannot drive

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