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Redcat has launched the unbelievable little Ascent-18 Scout II, 1:18 scale crawler, in a ready-to-run brushless model. Powered by a 3450kv 1212-size brushless motor and a 3-channel brushless ESC, this crawler presents distinctive efficiency. Whether or not you are after a leisurely journey or tackling powerful obstacles, the Ascent-18 Scout II Brushless is as much as the duty. The RTR brushless version features a 2.4GHz radio, premium electronics, together with a battery and charger.
The 1:18 scale crawler section has gained important traction, and it’s straightforward to see why. These mini rock crawlers present the thrill of conquering powerful terrains, permitting fanatics to sort out impediment programs wherever—even throughout the consolation of their houses. The brushless Ascent-18 Scout II is a finely crafted car, made with precision, utilizing top-notch elements, all whereas sustaining an inexpensive worth level. Bringing the identical degree of efficiency, high quality, and worth that Redcat’s 1:10 scale crawlers are identified for, the Ascent-18 Scout II delivers large-scale efficiency, in a small bundle. Regardless of its compact measurement, this crawler boasts premium options usually present in bigger, dearer fashions.
The brushless Ascent-18 Scout II stands out within the 1:18 scale crawler market with its spectacular array of high-performance options. It comes geared up with ball bearings, hex drive {hardware}, aluminum-capped oil-filled shocks, and non-obligatory underdrive gearing for the transmission. Moreover, the Ascent-18 Scout II boasts portal axles with metallic portal gears and metallic ring-and-pinion gears, machined aluminum spools, sturdy aluminum chassis rails, 7mm wheel hexes, and a exceptional steering angle.
Redcat has redesigned the entrance axle housing, entrance portal internal portal field, suspension hyperlinks, and added entrance portal common shafts to offer this mini crawler extra steering than its predecessors. Redcat calls this new entrance finish “HIGH STEER” or HS for brief. The title says all of it and this new setup positive gives quite a lot of steering. Tight radius’? Sure, please!
The electronics bundle that comes with the Ascent-18 Scout II is equally exceptional, that includes a strong 1212 measurement 3450kv brushless motor, a high-precision 4kg coreless metal-geared micro servo, a 750mAh 2S LiPo battery, and a Redcat 2.4GHz three-channel radio system. It additionally contains LED headlights and taillights, including an additional degree of realism and performance.
Highly effective Brushless Motor: The Ascent-18 Scout II encompasses a 1212 measurement 3450kv brushless motor that delivers spectacular torque for this compact crawler, offering wonderful wheel velocity to beat obstacles that might problem brushed crawlers. Plus, there are numerous motors accessible that match seamlessly into this setup. The brushless motor’s effectivity additionally helps lengthen run occasions on a single cost.
Precision Metallic-Geared Micro Servo: Regardless of its compact measurement, the Hexfly HX-M4K 4kg coreless metallic gear micro servo included within the Ascent-18 Scout II packs spectacular energy. Usually present in upgraded autos, this high-performance servo makes the Ascent-18 Scout II a standout within the RTR class.
Aluminum-Capped Oil-Crammed Shocks: The Ascent-18 Scout II is provided with aluminum-capped oil-filled shocks that present easy, constant efficiency throughout numerous terrains. These shocks could be tuned with totally different oil weights and is derived to adapt to your driving model and the obstacles you encounter.
Ball Bearings: The brushless Ascent-18 Scout II is provided with ball bearings as a substitute of bushings all through the car, guaranteeing easy operation, longevity, and improved effectivity. This not solely units it aside within the 1:18 scale crawler market but additionally contributes to longer run occasions on a single cost.
Hex {Hardware}: Redcat makes use of high-quality hex {hardware} for enhanced sturdiness and straightforward upkeep, guaranteeing the Ascent-18 Scout II can face up to powerful situations.
Spectacular Steering Angle: The Ascent-18 Scout II Brushless boasts a newly designed “Excessive Steer” steering angle, permitting it to simply maneuver tight spots and conquer difficult obstacles, making it a high performer within the 1:18 scale crawler class.
