They had a sale today and will have another on the 28th. Right now it’s priced around $360. On sale it was $270. Going to be the first RC I’ve had in a while. Pretty excited!

So excited someone is doing a licensed 800 body, I've had a full-size 80 for over 20 years and always thought they looked so much better than the scout 2s. Definitely preordering this, the only thing I don't like is the cage vs having a top, but that will be feasible to fab later.

I like it! While I don't own any RedCat products I always thought they have been underrated. Very appropriate RedCat chose to make an older version of the International Scout. Just the look of the old "Binders" is cool. Great video of KOH style of driving it through the rocks. You weren't babying it at all and it stood up to the bashing. Should be interesting to see how these will be modified by the scale crawlers out there. Thumbs Up RedCat!

That was one of the best running videos I've ever watched great job driving and filming! Is it worth the money.... absolutely! I think it's a value at that!

2-speed upgrade for my gen 8!? Great overview of the truck. Redcat is killing it on pricing for a trail rig. Paid $288 for the gen 8 v2 a few months ago. 👍👍

Nice revision. At $399 Axial better get their stuff in order.

I think right kind of stickering could help a lot with the looks, so you wouldn't have just a massive flat door/sidepanel

I have couple off redcats and think they are under rated but they have good platform and l really like them few mods and you have a great truck. It's worth the price and the controller has more channels for added features.

You beat Redcat on the announcement Ha ha, waiting for the launch video now

I’m just picturing a nice set of metal beadlocks on this

We have gen9 already. It was a brand that I was interested in. Thank you for the great review.👍😃

Josh'd it pretty hard and she held up. couple of those shots made me wince, i thought it was for sure gonna break. but, it kept on goin.

Great vid! I am probably going to add one of these to my "Gen" stable. I own a Gen7, Gen8 V1, AXE, V2, Wendigo, Kit Wendigo, and 2 Marksman (my wife drives with me on occasion). I love the 2 speed option, and will definitely be adding it to my older rigs. Especially my LCG "competition" build, so I can gear it way down in 1st and still drive at a reasonable trail speed in 2nd (I don't really compete). It will also add some speed to my Gen8 based ratrod (rails, drive train, no transfer case for rear wheel drive only). I know I sound like a total Redcat fanboy (to some degree I am), but it really comes down to they have treated me right with support issues, they address and update minor issues over time, and I only have one major parts tree to keep track of. So, when a transfer case or trans gear goes in any of those vehicles I already have a metal set on hand and ready to drop in. Same with slipper pads, spur gear, ring and pinion gears. My buddy with his Traxxas trucks feels the same way. He has 3 TRX4s and only needs a couple of spare items to keep them going. Redcat says they have 9 more releases coming this year!

The scx10 iii early bronco had pedals in it similar to those.

Amain has them for $260 right now. No brainer at that price. Putting a Holmes Hobby Trail Master and a Hobbywing 1080 in it. Changing the shocks to the bronze Element shocks. I think it's going to do well.

That was some epic running video! got the music and the speed just right. looks like it goes pretty good, and should be pretty durable. great video!

Awesome video and sweet rig! It's something to consider in addition to my Gen8! I can definitely attest to my Gen8 being very top heavy and I can only imagine this rig being even more so, due to the interior, the roll cage and the new mounting system brackets. Can't wait to see how you bring down your C.O.G. in the future!

Wow! That was an epic KOH style thrashing!! Awesome! I like the truck! Well done Redcat. Thanks for the awesome running footage!

Excellent review! Thanks for keeping it real as always. 🤜🤛

Nice looking truck, now I want one. Some of the best scale terrain I think I’ve ever seen in a video. I need that in my area.

G'day m8....me personally id rather purchase another VP builders kit and a body for my $399..... but for newbies this gives more options out there world wide. Of the few big boy company's with sales and service, Redcat is one. Cheers Josh ol son and happy new year from Downunder😁

Lieutenant Dan would probably fit in that seat just fine!

I feel like we're seeing the "rode hard and put away wet" entry for your auctions, lol. As for the truck itself, they nailed the styling and from what I saw on Matt's review, it's pretty well put together, axles aside. I'd pay $400 for this before I paid $300 for the Sendero SE.

I knew that body was gonna come off while running. I'll just wait until vanquish puts out a 2 speed lol.

I just pictured a smile on your face from that run footage

We have come so far since the days of scx10 v1 and e10/gen 7 What you get out of the box anymore would have been a dream 7-8 years ago.

I think this is a good revision from the Gen8. I actually quite dig the body.

Great driving, Josh! When I thought the Gen9 was going to roll again you recovered. Great control.

