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, […]
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 […]
Finally, after much internal wishing and hoping, Redcat released a small-scale R/C rock crawler, the Ascent-18. In what may have been my quickest announcement-to-purchase record yet, I knew I had to have one of these 1/18-scale crawlers the minute, ney, the second it was announced. Not only is the Ascent-18 a visual doppelganger to its […]
Who's ready for some new hotness? Redcat has announced a new color option for its budget-friendly, incredibly capable Ascent-18. Alongside the original colors of silver, blue, and red, you can now get this tiny truck in an eye-popping hot pink color. No changes have been made under the hood, which is great news for those […]
How good is the Redcat Ascent-18 right out of the box? If you ask me, it's very good. While it could use a little front-end weight and some lower gearing, this 1/18-scale crawler is hard to beat, both on price and performance. I wasted little time taking my little red truck from the review table […]
If you want to turn your Redcat Ascent-18 into a brushless crawling dynamo, you'll want to check out Furitek's latest releases for the 1/18-scale crawler. To kick things off, the Furitek Starter 2S Brushless Power System ($89.99) offers an entryway into brushless power for just under $100. As the name implies, this ESC and motor […]
They got me hook, line, and sinker. Redcat had me at the announcement of their new 1/18-scale R/C crawler, the Ascent-18. Then, they had me at the color choices and the chassis design. Then they dropped the special $99.99 introductory price (through May 1, 2024), and…that was all it took. Less than a week later, […]
Redcat has returned to the small-scale world with the Ascent-18 Crawler. This 1/18-scale rig looks poised to tackle some tough terrain and challenging courses with plenty of opportunity for upgrades. If you can't wait to see what this rig can do, check out some action footage from the folks at Redcat: Redcat Ascent-18 Specs: The […]
Finally, the folks at Redcat are getting (back) into the small-scale crawling game. Years after discontinuing the Sumo rock crawler, they've introduced the Ascent-18, a scaled-down version of their 1/10 Ascent Crawler. While this 1/18-scale flat-rail crawler looks just like its larger cousin, it's compact size should make it a great option as a stowaway […]
