Best Value in Micro Crawling!! Redcat Ascent 18 Unboxing, Test, Review

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Honey - I shrunk the RC truck!!! :)
From the outside, it literally looks like Redcat took their 1/10 Ascent and shrunk it! Perhaps they washed it in hot water? :)
Does 1:10 performance translate down to 1:18??
Priced at $119...can this compete with the higher priced micro crawlers that are offered out there?? Only one way to find out! :)
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Video timeline:
0:00 Ascent 18
0:20 Unboxing
1:51 Overview
4:11 Size Comparison
6:05 Battery
6:41 Deeper look
8:54 Indoor Test
10:09 Outdoor Test
13:24 Review
15:00 Weight
15:40 Price
16:24 Upgrades
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 88
@BangForYourBuckRc
@BangForYourBuckRc 2 місяці тому
I had a feeling Redcat would be having an entry into the mini crawler segment, and Wow, what an entry, just like it’s big brother! Great Lo speed modulation too! $120 is a great price for this and $100 is even better. This is great news for sure! Thanks Troy!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Thanks for the support Robby! It is a great deal of a new launch!
@anthonyjohnson3690
@anthonyjohnson3690 2 місяці тому
I ordered one during the live 😂
@squatcrew
@squatcrew 2 місяці тому
We're quite impressed, might have to check this out!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
It really is quite good, and a good value.
@tomlevier3615
@tomlevier3615 Місяць тому
I'm a newbie to RC and I've been wanting a micro crawler for a while. I saw the ascent all over youtube and I couldn't resist the 99 dollar price. - $106.00 with tax. It arrived last week and I really love this crawler. Looking forward to learning how to drive it.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
Great choice! Glad you got your hands on one - they are a hot commodity. I hope you enjoy it!
@muzicgr8
@muzicgr8 2 місяці тому
Awesome video I love Redcat. Thanks man
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Thanks for watching!
@shanedougherty1978
@shanedougherty1978 2 місяці тому
Ok. Just finished the video. Impressed is an understatement! And no freaking wait for upgrades!!! Omg. Love your channel brother!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Thank you again for your discretion! I am VERY happy with this truck.
@shanedougherty1978
@shanedougherty1978 2 місяці тому
Hey brother, No worries.
@kirbyjeffery4773
@kirbyjeffery4773 2 місяці тому
That's the best one I have seen !!! I am definitely thinking about getting a couple of those
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
They really are quite good!
@MJBrandonEnglish
@MJBrandonEnglish 2 місяці тому
man i dont have a small scale crawler and now i need to get one. awesome video as always man
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Glad I could be a bad influence! :)
@stlrider4714
@stlrider4714 2 місяці тому
Troy you're doing big things, even with a small form factor like the awesome 18.. Great review brother!! ❤
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Thank you! More to come on this one!
@ohiovalleyrcdrone
@ohiovalleyrcdrone 2 місяці тому
I need one of these!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Get it while they are on the introductory price - and put the saved $$ to some upgrades!
@oncady8304
@oncady8304 2 місяці тому
I am really in love with micro crawlers from what I see on youtube and this one looks great. I wish I would have money to buy one and get into crawling. But unfortunately I live in Romania and I can’t even afford a micro crawler. Life is certainly harder in the balkans.😢
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Thank you for the comment. Good luck!
@SleekHobbies88
@SleekHobbies88 2 місяці тому
I ordered mine 😊 awesome Ved
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Hope you enjoy it! They did a good job on this one.
@thomasblair7996
@thomasblair7996 2 місяці тому
Great video, great truck and all the upgrades at the same time, how can it get any better, I see this taking the 18th scale class,there on a great roll,thanks troy!!!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Yes! This thing really is quite nice!
@Lee.gRC27
@Lee.gRC27 2 місяці тому
Be refreshing to actually see an unbiased full review,, just seams like everyone is reading from a sales script,, I've seen so many channels pushing this that it's like a commercial on repeat, ( just an observation and my personal opinion),
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
No bias, no script.
@Lee.gRC27
@Lee.gRC27 2 місяці тому
​@@RoadsideRCjust affiliate links 🤷‍♂️🤔
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
@@Lee.gRC27 Of course! Why would I not put them there? #1 question I get on my videos, "where can I get one like that?" People actually get mad when there aren't links! :)
@rjmara6781
@rjmara6781 2 місяці тому
For $99 I don’t think you can beat it for what it comes with, all the reviews I’ve seen so far are positive and I’ll definitely be adding one to the garage.
