Rock Crawling The Redcat Wendigo With a Budget Brushed System - Holmes Hobbies

The Redcat Wendigo is really a wild beast when you drop in a brushless system for some rock racing style action. But! Is it too much? Ripping around is fun for a while, but a slow crawl challenge on the rocks is a blast too. With hot BL system it’s not exactly a fun crawl, so John has decided to do a little electronics swap. He decided to swap out the electronics for a budget brushed setup and go crawling with this rig. In this video, you’ll see John wheel his Wendigo equipped with a Crawlmaster Sport Motor. He’ll also talk about the rest of the set-up and how it performs on the Holmes Hobbies course. Want to change up the attitude of your Redcat Wendigo? You need to see this!
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[@mistermasada1829]

Just acquired one of these Wendigos. Thanks for posting this. I will be ordering the 13T Crawlmaster Sport once they are back in stock. I am running the 10T Crawlmaster Sport 550 in my Gen8 and my crawling buddies can't believe how well that motor and the 1080 ESC work in a "big ole Redcat" as they call it.

[@comeandtakeit5709]

Nice work there John, I would like to say thank you for all the innovative ideas you’ve brought to the hobby and your dedication to quality products at a fair price. let’s face it Holmes hobbies motors are second to none. your torque master is just unbelievable it’s untouchable. Thanks a lot man you’re a pillar in the crawling community, tip of the hat sir. Happy crawls. ☮️

[@mishmasta]

Thanks for clearing up the function of the 1080's freewheeling setting in 3 words better than any other explanation I have found.

[@rc_amigos]

Love it! I suggested a 8t to my buddy building one with the same esc, that way he can have a little more wheel speed, that's what I have in all my crawlers. I absolutely love that motor!

[@Chris-sd7db]

I recently ordered a crawlmaster sport 8 turn for my gladiator cuz a 12 turn is a lil too slow..so i take it a 8 turn still has low speed control?

[@TrokaRC]

13t motor is great.

[@rcroarshock12]

Pow pow pow! Looks good! Always a pleasure to hear your input and information!

[@jbrc1322]

Thanks for the budget review, John. For a good, solid brushless combo that does well on the rocks as well as gets up and boogies, I recommend the mamba x combined with Puller Pro Standard 2200kv with a 9-11t pinion. Running on 4s and 5s power keeps the smiles going. Aux wire to switch between crawl and rock race mode is a must with this setup. Upgraded to steel gears in trans and transfer case. The rest of driveline is stock and holding up well. So much fun, this rig!!

[@MrKillwaukee414]

Disc on my friend!

[@Jbzy3000]

I really like redcats direction. I have the wendigo with the Spektrum 2100 combo and love it. Wonder what it would do with the fusion se.

[@larryfisher]

Nice learning so much from your channel,,iam a Losi8 nitro buggy,lover,but just got a Losi;Nightcrawler,took out the stock Dynamite540,32t n esc, installed,a Castle creations microx esc,,1406 2850kv sensored brushless.the torque n speed has to be twice as much.also set it with b link,, bluetooth..n my cheap ass smart phone linked right up,,oh iam 56 don't have a computer..thanks for all your information vids..love them

[@myrclife4374]

I have the Crawlmaster sport 550 10T and the 1080 on 3s in my Ascender. I love that setup.

[@douglaselliott8298]

I just recently installed a 550 Crawlmaster Sport 13T in my Axial RR10 bomber of which I 'crawl' 98% of the time. A MASSIVE improvement over the OEM motor. Start-up/low-speed control and torque are hugely improved with the stock 64/12(5.33 to 1) Spur/pinion gearing while giving oodles of available wheel speed (even on 2S). And after an hour+ of constant crawling my finely calibrated index finger analog thermometer repeatedly reports motor temps of about 85 to 95 degrees F*. I wish accessing the motor & gears were easier on the Bomber. I'd like to(more easily) experiment between a 64/11(5.81 to 1) or a 68/12(5.66 to 1) gearing.

[@NCmountainsYouTubeChannel]

BRXL. I'M looking forward to soon. The crawlmaster sport 540. 20t 5-slot I have it in the axial scx10ll umg10. Smooth crawling. Just impressed.. Trailmaster 550 sport 27t Holmes Hobbies in the trx4 sport. Luv IT. .

[@timvanasen6711]

No suprise you put a good crawler combo together John it is your business to have proper fun with "scale rc's" I like the Wendigo platform sensored brushless as a U4 rock racer I put a 3300kv Trail master sport with a hobbywing 1080 esc in it same as my Bomber that combo runs great for U4 rock racers I'm changing the Wendigo to a cage with pannels or a Chevy body not a Ford fan cool video 😎👍

[@jdsrcs8061]

Who is this guy!?!? Way to serious from what I'm use to!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 🤘🤘🤘🤘 I know some have been suggesting it, but please come out with some motors for the 18 amd 24 scale stuff!!!!

