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 […]

Redcat's Ascent-18 lineup continues to grow with the addition of the Ascent-18 Scout II Brushless Edition. I've been a fan of the brushed Ascnet-18 models, and this new, brushless version has won me over as well. With its smooth performance and improved turning radius, this tiny truck is a great runner for both indoor and […]

I can't deny it, I'm a sucker for a good-looking International Scout R/C rig. When the appearance is backed up by performance, then that's just icing on the cake. So, when Redcat introduced a brushless version of the Ascent-18 International Scout II, that just put the cherry on top of an already irresistible sundae. Already […]

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 […]

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 […]