Scaling New Heights – Redcat Racing’s Ascent-18 RTR Crawler Offers Big Performance At A Small Price

When it comes to scale rock crawling, enthusiasts seek vehicles that can tackle challenging terrains and conquer obstacles with finesse. Redcat Racing has established itself as a respected name in the 1/10-scale crawling community, offering high-quality competitive vehicles at affordable prices.

With the Ascent-18, Redcat has brought the same level of quality, performance and affordability to the 1/18 scale crawler market that the brand is known for in the 1/10-scale arena. The Ascent-18 offers enthusiasts a capable and feature-packed crawler at an incredible price point.

PACKED WITH CAPABILITY
Despite its small size, the Ascent-18 is extremely capable and boasts high-end features typically found in larger-scale competitive crawlers. It features ball bearings throughout the vehicle for smooth operation and longevity, setting it apart in the 1/18 scale crawler market. Hex drive hardware is used for durability and ease of maintenance, while impressive steering angle helps the Ascent-18 navigate tight situations and gnarly obstacles with ease.

The Ascent-18 features portal axles, providing increased ground clearance and reduced torque twist. Its metal portal gears, ring gears and pinion gears ensure smooth performance over time. It is also equipped with a powerful 180-sized motor, precision metal-geared micro servo, and aluminum-capped oil-filled shocks for consistent performance on every trail.

The included 2.4GHz radio system offers precision control with dual rates, channel reversing and trims. The receiver and ESC are built into a single compact unit, minimizing weight and maximizing chassis real estate.

Beyond The Chassis
One of the standout features of the Ascent-18 is its front-tilt body mounting system, which simplifies maintenance and enhances its aesthetic appeal. The quarter-turn locking mechanism makes keeping up with body clips a thing of the past.

For those looking to customize their Ascent-18, Redcat offers a complete line of performance hop-up parts, including brass, aluminum and steel options. These parts allow enthusiasts to tailor their crawler to their preferences and enhance its performance even further.

PERFORMANCE MODS
Our featured model was been upgraded with Redcat’s own brass parts which include wheel hexes portal boxes. These parts add weight to the crawler to give it better crawling performance and a heavier overall feel. We also installed a brass edition Reefs RC 99micro servo for enhanced steering authority and some extra bling.

LAUNCH PRICING
Officially priced at $119.99, the Redcat Ascent-18 is already a great value, but Redcat is offering a special limited-time “Launch Pricing” of $99.99 through May 1, 2024. This incredible offer reflects Redcat’s commitment to providing “#ScaleFunForEveryone”, ensuring that enthusiasts of all levels can enjoy the thrill of scale crawling without breaking the bank.

Redcat Racing Ascent-18 RC Crawler
Vehicle Specs

MSRP: $99.99 (Launch Price)
URL: redcatracing.com

Scale: 1/18
Chassis: 2mm flat rail aluminum
Shocks: Aluminum, oil-filled
Suspension: 4-link
Drive System: 4WD
Body: Pre-painted polycarbonate
Wheels: Redcat Classic
Tires: Open-lug soft compound rubber tires
Motor: 180 brushed
ESC: Single unit receiver & ESC
Includes: All electronics, radio, rechargeable 750 mAh 2S LIPO battery pack and charger

FINAL WORD

The capability and value that the Ascent-18 brings makes it an easy decision if you’re looking to add a 1/18-scale crawler to your RC garage. We had tons of fun with it right out of the box and we’re looking forward to hopping it up for even greater performance and enhanced looks.

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Text by James York
Images by Michael Wiene