Just before Redcat released its brushless version of the Ascent-18 Scout II, Furitek announced its compact 2-in-1 Mini Komodo Unity Brushless Motor/ESC. The idea of a motor and ESC combo with an incredibly small footprint seemed too good to be true, and I had to see if this package lived up to the hype it […]

If you own a Redcat Ascent-18 and want to give it a fresh look, Redcat has clearance-priced two bodies to make updating the appearance on your small-scale rig a slam dunk. Featuring the same body style as the brushed Ascent-18, these two sale-priced bodies are available in dark green and dark blue. While these aren't […]

New from Meus Racing is their MS-24 Engine Sound Simulator and Bluetooth Speaker designed for use with 1/24-scale and 1/18-scale R/C crawlers. If you want to add more fun to your small-scale crawler build or want to delight a younger R/C enthusiast, this engine sound simulator and speaker looks like a great way to do […]

After every new small-scale R/C crawler purchase I make, I’m undoubtedly faced with the question, " How am I going to make this rig my own?" As I’ve found over the years, one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to customize a 1/24 or 1/18 radio-controlled trail truck or custom rock crawler is to […]

The folks at Fair RC have launched a new set of 1.0" wheels under the Batrazzi banner. Their Batrazzi Aluminum 1.0" V-Spoke Beadlock Wheels are a stylish way to freshen up the appearance of your small-scale R/C crawler or trail truck while also giving it some added weight for improved stability and traction performance. Designed […]

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 […]

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 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 […]