@charlieshankles
@charlieshankles 2 місяці тому
Haters gonna hate. Great review. I'll be getting one
@crawlerjunkie4512
@crawlerjunkie4512 2 місяці тому
Redcat has been overlooked for a long while.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
If they keep creating solid products like this, they will earn a good reputation!
@adamhudson6812
@adamhudson6812 2 місяці тому
Hope it doesn’t have the same axle issues the Redcat ascent has. Looking forward to getting this! Thank you for the video!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
I'm curious what axle issue you are talking about. I have put mine through torture and have not had an issue.
@adamhudson6812
@adamhudson6812 2 місяці тому
@@RoadsideRC the universal shafts that connect to the gear pins fell out on both sides on three front from the factory. Never seen that happen on any crawler I have. Maybe 1/10th scale bashers.
@NathanStorer-RC
@NathanStorer-RC 2 місяці тому
Man, that ESC wine is rough lol. I wouldn't hate bushings, they're kind of perfect for lazy people like me who don't keep up with maintenance after trudging through mud and water lol. Love that it has oil filled shocks and a metal gear servo. Two mounting positions might be helpful for separating ESC and receiver; I'd like to hook it up to my RC8X. Great video, looking forward to seing it perform with upgrades installed!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
The ESC wine is not as bad in person as it sounds on the camera. In a couple days, video will be out with this vs the TRX4M vs the FX-118. This is the quietest of the bunch. Stay tuned - I have a bunch of videos lined up!
@BangForYourBuckRc
@BangForYourBuckRc 2 місяці тому
Hey Troy. What awesome little beast and at such a great price! Are these available now at Redcat racing? They really did a nice job at shrinking it all down to be a mini version of its big bro. I think that controller is used with a lot of Rgt crawlers now. Love this! 👊🏼 great review video !
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Yep - available on the website and LHS
@BangForYourBuckRc
@BangForYourBuckRc 2 місяці тому
@@RoadsideRC thanks man, just ordered the Red one
@redline3036
@redline3036 2 місяці тому
I like that its the same length as the trx4m the scx24 I don't even consider a competitor you have to upgrade so much on those things to get them to perform or crawl halfway decent.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
I agree 100%!
@wingnutbert9685
@wingnutbert9685 2 місяці тому
I like that it's really closer to the size of the SCX24's. But that high pitched whine might be a killjoy for me. I can't take high pitch sounds my whole life. Walking into a jewelry store of museum with laser alarms is brutal. And the esc whine is coming through my headphones really bad. Great run though. Thanks for the vid. Maybe this will finally get the SCX24 dept at Axial to pull their heads out of their axxes.....
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
It isn't the size of the SCX24 - same wheelbase as the TRX-4M and FX-118. Not sure why the sound came across so bad on camera. It is actually rather quiet in person.
@wingnutbert9685
@wingnutbert9685 2 місяці тому
@@RoadsideRCSure looks closer to the SCX24 that the TRX does. Especially the body. Wheel base might be the same, but overall, it looks like it would fit on a 1/24th course better than many of the 1/18th rigs. I just prefer the SCX smaller size. But It looks like 1/18th is taking over the market for micros. Just wish they'd nail down a scale standard. :)
@robinkesterlives
@robinkesterlives 2 місяці тому
I found the 18th scale are my jam so to speak. So seeing this, esp after the successful 10th Ascent, makes me happy! I may have to order one :D I mean, one more rig isnt going to take up that much space vs a 10th scale right lol :D
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Ha! Yes - they are smaller, so easily 2-for-1 in space. :)
@robinkesterlives
@robinkesterlives 2 місяці тому
@@RoadsideRC I already want 2, so I can make one super custom. But Im still working on other projects :D
@TrokaRC
@TrokaRC 2 місяці тому
👍
@CaptainC6969
@CaptainC6969 2 місяці тому
When it is a receiver & esc combo, is it still possible to run your own receiver so you can use your own transmitter (i.e. NB4)? Thanks in advance!
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Yes - but you will need to run a standalone ESC as well.
@MrCveedub
@MrCveedub 2 місяці тому
Actually pretty excited for this one. Wonder if the Spektrum Firma would do well in it?
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Great question! I am thinking of going Furitek.
