You are browsing the "ascent-18" tag archive.
Redcat has rolled out a revamped Ascent-18 crawler, giving fans of 1/18-scale crawling a new option with improved steering performance. The Ascent-18 High Steer RTR brings the fenderless, crawler-focused body and High Steer performance from the Ascent-18 Brushless and marries them to a budget-friendly, yet capable, 180-size brushed motor. This updated, 1/18-scale rig takes the same capable, fun chassis foundation of [...]
Attention Ascent-18 Apex owners! Injora has released its Black Brass High Clearance Links Set, designed to improve the durability and overall performance of Redcat’s comp-focused 1/18-scale crawler. Made from machined brass, this set of chassis and suspension links adds weight and rigidity to the underside of your Ascent-18 Apex and finishes it off with a touch of style. Speaking of finishes, [...]
After teasing this model a few weeks ago on a livestream, Redcat has officially released its smallest R/C crawler yet, the Ascent-32. Based on a scaled-down version of the Ascent-18, this micro-sized, radio-controlled rig should be an excellent entry-level machine for younger hobbyists, as well as an option for those who want something smaller to wheel indoors. Very similar in style [...]
The folks at Redcat keep rolling out surprise releases, with their latest being the souped-up Ascent-18 Apex Brushless Rock Crawler. The newest addition to their Ascent-18 lineup, the Apex takes the already impressive performance of this platform to the next level with a lightweight and compact chassis design, plus several upgrades included right out of the box. Designed for pure performance, [...]
Who’s ready for more brushless, 1/18-scale crawler goodness? Redcat has announced the release of its next-generation Ascent-18 Brushless HS, a ready-to-run (RTR) crawler based on the original Ascent-18, but with a few updates. For starters, Redcat has blessed this crawler with a 3450KV brushless motor, the same one found in their just-released Ascent-18 Scout II Brushless trail truck. Also borrowed from [...]
Now shipping from Powerhobby are Aluminum Front & Rear Portal Axles +8mm for the Redcat Ascent-18 rock crawlers. That’s right folks, all you hardcore Ascent-18 drivers now have some trick aluminum portal axles from Powerhobby to help improve the off-road performance of your rig. These beefy axles help to give your truck more ground clearance to get over tough obstacles [...]
Injora has introduced a new upgrade item for Redcat Ascent-18 owners who want to transform the appearance of their 1/8-scale crawlers. You can now give your tiny truck a hardbody makeover with Injora’s Aluminum IR40 Front Bumper and Rear Bumper Mount Set. Made from machined aluminum, this front bumper and rear bumper and body mount set let you easily mount Injora’s [...]
New from Injora are their Black Brass High Clearance Chassis Links for the Redcat Ascent-18. Whether you’ve already started upgrading your tiny crawler or are just getting started, these links should make for an excellent upgrade choice. Made of machined brass with a black finish, this set of suspension links will replace both the upper and lower links on the Ascent-18. [...]
Injora keeps adding more upgrade items for the Redcat Ascent-18. Their latest offering is two sets of POM Plastic Rock Slider Panels for added durability and ease of access. I’ve performed several updates to my Ascent-18, and each time, I’ve found myself removing the stock, multi-piece rock slider panels several times. While a nice design, the removal and re-installation can become [...]
