1/5 Brushless 4wd Conversion - Page 3 - RC-Monster Forums

Chadworkz · 06.19.2010, 03:00 AM

Wow, I am extremely impressed with that electric version! He was beating the ever living shit out of that thing and it just took it...not a single broken part or break-down, that's awesome! I would/will definitely buy one of these...very impressive!

killajb · 06.19.2010, 08:36 AM

(Obeast). I doubt that the OEM would sell just one to someone overseas myself. But I another distributor decided to pony up the cost for a load of them as Redcat would normally do, then we'd have something. I'm sure Rovan and King Motors are VERY similar, to what extent I can't say. But I assume two different distributors decided on buying what is very likely to be the same product and sell under different brand names.

Obeast44 · 06.19.2010, 09:52 AM

Ya I agree completely, the question is, who?
Im fairly certain we will see both versions here in the states. Ive been a fan of Redcat ever since I purchased my first Rampage. Yes I know they need some work out of the box, but they can be made into some very nice machines. Darin@ Redcat and Rob@Rampagehopups have always been very good to me, and I would prefer to support them if possible.
I decided to try out 1/10 on road. Instead of buying a Redcat I jumped the gun and bought an Ofna JL-10e w/a MMP 5700kv combo. Then after buying pinions, a steering servo, an extra RX, a 3s 5k mah lipo and a body im into it for just over $450. My friend, after hearing me preach Redcat buys the Lightning EPX Pro for $159 shipped RTR. He chucks the nimh battery and buys a 3s lipo, so hes sittin at $200 rtr. After a few runs I begin to notice something. His runs cooler, is just as fast both in speed and acceleration, and hasnt gotten leaky shocks or diffs like my Ofna. I guess I shoulda taken my own advice.

I dont know about the KM/Rovans being the same OEM. I havent really looked into it.But I do know there are several companies that buy from HSP under their own brand. Redcat just happens to be the one in the United States.

Obeast44 · 06.19.2010, 11:50 AM

Sorry for double posting. But I felt this is worth it. I emailed Darin and Ali @ Redcat, they've given me permission to post a few pics. I hope you guys like it as much as I do.

Heres a few pics of the brushless buggy:

Ryu James · 06.19.2010, 01:30 PM

dude, that thing is lookin pretty gnarly. that motor looks pretty beefy too. i wonder what motor that is? if they are going to build it like a 1/8 buggy though i wish they would put mech brakes on the center diff mount like a 1/8 and leave them on for the brushless version too. having esc braking on a 1/5 is hard to come by. even is the esc is capable i still would prefer the mech brakes. but the kit is looking pretty sick aside from that. will definitely be buying one when they come out.

Team Pie 420 · 09.24.2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Obeast44

Sorry for double posting. But I felt this is worth it. I emailed Darin and Ali @ Redcat, they've given me permission to post a few pics. I hope you guys like it as much as I do.

Heres a few pics of the brushless buggy:

Will that be state side in time for Christmas? if so whats your stock?I know a company that will fare very well this year hehehe.

Semi Pro · 09.30.2010, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Team Pie 420

Will that be state side in time for Christmas? if so whats your stock?I know a company that will fare very well this year hehehe.

thats what i want for christmas

Kcaz25 · 01:49 PM

It doesn't look like it has a center diff! LOL I like it though. A 1/5th scale truggy would be stupid great!

This is a huge quarter for big scale RC. Its here.

Obeast44 · 06.19.2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Kcaz25

It doesn't look like it has a center diff! LOL I like it though. A 1/5th scale truggy would be stupid great!

This is a huge quarter for big scale RC. Its here.

Nope, no center diff. Neither does the Rampage, which this is based off of. Im still stunned how well it runs on just 6s. Thats fast enough for me and I wont need to buy anymore lipos :)

Bondonutz · 09.24.2010, 08:16 PM

Subscribed, I'll be watching for this.

Bondonutz · 12.12.2010, 08:43 PM

Watched all three video's, I'm loveing that thing.

Certainly looks beefy, it's crying for the XL-HV and 8-10s !!!!!!!!

I want a roller !?!?!

Overdriven · 12.12.2010, 09:38 PM

If the weight is true, that would be really awesome and I'd be really interested! Hell if it comes in under 20lbs RTR with 8s in it, I'd be interested.

Redcat is weird with their wheel hexes. Their other vehicles are 22mm I believe. The buggy in the vids is using the FG style square drive, if they were smart it would be the same size as the FG too. I saw turnbuckles for the basic adjustments, didn't look close for the more race oriented adjustments though.

thzero · 12.13.2010, 01:01 PM

Well must say they, and FG, have definetly beaten HPI to the punch.

DrKnow65 · 12.13.2010, 02:52 AM

ROFL :-) that 1/5th wheel is the size of that guys head, granted that guys head is the size of an orange hahahahaha shoulda worn a hat or something hahahaha

killajb · 12.13.2010, 12:54 PM

Man, I'm thinking 1717 on 8s for this thing! I can't wait to grab one. Obeast, was there any mention of when the truck version would be released? Any idea of pricing as well?