Ye Josh I kinda thought the same thing when looking at the body, it looks a bit chunky kinda tall the doors etc somethings just off.. I almost think in this scenario they would of been better off with a 12.5 /12.8 wheelbase in order to stretch the body dimension more to size vs the the 12.3 and I prefer 12.3 but something doesn't look right to my eyes... I must say I'm shocked Redcat asked you a Vanquish guy to even give a review, I couldn't imagine Vanquish asking Redcat to review the Phoenix ,I found that in itself a bit odd, having said that Great job Redcat I love seeing the RC industry innovate and grow..........Great stuff as always Josh 💯

For 399$, I would rather buy a Phoenix kit personally. But for people new to the hobby. I suppose its good. I mean it's no base camp which is still what I would suggest for a person new to crawling.

Great running video and review. That thing took a beating !

Good technical review Josh.

It seems that my favorite RC car has been out for a long time. It is so beautiful.🎉❤👍

Bought my first Blue Gen8 for $269 on sale down from $299 at my local hobby shop. I built a second Gen8 with a Redcat kit that was given to me with a $25 orange body from Craigslist. Had less than $100 into that one. Never went for the AXE. Thought it was a little over priced at $499. The second edition of Gen8 in green and purple went from $299 to $339 fairly quickly so all in all with the two speed, the updated axles, the updated transmitter and the very cool late model body I think the extra $60 up from the 2nd edition is, especially with the continued rise in shipping, a reasonable price. The new body is awesome. Might have to pick up another one. Sold all my Redcat stuff to get a VS4-10 Pro. What are the chances of the Vanquish bodiless builders kit being re-released. Would like to put the new Scout body on top of a Vanquish chassis.

RedCat Better have an abundance of these for sale as im sure there all going to be snapped up as i will definitely be going to buy one and I am a fan of there stuff as had no issues what so ever with the Gen 8 v1 the bright Orange due co reminds me of the two ginger Cat's i once had -Ginge & Meesha what a Beautiful pair of animals they where but now looking forwards to the Silver version to put some mountain ranger decals on the doors and replicate Mt Shasta prk rangers patrol vehicles.

Slant four this is nice!

I dont know that I would buy one. I seem to be on a only wanting vanquish trucks now thing hahaha, or custom comp trucks blah blah. But redcat has come a long way. I think they are contending well. The body is off. But looks good to. Great review man. 😎👍👍

Looks awesome. great job Redcat really like the body 👍

Really heavy. Currently saving up for a gen 9. For now I have a gen 7 sport. In 3 months of daily hard use, tires are hardly wearing at all. Unbelievably good rock crawler, very heavy, with a featherweight shell. Built like a tank due to the steel links, and all metal chassis. Very nice crawler.

Would be kinda cool if there was an optional soft top for it. But I really like it. Great video of Folsom lake showing some of the best crawling in the area. Happy New Year's Josh

that looks great. The tires are too big and I think some smaller ones would give it a better scale look. Looks nice. Like what they've done here.

Sick, great run

I have a Gen8 which was a great value for the money - not a fan of the velcro body attachment though. The Gen9 seems better in some regards. However after watching your video, I'm a little disappointed with body attachment mechanism. Hopefully you can tighten the levers a bit to make them less prone to coming loose while driving. Also, the Gen8 is a little top heavy and it appears that the Gen9 is still fairly top heavy. Maybe a Gen9 V2 will solve some of these issue. Great video and review though. Thanks!

That running video is on point!

I’m buying one when it’s available. I have Gen7 gen8 and soon gen9. Where I live at there aren’t many rocks close by. I do enjoy walking trails and running trucks. Guess I’m getting options. Swapping the g2 1080 asap. Good review.

Looks really good! I love my Gen 8.

U didn't rock crawl it. U rock bounced and bashed it. Lmao🤣 i loved it👍

Definitely think it's worth the 399. Especially comparing features w/ axial

If it was $300, $350, it might be tempting. At $400 though, I’d rather have the Traxxas TRX4 with 2 speed transmission and locking differentials for $450-$500. It a trail truck so being able to unlock the diffs is nice for handling in some situations. Also parts are readily available for Traxxas.

Super good video, had me crying while you were bashing that big bodied betty.

Beautiful run video . Gen 9 looks good to me .

Axial Early Bronco has 3 pedals. And three shifter levers, I guess because one is for DIG? Waiting for someone to come out with 4 pedals. Show the parking brake some love.

The Axial Scx10 iii bronco has the foot petals and then some

i am going to get this in blue and make it look as close as i can to the game snowrunners version of the scout 800😂 i just have to

Good video as always. Also a good price for what you get with the gen 9.

Nice smart of redcat giving you for review

Nice review! I commented about just such a new release on the Scale News E239 a couple weeks back, lol. I wasn't expecting the 2-speed tranny though. Looks nice!