[@apeion]

The 1080 with a Crawlmaster is an amazing budget combo. I need to try out a BRXL some day though.

[@RTmadnesstoo]

That's a 5 pole motor, right? That helps with the smooth low speed.

[@rodblaine2514]

I have a Wendigo and I'd like to switch to a brushed setup. I'd like a bit more wheel speed than what he's showing in this video, but I'm only using 2S LIPOs. I don't understand motor turns in this scenario. I thought 13t in a brushed motor was extremely fast. Would an 8t motor in this model on 2S be really sluggish?

[@TrokaRC]

3s is the answer.

[@blackdiamondrcranch897]

Just got a windy and she go’s but she don’t go slow would it be a revolver or stay brushed ??? Thanks

[@c.k.hobbyshop3351]

Nice video good info 👍

[@rileykairc]

I have a few crawl master pro motors 550 and 540 with the hobby wing 1080 escs in some of my crawlers they work really well as a combo

[@GuyonaMoose]

I really confused about freewheeling now I think I understand thanks

[@RCOffRoad76]

Ah the mystery of freewheeling mode is finally cleared up, thanks

[@brandontimblin]

Any hoodies coming to the tee springs or your website I’d love to have one lol 👍👊

[@MurphMurphy1]

Have there been any updates on the silencer ESC that seemed BL heli related? Really love the revolvers and want to build one on my gspeed but the sound drives me up the wall :D

[@EthanCmsrc108]

What shocks did you end up going with?

[@themountain59]

5slot crawlmaster is handsdown the best budget motor on the market !!

[@ekpauly]

All the rigs you have and you keep using this wendingo. I know, research. 👍🏼

[@earniestoller2089]

Makes me wonder, how awesome would a magnum motor be in that? I know it’s not budget friendly. Lol. Unfortunately traded my wendigo for a 10ii, I do have a magnum 13 turn in it. Love it

[@TheJakeaboo]

thank you

[@thumpinthenight1917]

Bro!! When will revolvers be back in stock? I need one badly

[@HolmesHobbies]

On it, we have plenty in warehouse

[@thumpinthenight1917]

@@HolmesHobbies ordered! Thanks brother!! Went with the revolver 2500!

[@dirk5706]

Great video, will this setup also work with a yeti, thanks in advance Dirk

[@Sleeved_fb]

Always such informative videos.. amazing as always

[@tomandrews5392]

What front drag link and servo link you using ?

[@kevinhamblin3985]

Damn I wish I would have seen this a few days ago, I just ordered a hobby wing fusion 1800kv, and this setup is cheaper and would fit the bill just fine for my wendigo

[@insanemadmanroom2299]

1080 gets to hot with a 12tooth and brush motor and the stock tires so i got a hobby wing r2 axe and rub off the inner nubs on the Axel's would have more turn it's a different monster now

[@whatalias]

What would you recommend for scx10iii with strait axles for long trail runs? I am learn to a crawlemasters 16t with firma 40 (I am a cheap skate)

[@sammygonzalez7627]

Believe with 4 front shocks all around, removing the two big rear one's will be a better crawler

[@d.khoung359]

The windigo chassis is almost exactly the same as the Gen 8 chassis. So you can speed it up or slow it down

[@HolmesHobbies]

Gearing is different. Doesn't have enough geardown.

[@Rowdy216]

I want to come hang out and play with toy truc... I mean scale vehicles, and play some disc golf!

[@Thronsohn]

HOW ON EARTH is this more fun than going fast?

[@paulsheffield950]

It's okay to not like the same things.

[@Enzo100311]

That was frustrating to watch lol it needs something like 2.2 pitbull rock beast ...thats what i have and it crawls amazing for what it is

[@ashleyconnelley556]

Mine to lol

[@MrLunithy]

Yanks landin on Mars today congrats.

[@themountain59]

Who gives a hoot ?? There are more important things to solve on our "home" planet or not ?

[@MrLunithy]

@@themountain59 Well see last time we all did this it improved the lives of ..well all of us.

[@loganlexow]

Motors seem to be a mystery. One mfg will state specs but they won't translate to another mfg specs. I've been buying motors trying to find the best combo of control while crawling coupled with wheel speed to get up tricky spots. Now I have a bunch of motors that are useless and one that's burnt out lol. I'm at a loss.

[@AJ.Roberts]

The wendingandingoooolllol

[@tyukikiquinchi7367]

you sound like the guy from Baywatch who sells narcotics.

[@HolmesHobbies]

They need a lol react here! Never saw the show.

[@tyukikiquinchi7367]

@@HolmesHobbies Dude I swear haha love your content btw.

[@bmxgod2013]

Just saying man I love your products but feel you were doging that it’s made in China and that it’s just decent but it’s a great esc with plenty of control

[@HolmesHobbies]

It's a fully made in China price point, there really is no other way to state it. The brxl is made in the USA and has corresponding price.