@MrCveedub
@MrCveedub 2 місяці тому
I totally would, but I bought it when it was $50@@RoadsideRC
@MrCveedub
@MrCveedub 2 місяці тому
@@RoadsideRC I snagged an extra one (or two ;) using your link
@TheLilhulk1111
@TheLilhulk1111 2 місяці тому
It’s a good deal, but you can buy the one tint scale, get wheels and tires and a little bit of weight and it’ll be cheaper than that than getting all the upgrades for that
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Some folks, it is not about the price, but about indoor usage, etc. I personally prefer 1:10. But - this is the cheapest 1:18 with good performance, so the best one to choose based on your thoughts.
@DTW-bx2vy
@DTW-bx2vy 2 місяці тому
What are the length of the Ascent 18 shocks from mounting hole to mounting hole in mm? I am waiting on my Ascent 18 to come & the first thing I need to change out is the shocks being I do not like the design. The shock springs are far too stiff in my opinion & needs more sag in the shock travel.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Sorry for the late reply, I was out of town. I get around 53mm when fully extended for both front and rear.
@DTW-bx2vy
@DTW-bx2vy 2 місяці тому
@@RoadsideRC Thank you for the infomation
@jayb3518
@jayb3518 Місяць тому
I'd like to see a trx4M body mated tot he ascent, sure it would hamper the approach angle, but I think you could make it work really easily, just for scale looks. but then again, by the time you spend 100 for the redcat, and then 60 for a traxxas body , or 30 for an aftermarket for the traxxas, then you'd be back at about the price of a trx4m, so would it be worth it, unless the ascent out the box is better than the trx4m.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC Місяць тому
I do believe the Ascent out of the box is better than the TRX4M...but a lot of that also comes down to those crazy heavy bodies they have on there...and the overhang with the bumpers. So, I do agree. I don't see much value in spending all of that $$$ to put TRX4M stuff on an Ascent.
@kellykuretich6366
@kellykuretich6366 2 місяці тому
👍👍😁😁
@scottfuller6541
@scottfuller6541 2 місяці тому
Overdrive/underdrive gears already gone! lol I Got a blue one, and there is a clear bodies ,if you want to paint one.
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Yes! I don't have a set of the over/under gears yet. I thought they hadn't been released yet.
@scottfuller6541
@scottfuller6541 2 місяці тому
@@RoadsideRC maybe that’s what I’m seeing then on their website they just haven’t got them yet
@christianrambissoon1141
@christianrambissoon1141 2 місяці тому
Mount the ESC and battery up front?
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
That is coming in tomorrow's video! Stay tuned!
@christianrambissoon1141
@christianrambissoon1141 2 місяці тому
@@RoadsideRC I will! 😁
@EricsRcS
@EricsRcS 2 місяці тому
Fms has the same controller it has flysky technologie in it
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Nice!
@mauriciobuitragoosorio230
@mauriciobuitragoosorio230 2 місяці тому
Please mini redcat gen 7 ou gen 8v3
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Curious - why do you want a small Gen7? This truck is much better!
@RcNickster709
@RcNickster709 2 місяці тому
IDK why. But I am still not feeling that pull to the small rigs. Nicely done though Troy
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
For what you do, I 100% would not recommend going small. That SCX6 fits you much better!
@RcNickster709
@RcNickster709 2 місяці тому
@@RoadsideRC You never know, though. lol But you're right, Big scale works here.
@franktl3423
@franktl3423 2 місяці тому
Stock shocks / suspension seem to do a better job than its bigger brother. A no brainer for those who can buy one for 99 dollars. Did put one in the basket planning to buy one to join my 1/10 scale ascent. However adding shipment and taxes makes it almost double the price.. making it almost as expensive as what the 1/10 went for in the US…😢 Already having paid shipping and taxes on that one (not making it a cheap crawler over here anymore😊) I will have to pass on this one. Real shame…
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
Shipping and taxes are a part of life! Are you in Hawaii? Not sure if I remember that correctly.
@wingnutbert9685
@wingnutbert9685 2 місяці тому
Jeezus........if you're in the States and finding that, as a Canadian, I'm really gonna get screwed!!! Maybe I'll put one in a the cart and see how bad my eyes water.....
@DavidFernandez-sc5ws
@DavidFernandez-sc5ws 2 місяці тому
With all the great mini crawlers the exist. For the life of me I do not understand why people buy a trx4m
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
What folks say so far - scale over performance.
@billyb5057
@billyb5057 2 місяці тому
a great review on this one mate surprised how well it did on test know theres mods coming soon guess *💯full view👀Au🦘👍like☑*
@RoadsideRC
@RoadsideRC 2 місяці тому
You know me too well Billy! :) First mod video is coming today!
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