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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 [...]
Over at Redcat Racing they have announced Two New Colors for their mighty Vertex-6 RTR Crawler. The beastly Vertex-6 is now available in orange and dark grey, thus giving you a couple more choices before you buy. Here’s some highlights- * LCG flat rail chassis design * Hobbywing Fusion RTR brushless 2-in-1 FOC system * Hexfly large scale digital servo * Multiple battery mounting [...]
New from Injora is their Aluminum Transmission for the Redcat Ascent-32. Offering improved durability and style, this new gearbox will give your 1/32-scale crawler more longevity for any extreme indoor (or outdoor) terrain challenges you may encounter. The transmission case is machined from aluminum and features a black finish with exposed aluminum accents. Inside, you’ll find a full set of stainless [...]
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, [...]
New over at Nexx Racing is a Carbon Fiber Chassis for the Redcat Ascent-32. This trick looking carbon fiber chassis is designed to take your Ascent-32 to the next level. Here are the highlights- * Built for drivers who want maximum performance * Precision-cut carbon fiber * Lightweight for improved crawling efficiency * Increased rigidity for better control and handling * Designed specifically for the [...]
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 [...]
New over at RPM is a +2 Front Suspension Mount for Redcat Lowriders. This upgrade suspension mount dials in +8° of camber, giving your car that true lowrider styling. Here are the highlights- * Adds a bold +8° of camber (stock is -2°) * Includes a new steering link for perfect toe & drivability * Made in the USA * Backed by RPM’s limited [...]
Redcat’s newest, and heaviest-hitting 1/18-scale crawler, the Ascent-18 Apex, doesn’t look like a rig that shies away from a challenge. While this smaller-scale crawler is based on a solid platform, it gets kicked up a notch or two thanks to its carbon fiber chassis, brass upgrade parts, and powerful HobbyWing brushless motor and ESC. From custom-built indoor crawler courses to the [...]
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, [...]
Greetings all and Happy Friday! Hooooo boy, this past week was a wild one on the announcement front. Practically every major player in the R/C crawling world had something to unveil, so let’s hit each of them and then tie it all together. Traxxas surprised everyone with the TRX-4M Nissan Pathfinder, sporting a fantastic licensed body that nails the late-’80s/early-’90s vibe. It’s [...]
Who’s ready to go large-scale crawling? Redcat is joining the 1/6-scale R/C crawling scene with its Vertex-6 Brushless Rock Crawler. This performance-focused rig certainly looks the part of a comp crawler with its low cg chassis, massive tires and shocks, and flat rail frame, but how does it perform? Well, to answer that question, the folks at Redcat have put together [...]
Well, I did not see this coming. Redcat has announced the release of its Vertex-6, a large-scale, brushless-powered rock crawler. This release appears to be aimed squarely at performance crawling enthusiasts, but the twist of the 1/6-scale size is very intriguing. With its low center of gravity and flat rail chassis, the Vertex-6 offers its drivers plenty of opportunities to tune [...]
Redcat’s R/C lowrider lineup keeps getting cooler with the addition of their Chevy Caprice Classic Hopping Lowrider. Sporting a stunning replica body patterned after the 1987 Caprice Classic, this new lowrider is sure to kick off some creative and unique builds. Based on the same chassis and hopping setup found on the SixtyThree, SixtyFour, and SixtyFive, the Caprice Classic features a [...]
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 [...]
If you’re packing for a summertime camping trip and want to bring some R/C fun with you, nothing beats a 1/24 or 1/18 crawler. The folks at Redcat have been putting a lot of effort behind their Ascent-18 platform and now have a brushless version for those who want even more power for their tiny truck adventures. The Redcat Ascent-18 Scout [...]
