As another year draws to an end, chances are, you're making plans to ring in the new year in a big way. If that involves small-scale R/C fun, then you're in luck. Redcat has launched its 2025 Year-End Sale, offering 20% off all in-stock R/C models. That includes a majority of their Ascent-18 lineup, with […]

If you've had your eyes on one of Redcat's brushed Ascent-18 models, this might be the best time to pick one up. During their Extended Black Friday Sale, you can save 20% or more on the original, brushed Ascent-18 and the brushed Ascent-18 Scout II. I'm a huge fan of both of these 1/18-scale crawlers, […]

It's rig review time! I've added a few brushed Redcat Ascent-18 Scout IIs to my RC collection, and, of course, I couldn't leave them stock. While they're great vehicles out of the box, I love putting my own spin on each of these machines, making them ready to head out on their next adventure. When […]

The team at Redcat continues to grow its Ascent-18 lineup by offering two brushless versions of its popular Ascent-18 and Ascent-18 Scout II. When you combine the impressive out-of-the-box performance of these brushed 1/18-scale crawlers with the smooth and steady performance of a brushless motor, you've got a small-scale rig that's hard to beat. Ascent-18 […]

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 […]