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You already know that the Redcat Camo X4 is an awesome rock buggy but did you know that a full assortment of aluminum upgrades are also available? Here's a quick video highlighting these aluminum parts (of course, you can also install them in your Camo TT if you prefer the trophy truck style)
Here are some links to the parts used in the video:
'till next time Rob  The Hexfly 25KG High Torque Waterproof Servo is a perfect upgrade for your Redcat Racing and Team Redcat car, truck or buggy. Heck, I won't judge you if you install one in your Traxxas! With all metal gears and the included aluminum 25t servo arm, the Hexfly HX-3225 is perfect for almost every RC enthusiasts.
'till next time Rob UPDATE: All servos and servo accessories now available on the parts page No reviews or how-to videos this week...just a cool video of the Redcat Racing Camo TT trophy truck tearing up the desert
'till next time Rob  Another shipment of Redcat Racing parts just arrived. The majority are for the Gen7 and Everest-10 plus a couple for the Camo X4 and Camo TT. Here are some of the parts that were sold out but are now available to order:
Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it Rob UPDATE: All Gen7 and Everest-10 parts are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in the Current Vehicles list. Unfortunately, the Camo X4 and Camo TT parts are all discontinued but you may still find what you are looking for in the Clearance section Here's a video on one of the most popular upgrades from the Dukono - Aluminum Shock Towers. This installation video shows how to install this part on the Dukono Pro but these aluminum shock towers are also fit the front of the Camo X4 and Camo TT.
Here are some quick links to some of the products shown in the video: Aluminum Shock Tower 3x10mm Screws HexFly Hand Tools Redcat Racing Pit Mat Blue (Medium) Threadlock 'till next time Rob Here's a third video in the series on Camo X4 upgrades. This week's video is about the installation of the aluminum front top plate and aluminum front bumper mount:
Here are the products shown in the video: Camo X4 Camo X4 Aluminum Top Plate Camo X4 Aluminum Front Bumper Mount 3x10mm Flat Head Screws HexFly Hand Tools Redcat Racing Pit Mat Blue (Medium) Threadlock And, just in case you missed it, here is a previous video on how to Install the Aluminum Rear Links 'till next time Rob  The first shipment of the new Hexfly HX-3225 25kg high torque, metal gear, waterproof servos sold out faster than expected but the good news is a second batch has just arrived. These servos are a great value and are perfect for almost any Redcat Racing or Team Redcat vehicle.
'till next time Rob UPDATE: All servos and servo accessories now available on the parts page Here's another great Redcat University how-to video for you. This week's video is all about the installation of the aluminum rear links on the Camo X4. Of course, these will work on the Camo TT as well.
Here are some quick links to some of the products shown in the video: Camo X4 Aluminum Rear Upper Links Camo X4 Aluminum Rear Lower Links HexFly Hand Tools Redcat Racing Pit Mat 'till next time Rob If you've been looking for a well produced Redcat Camo X4 review video, look no further than this one by Greg over at RCDriver. I dream of some day having the video producing capabilities that Greg has but for now, I'll just share his videos with you
'till next time Rob  My son and I ran our Camo X4 again yesterday and have really started to enjoy it. It took us a little while to figure out how to drive it (it doesn't like to do sharp turns on high traction surfaces) but now that we have, it's awesome! The Camo X4 loves to jump. We burned through six 5000mAh LiPo packs yesterday and virtually all of that time was spent jumping ditches and tree stumps. The combination of massive tires and soft suspension helps the Camo X4 soak up the landings and it's very controllable in the air so we can bring the nose up with a blip of the throttle and even twist the chassis if needed with a combination of throttle and steering. Did I mention that this thing is fun to jump? Parts Damage: We did run into some minor issues yesterday. 1. The Diff Cup on the front drive shaft came loose. The set screw backed off enough that the entire drive shaft and diff cup fell off of the input pinion. Somehow, they were both still sitting on the chassis when I took the body off to inspect. I simply re-installed the diff cup and we were good to go again within 5-10 minutes. I may add some threadlock to the set screw before our next bashing session but we ran several packs through the Camo after the re-installation without trouble. As as side note, it was nice to see that the diff cup uses a relatively large 3mm set screw (use your 2mm hex driver). Also, I pulled the center spur gear cover off while doing the repair and the steel spur gear and steel pinion gear looked great. I think these will stand up to a lot of abuse. 