Newly Designed Outer Portal Meeting: The newly designed C-Hub and internal portal field gives extra floor clearance on the outer entrance axle.
Aluminum Chassis Rails: The 2mm flat rail aluminum chassis presents an ideal mixture of energy and efficiency. Its light-weight construct permits the Ascent-18 Scout II to glide over obstacles whereas offering a stable basis for stability and dealing with.
Portal Axles: That includes portal axles, the Ascent-18 Scout II positive factors elevated floor clearance and decreased torque twist, all whereas guaranteeing easy, dependable efficiency with metallic portal gears, ring gears, and pinion gears.
Machined Aluminum Spools: The machined aluminum spools keep traction on all 4 tires. When one tire lifts off the bottom, the opposite three proceed powering by means of obstacles, conserving the crawler transferring.
Metallic Gears: The brushless Ascent-18 Scout II is provided with metallic gears, guaranteeing superior sturdiness and providing a better gear discount within the transmission in comparison with the brushed model. Paired with the 3450kv brushless motor, this setup strikes the proper stability of energy and velocity, delivering the final word crawling expertise.
7mm Wheel Hexes: The Ascent-18 Scout II’s 7mm wheel hexes supply flexibility in wheel and tire customization, offering the choice to change to all kinds of standard tires and wheels. Whereas the inventory setup performs excellently, this characteristic opens up additional customization alternatives.
Entrance Tilt Physique: The entrance tilt physique mounting system simplifies upkeep and provides to the aesthetic enchantment of the Ascent-18 Scout II. The quarter-turn locking mechanism eliminates the necessity for physique clips, making it simpler to take away and change the physique. The Worldwide Scout II physique has been meticulously recreated on this little crawler, making it among the finest wanting mini crawlers available on the market at the moment. The preinstalled LED lighting system provides to the realism and driving expertise of the superb little crawler.
2.4GHz Radio System: With a high-quality 2.4GHz radio system providing twin charges, servo reversing, steering trims, and throttle trims, it’s straightforward to arrange your brushless Ascent-18 Scout II for precision management. The built-in receiver and ESC scale back weight and maximize accessible chassis house, permitting for extra versatile weight distribution.
Prepared-to-Run (RTR): The brushless Ascent-18 Scout II comes totally assembled and able to run, full with all electronics, a 750mAh 2S LiPo battery, charger, and radio. You solely want to offer 4 AA batteries for the transmitter to get began.
Elements Compatibility: Many elements of the brushless Ascent-18 Scout II are shared with the brushed Ascent-18 Scout II, brushed Ascent-18, brushless Ascent-18, and MT-18 monster truck. This compatibility makes discovering components and upgrades easy, permitting easy swaps when a number of autos are owned.
Out there Hop-Up Elements: Redcat gives a formidable choice of high-quality hop-up components for the brushless Ascent-18 Scout II, permitting fanatics to start out customizing straight away. These efficiency upgrades embody each brass and aluminum choices, with most aluminum components accessible in purple or bronze for added personalization. Brass is heavier than aluminum, so you possibly can strategically add weight the place wanted whereas bettering energy with out pointless bulk. This characteristic is very useful for these planning to compete with their compact crawler. Along with enhancing efficiency, these components additionally boast an excellent end that appears visually hanging.
Out there brass efficiency hop up components embody: Outer portal axle field cowl, servo mounting bracket, diff covers, entrance hyperlinks, rear hyperlinks, steering hyperlink, heart skid plate, and wheel hexes.
Out there aluminum efficiency hop up components embody: Servo mounting bracket, diff covers, entrance hyperlinks, rear hyperlinks, steering hyperlink, shock our bodies, heart skid plate, and servo horn.
Out there metal efficiency hop up components embody: Metal transmission gear set and an overdrive/underdrive portal gear set (Entrance overdrive = 11.3%, Rear underdrive = 11.7%, Whole underdrive/overdrive = 23%)
