i came across this vid a couple weeks ago on youtube. i had no idea it was the new redcat. i hope redcat makes some improvements from this version. like i said before though, i think the 6s could work with the new castle 1717 motor if the buggy is light enough. keep us posted on new developments.

I just exchanged a couple emails with "Mike" at RedCatRacing and he says they are 6 months out yet and a roller is a slim possibility.

Last I heard the new gas versions would be out in September. This brushless version may not even make it to the states, due to cost.

The attitude I got from the RedCat Rep I'd say they'll be here for sure. I'm willing to bet the demand would be high enough, I'd surely buy one!?
A giant "1/8th scale type" 1/5 Buggy would totally Rock !

I sure hope so! Theres a lot of interest in it over on www.redcatrampageforum.com. I really do hope they bring in the electric version, the main cost reason I mentioned is that it uses 2- batteries. Given Redcats trend of supplying the lipos and chargers for most of the brushless stuff, it might be a little pricey. Hopefully, they just decide to drop the lipos and chargers. Considering most of us interested in it, already have those.

I don't see why everyone is limited to the discretion of Redcat Racing. Wonder who they buy the product from and if someone else wouldn't just import the same model under a different brand name.

Well for one reason, spare parts. If they dont carry it, itll make it hard to get parts.

Same point source I'd like to believe for spares. Like the king motors baja, what would stop the OEM from selling to a different distributor?

You cant go directly to HSP and buy just one buggy, then order a part here and there from them. They wont even respond to a request for just one. They have distributors for a reason.
I dont know of any HSP distributors in the US other than Redcat. And theres no way im paying/waiting for parts shipped from overseas :D

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!

(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.

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.

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:
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...t/DSC_0105.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...t/Tmp00023.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...t/Tmp00019.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...t/DSC_0097.jpg

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.

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.