2. Rear Upper Suspension Link. I think we were on our fourth run of repeated stump jumps when my son launched the Camo approximately 4-5' in the air and landed it hard on it's side. This broke one of the rear upper suspension links. I glued the link back together with some CA glue. I then wrapped the link with some strips of blue paper shop towel soaked in CA glue to essentially make a cast. Once the CA set-up, I wrapped the arm in electrical tape (mostly to hide the blue color cast) and we were back to jumping. We ran two more batteries through the Camo and so far the repair is holding up well. If the repair fails at some point, I'll replace the link with another stock plastic one, just to confirm whether or not this was just a fluke part failure of f this is something you should watch out for. If that link fails, I'll give the aluminum upper links a try. Misc. thoughts: Although we were running back-to-back batteries, the motor runs hotter than I'd like it to. I haven't temped it with my temp gauge yet but I will next time. I may look to add a cooling fan at some point to help protect the motor and make sure it lasts as long as possible. Lastly, be sure to check the set screws on your diff cups from time-time-time to make sure they are still tight. Also, the wheel nuts tend to get a little loose so be sure to tighten them before each run. So far, the Camo X4 has been a super fun bashing machine and I'm looking forward to taking it out again. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below and I'll do my best to help. 'till next time Rob   I was able to get my Redcat Camo X4 out for a bashing session this afternoon and it was a blast! Here's a quick first run review Set-Up: I always recommend that people give their RTR vehicle a thorough check over before running for the first time. Checking over all the screws and nuts for tightness and ensuring everything is installed correctly can help ensure the first run is a success. With that said, I know most people don't do this so I didn't either! I simply installed some AA batteries in the transmitter and dropped in a 2s LiPo and hit the dirt.. Build Quality: After running two packs through the X4, I dropped it on the table for a quick once over. I couldn't find any fault with how the car was assembled other than a tab on the interior panel was installed on top of the roll cage when it should have been below. Other than that, all of the screws were tight, the shocks were well filled and not leaking, the pinion/spur mesh was perfect, etc. I did snug up the wheel nuts though as all were a touch loose after running. Turning: When driving the X4 on the grass, I had to go easy on the steering. Any quick movements caused the buggy to traction roll. I quickly got the hang of it's limits though and even found that I could "save" it from rolling with a slight counter-steer and punch of throttle. The stock HexFly 15kg servo is a little slower than the race spec servos I've been running lately but it worked well and had enough torque to turn the big tires without any troubles. Jumping: This is where the Camo X4 shines. It jumps well and lands very plushly (is that a word?). The landings were smooth with no bottoming out and if I landed a little crooked, the Camo X4 corrected itself and continued on for more fun. On-Road: After some jumps and drifting in the dirt, I hit the street for some speed runs. The Camo X4 is pretty quick but I wouldn't call it a speed demon. The stock Team Redcat TR-SC10e is a little quicker. I'll do some more speed runs later and make some notes on the Camo X4's top speed. Punching the throttle from a stand still caused the left front wheel to lift, the chassis to twist and the vehicle to take off down the street. Steering input had to be gentle or it would want to tip over. I didn't roll it over but it came close a couple of times. Some quick corrective steering and throttle inputs saved the day. The X4 runs very quietly on the street. You can hear the tires on the road and the drivetrain/electronics package is smooth and quiet. Grass: No problem. The huge tires handled the grass without any issues. I checked the motor temps after the first battery pack was done and the motor was warm but not hot. I didn't use my temp gun but I'd guess the temps to be well under 100 degrees as I could hold my