Redcat's Ascent-18 Scout II is one fun machine. Right out of the box, you can take this tiny truck out on the trail or putter around your living room, and you're sure to have a blast. It's so much fun, in fact, that I decided to buy a second Ascent-18 Scout II after playing around […]
The small-scale crawler scene has to be one of the hottest segments of R/C at the moment. From trail-ready rigs to competition-focused crawlers, there's no shortage of amazing models to pick from. Adding to an already-stacked lineup of 1/18-scale crawlers is the Hobby Plus CR18P Pro "Juice Up" Edition. This ready-to-run (RTR) crawler is the […]
Making the jump from a brushed to brushless setup in your small-scale rig can be a transformational experience. While brushed motors are nice, there's something about the smooth performance and extra punch that a brushless motor offers. While there are several brushless upgrade options on the market already, Batrazzi is adding one more with the […]
Redcat has quickly transformed its 1/18-scale Ascent-18 from a single model into a promising platform. With their newest model, the Ascent-18 Scout II, they're hitting the trail with a scale-looking rig with proven performance perks. I've been exploring the ins and outs of this new rig (and having a blast doing it). If you're considering […]
Over the years, I've learned that no R/C project is ever "done". It might be "good enough" for now, but something else can always be added, removed, or modified to make an R/C machine a true custom piece. Take, for example, my Redcat Ascent-18. From its beginnings as a stock 1/18-scale crawler, I've managed to […]
The FMS FCX18 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 remains one of my favorite 1/18-scale trail trucks and crawlers. Packed with features and stunning to look at, it's a great "best of both worlds" rig that balances amazing performance with realistic appearance. While the stock color options and setup are nice, having a customized rig is truly […]
The R/C community was gifted with two small-scale crawler releases this week, one from HPI and the other from Redcat. If you're jonesing for more information about the former, you're in for a treat. Longtime HPI spokesman, "HPI Frank," has returned, and he's here to give a deep-dive into the Venture18 Toyota Hilux SR5. The […]
The Redcat Ascent-18 Scout II is here, and it's a fun little small-scale rig. Based on the Ascent-18, this new 1/18-scale trail truck features a decently detailed International Scout II body, pre-installed LED headlights and taillights, chrome wheels, and scaled-down Interco Super Swamper tires. Redcat sent me one of these new rigs to take a […]
If you've had your eye on a new small-scale R/C crawler, you're in luck. There are plenty of great models and platforms available to jump into, letting you hit the ground with a stock machine that offers plenty of room to grow. One of the newer models (and platforms) is Redcat's Ascent-18. Starting out with […]
The small-scale R/C crawling and trail scene has been hopping this year, and it looks like we're going to end the year on a high note thanks to the HPI Venture18 Toyota Hilux. While small in size, HPI has tricked this tiny truck out with plenty of performance details and hasn't skimped on scale details […]
