The RC Newb Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

• Upgrading and customizing the Redcat COE Custom Hauler & SixtyFour Lowrider
• Diving into RC Drifting with Redcat's RDS Competition Spec RTR
• Installing Injora's Purple Viper and MBL32 into a Traxxas TRX-4M and Redcat Ascent-18
• Check out my review of the Redcat Ascent-18 on smallscalerc.com
• Check out my review of the FMS FCX24 Camel Trophy Land Rovers on smallscalerc.com
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Back at it with another episode of The RC Newb Podcast. For today's topic, I recap several of Redcat's latest releases and share some news on models I'm currently testing out and reviewing from FMS.

• Redcat's been on a tear with new model releases, notably:
  • 2023
    • Gen9 International Scout 800A
    • Ascent
    • Custom Hauler
    • Custom Trailer
  • 2024
    • Vigilante 1/5 Monster Truck
    • Ascent-18
    • Ascent Fusion
• Watch my unboxing of the Redcat Gen9 International Scout 800A
• Read my review of the Redcat Gen9 International Scout 800A
• FMS New Releases for 2024:
  • FCX10 Chevrolet K5 Blazer
  • FCX18 Chevy K10 Pickup Truck
  • FCX18 Toyota LC80

Small-scale R/C crawlers have come into their own in recent years, and with models such as the Axial SCX24 and Carisma MSA-1E, you can replicate the fun of 1/10-scale crawling just about anywhere you go. When you aren’t able to wheel your tiny truck outside, there are plenty of ways to build your own indoor crawling course or set of obstacles.

In this episode of the RC Newb Podcast, I share a few of my favorite materials and approaches to building scaled-down crawling terrain.

• Redcat Racing continues their busy 2020 with the release of the Wendigo rock racer.

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Once you've popped the lid on the R/C kit-building experience, it's hard to turn back. Such has been the case for hobby experience. Following my Tamiya Grasshopper project, I've been on the lookout for new kits to check out. Over the past few months, I've been focusing on an on-road machine from Carisma and an off-road blaster from Pro-Line.

In this epiosde of The RC Newb Podcast, I'll share my thoughts on both of these models, as well as the experiences that I had building them.

• Getting my on-road fix with Carisma's M40S kit.
• Building a track-ready short course truck with Pro-Line's Pro-Fusion SC4x4 kit.
• Redcat Racing's latest release; the Kaiju 1/8-scale monster truck.
• Axial extends their SCX24 lineup with the 1967 Chevy C10
• Kyosho enters the small-scale crawler scene with their Mini-Z 4x4 platform.

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Looking ahead to 2020, let's not forget about two fun, capable small-scale crawlers that arrived on the scene in 2019. Axial's SCX24 Deadbolt was a surprise release and has quickly become one of my favorite 1/24-scale travel companions. In addition to this little rig, Carisma refreshed their MSA-1E with a new motor and gearing setup, making this small-scaler even more impressive than before.

• Axial SCX24 Deadbolt: A closer look
• Axial SCX24 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
• Hands-on: Carisma Scale Adventure MSA-1E 1976 Ford F-150
• A review of Pro-Line's Grunt 1.9" R/C crawler tires
• Hands-on with Pro-Line's Rock Shooter 1.9" Composite Bead-Loc wheels
• Redcat Racing releases the GEN8 AXE Edition International Scout II
• Axial revives their SMT10 monster truck platform with new kit and RTR options

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One of the biggest surprises of 2019 has been the rise of Element RC and their lineup of ready-to-run (RTR) and kit trail trucks. The Enduro Sendero RTR has become a favorite of mine, both in terms of performance and overall driving enjoyment. In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I share my thoughts on this 1/10-scale trail rig, along with a glimpse at what's to come in future episodes.

• An overview of the Element RC Enduro Sendero RTR
• We'll be talking small-scale crawlers on the next episode of the RC Newb Podcast, specifcally Axial's SCX24 Deadbolt, Carisma's MSA-1E (Gen 2), and the Axial Yeti Jr. Can-Am Maverick X3.
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Everyone should build a kit. If you haven't experienced building a radio-controlled machine from the ground up, you should add that to your hobby to-do list.

For seasoned pros who have assembled more 1/10-scale (or larger) models than they can count, may I introduce you to a different challenge; a small-scale build. Earlier this year, rcmart.com gave me the opportunity to build an Orlandoo Hunter OH32A03, a 1/32-scale Land Rover Defender-style micro crawler. Since I'm always up for a challenge, I happily accepted there offer and spent more than a few nights turning some tiny wrenches and assembling this indoor explorer.

In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I share my thoughts on the build process for this kit, along with some recent hobby/model news.

• Axial's Capra has been announced.
• Traxxas launches the Maxx 1/10-scale monster truck.
• Carisma has released two brushless-powered, 1/24-scale rally cars.
• Building an Orlandoo Hunter OH32A03
  • Orlandoo Hunter OH32A03 Kit
  • Orlandoor Hunter D4L Radio/ESC Set

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I’ve taken the Redcat Racing GEN8 on a number of adventures since it arrived in my R/C garage earlier this year. Between it’s affordability, performance, and appearance, it’s become one of my favorite scale radio-control models to take out on the trail.

In this episode of the RC Newb Podcast, I’ll share my thoughts on the GEN8 as well as give a preview of what’s to come on future episodes of the show.

• Upcoming episodes will include reviews of the Element RC Enduro Sendero RTR, Axial Yeti Jr. Can-Am Maverick X3, Axial SCX24 Deadbolt, Pro-Line Pro-Spec Scaler Shocks and more.
• First Impressions: Redcat Racing GEN8 International Scout II
• My GEN8 upgrades:
  • Pro-Line BFGoodrich Mud-terrain T/A KM3 “Predator” Tires
  • Hexfly 25kg Metal Gear Steering Servo

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This hobby truly has something for everyone. I've found myself spending more time at my workbench on a variety of tune-ups and project than I have actually wheeling an R/C vehicle, but I'll take the calming effects of a hex driver any day of the week. Between upgrading the handling aspects of the Carisma Scale Adventure Lynx to updating the look of my Traxxas TRX-4 Sport, I've had a variety of vehicles up on jacks, including a challenging small-scale build.

In this episode, I share a few of my current upgrade projects, touch on some of ARRMA's latest go-fast machines, and share a few upcoming events that you might find worthwhile.

• A Pint-sized Project: Building an Orlandoo Hunter OH32A03
• Enjoy the hobby at these upcoming R/C events:
  • Pro-Line by the Fire 2019
  • Horizon Hobby RC Fest 2019
  • Axialfest 2019
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Ready-to-Run (RTR) R/C models are great when you want to get rolling as fast as possible. Still, there's something to be said for spending time building a model from scratch. After years of RTR dominance, it appears that radio-controlled model kits are making a comeback. In this episode of The RC Newb Podcast, I share a few reasons why building a kit is a great way to get connected to your hobby.

• Kits are making a comeback. If you're looking to get hands-on with your next R/C model, here are just a few that can get you started:
  • Competition R/C Kits
    • Kyosho
    • Team Associated
    • Tekno RC
    • XRay
  • Go-fast R/C Kits
    • HPI
    • Kyosho
    • Tekno RC
    • Tamiya
    • Traxxas
  • R/C Crawler Kits
    • Axial
    • Carisma Scale Adventure
    • HPI
    • Redcat Racing
    • Tamiya
    • Traxxas
• Looking for an R/C crawler? Redcat Racing's GEN8 is a solid performer for scale R/C enthusiasts.
• Taking Pro-Line's BFGoodrich Krawler T/A Predator tires for a spin on the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport.

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