Wow man, the clouds made for some really great shots!

Felt like I was watching an episode fall guy with scout instead of a Chevy. Great video 🤙🏼

I like it but you’re right. At certain angles that body does look a little wonky for lack of a better word.

very nice running video

That Silver😍

I agree it was a awesome video as usual. My own stupidity for having notifications on today though! How many of these rigs did they give away before they were available to the general public? I've got at least 18 notifications. Lol don't waste your time guys the Gen 8 is down to $250 at LHS. Thanks again for the incredible review Josh. Your knowledge is legendary!👍

great running video, I feel you could release it on its own.

At least you didn't break yours like Matt did.haha I like my Gen 8. There are some things I like on the Gen 9 better but overall, I'll prob not upgrade.

This will be my first Redcat!!!!🤘🤘🤘

Looks good o ly thing I would have like to seen is a removable top

I tell ya. That @whistlindiesel durability test has me sold. Good looking rig. Thanks for sharing it with us! I wonder what your Canadian knife maker buddy thinks about it. Lol

About time lol I thought they would be coming out with gen 9

Great review, thanks! The only niggle for me is the front wheels not being centered in the wheel opening. That can be easily corrected with longer lower links which should help the lack of caster too.

It is nearly impossible to beat the Gen8 Axe as RTR's go, especially considering the electronics package, but It's nice to see a new truck from Redcat. I won't be getting a free RC, I guessed a KOH style vehicle 😭😆😆😆

Might get me one love my Gen 7

And Matt broke his lol. Looks like u beat the hell out of it.

Looks like you're driving a shoebox!!

That is a Great Improvement Over the Gen 8 v2 which is also Top Heavy... So I have a Scale Wrestling Figure for a Driver, Will it Fit with leg's and feet??? Thank's for the Review I'm kinda digging it but still want a phoenix w/portals kit 🤪😜🤪 hmmm ✌🤠👍 HFLPRCing =Having Fun Laughing Playing and RCing 👍😎👍 AOAH =Association of Addicted Hobbiest 🙏 SSPH =Stay Safe and Play Healthy Josh 💯🏁

looks good 👍

Explained well with the “depending on the angle” I keep saying it looks very good but then I get an angle where I’m like….Hmmm

Ok 100% honest I’m not a subscriber although I am a serious RC crawler enthusiast. I don’t normally watch but bottom line you are a hard critic of pretty much everything. Well it does come off kind of annoying at times I’m here watching this because of this. I’ve seen the other reviews of this RC but somehow your opinion means the most funny how things work out so I’m now a subscriber.

Matt from SBG already broke his LOL

I think the price is good very reasonable for what you get for a licensed body 2 speed ect .

Supposedly Redcat will be making gen9 stuff for the Jhene so you can make a gen 8.9, they're going to bring the two Gear transmission to the gen 8..

Very Cool RC!!! Naice Review!

Josh to Redcat new RTR- OK, lets see whatcha got. Had me laughing with the "hold my beer" style of review. Hey, but the other mirror held on tho.

I have to admit as hard as you were bashing it not so much crawling I'm shocked at the times I thought that Big Fat Body was gonna roll completely over 😀 and it kept on going, have to give credit there if nothing else lol

I like it. 👍

I like it, except the caster amd one piece housing. If I'm driving for points, this is going to be further down the list unless they come out with a cheap 10°or higher option housing. If the gears hold up, I could see aftermarket housings coming out to fix that also

first Redcat crawler I'd consider owning but I need another crawler like I need a hole in my head. Needs a couple small tweeks but if spending money is not required I don't consider that a draw back.

I like the body. Hopefully they will sell just the body as a part.

FYI, the SCXIII Bronco has pedals

Great review & excellent run footage 🤘💯 6 months in, how's she holding up?

I have a Gen8 and I think it’s better than the Trx4! It’s a very sturdy machine

This beast looks like the next monthly mayhem challenge!

I like it I want it now

It’s awesome rig! I have an scx10iii gladiator and i searching a new one and i beleave that guy (with fusion pro) will feet. hahaha!

Harder than it looks to bash a crawler 👍😎

As I remember the Scout 800 was sort of odd looking in real life. That said I may have to buy me one of these. Any top cap available for this body and I wonder if they will release an .stl file for the side mirrors. Looks like the suspension has good articulation out of the box.

It's those little things like the mirrors not being able to fold that's such a simple implementation that when manufacturers don't include it annoys the shit outta me.still gonna scoop one and run it without those mirrors tho

I wish I could see the Redcat Reps face when they watch this video.

Hehe.. cool video man💪😎😉

The body mounting is a step in the right direction for sure. I'm sure the end user can refine that. Now, wonder if that 2 speed will drop in a Gen8 🤔