finger on the can without issue. Tires: They are big and have decent traction in the dirt, work great in the grass and equally well on the road. Possibly due to the tread pattern and tire compound but also the solid rear axle with locked rear diff, the X4 likes to kick the rear out in the dirt but on grass and asphalt, the tires are really good. Power: The stock 3300kv motor does a good job of getting the Camo X4 up to speed. I'm not sure that I'd want to put much more power to the ground with these big tires and solid rear axle. In drag races against my son's Team Redcat TR-SC10e equipped with a 4300kv 4-Pole motor, the X4 was a little slower but, if I got the hole-shot, I could beat my son in a 100' drag Radio: Although they are a simple radio, the included 2CENR transmitter works great. I've never had any troubles with these. They feel comfortable in my hand, have excellent range and, as a bonus, the steering trim was set perfectly right out of the box. Broken Parts: None yet. I traction rolled the X4 numerous times, jumped it countless times and even launched it 5 or 6 feet straight up a tree followed by a full-on front end lawn dart landing while trying unsuccessfully to do a back flip. Nothing has broken, cracked or been damaged in any way. Misc Thoughts: I know this isn't a thorough Camo X4 review but so far I'm very happy with this buggy. I wish it came with some LED lights of some kind but that will be an easy addition. The stock steering servo is a little slow but most drivers with find it completely adequate. So far build quality and durability has been great. Run times are a little shorter than the SC10E for some reason (the big tires?), handling is decent but this is a tall and somewhat top heavy rig so smooth steering inputs are required if you want to keep the rubber side down. It's a fun mix of crawler, jumper, drifter and all-around basher. I think this is a great vehicle...hmmm...I wonder how it will perform at the skateboard park? Let me know if you have any question by leaving a comment below 'till next time Rob   I finally have the Camo X4 pictures completed so it's time to get this thing dirty! Stay tuned for more pictures and info on the Camo X4 and if you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below.
'till next time Rob  It's been a while but the Camo X4 Rock Racers and Camo TT Trophy Trucks are back in stock and available to order as of today! If you order a Camo X4 or TT, you can also choose a tool set, LiPo battery and LiPo battery charger at a discounted price if ordered with your vehicle
I'll also be spending some time abusing my personal X4 so stay tuned for more blog posts about it Let me know if you have any questions 'till next time Rob  Coming soon, these new Hexfly HX-3225 25kg high torque, metal gear, waterproof servos are perfect for almost any Redcat Racing or Team Redcat vehicle and they will even include an aluminum 25t servo arm.
UPDATE: All servos are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in the Current Vehicles list and all compatible servos will be shown  A shipment of aluminum hop-ups for the Camo X4 Rock Racer arrived yesterday and are available for purchase now.
The majority of these parts will also fit the Camo TT Trophy Truck and Dukono Monster Trucks but, for now, I only have them listed on the Camo X4 Parts pages. If you've been waiting for some cool aluminum bits for your Camo, now you can! Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it. Rob UPDATE: All Camo and Dukono parts are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in the Legacy Vehicles list. Be sure to also check the Clearance page as many parts have been discontinued and our being cleared out  A shipment of Camo X4 Wheels and Tires has just arrived and are available to order now. Other than the aluminum hop-ups that are due to arrive soon and a few miscellaneous parts, all Camo X4 parts are now in-stock and ready to order.
Thanks for your support, I really appreciate it. Rob UPDATE: All Camo and Dukono parts are now available on the parts page. To find them quickly, visit the parts page then select your vehicle in the Legacy Vehicles list. Be sure to also check the Clearance page as many parts have been discontinued and our being cleared out  Here's a fun RC car storage project I just completed using some Ikea Fintorp rods and hooks. I decided to stagger the bars to match the slope of my ceiling and also to clear the printer but you can easily create one long rod if that works better for you. To complete the project, I used:
 This will easily store four 1/10 scale RC cars or trucks. It was a simple project, I hope you like it.
'till next time. Rob |