NEW Redcat Everest Ascent - Is it really THAT good?!

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Stoked to take a look at the new Redcat Racing Everest Ascent, which is the new budget (and performance!) focused 1/10 scale RC crawler. In this video, we take a look at all the features, trail run it, and share my early thoughts! It's definitely an impressive crawler, especially given the price tag of $289!
IN THIS VIDEO
Redcat Ascent LCG RTR Scale 1/10 4x4 RTR alnk.to/aWBSvpi
Lighting kit: www.mytrickrc.com (Dragon controller, rock lights x2, yellow wafer lights)
Traxxas work stand: amzn.to/46V0Sfk
Cowformal waterproofing coating (use code RCGIRL for 10% off): cowrc.com/10ml-cow-formal-sil...
Kaiju body grille 3D print file (free but print 10% smaller): cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/...
Kaiju body hood vents 3D print file (free but print 10% smaller): cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/...
CHAPTERS
Intro (0:00)
First run (1:13)
Features & chassis overview (2:07)
Underdrive install & demo (5:56)
Electronics overview (6:49)
Lighting install (11:09)
Trail Run & Final Thoughts (13:13)
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@ShaneMikula 8 ай бұрын

The Ascent body is actually a bit different than the regular Kaiju body. We downsized it 10% then added the flares and other details, so if you're trying to 3D print the Kaiju pieces, you might have to downsize them by 10% in the slicer. Haven't personally tried it yet though. Great thorough review!

@vincevargas7892 8 ай бұрын

Great work Redcat 💯👊

@FuddyMucker 8 ай бұрын

Has anyone tried to print the grill yet? Or made one for the ascent?

@user-ud5xw8ox8g 8 ай бұрын

Love my Redcat International Scout crawler. Been over 2 years and still going with NO replacements. RC GIRL ROCKS! xoxo

@archerash6695 4 ай бұрын

105k now! Congratulations

@Friskee62 8 ай бұрын

I have seen a few vids so far about this truck. This will for sure be my next RC purchase...thanx RCG.

@SOBRCrawling 4 ай бұрын

Great review, found your channel searching for this to help a friend buy a solid budget build to get started with and this did the trick! 🎉

@JeepsCafe 8 ай бұрын

No way! That redcat looks nice, I like the clear windows. Awesome vid RcGirl

@meadowlarkgal23 8 ай бұрын

Man, what a worthy RC truck for the budget minded. It is always nice to see that you can customized it too! Thanks for the detailed video.

@keithbutler6361 8 ай бұрын

That's a nice looking truck you have there , I recently bought a Redcat international scout 11 , you don't see to many redcats over here in the UK 🇬🇧 but I spotted it on eBay a couple of weeks ago at a crazy cheap price so I grabbed it , boxed with everything you would get from new , plus a good charger gens ace lipo and it's !Ike new , I painted a Hilux body in yellow and it's gorgeous, I love how simple it is so different from the more complex trx4 and traction hobby types , it sounds like your car there with a load gear sound runs great and climbs like a mountain goat , I should of bought one years ago , I wish I could show you how the body turned out definitely one of my favourite trucks , love the videos you do , stay safe RCG 🇬🇧

@user-yi3qu9jg8l 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the info about the 3D grill! Nice to see a company offer a REASONABLY priced performance crawler. I don't care about "branding" of bodies etc for a performance crawler. Plus I think the bodies they have for this look good. Thanks for the review!

@fdcinccavalari5237 8 ай бұрын

Love the flared fenders

@jdsrcs8061 8 ай бұрын

Finally the Red one!!! Looks pretty cool!!!🤘🤘🤘

@DMHRC 8 ай бұрын

Really like this one and cant wait to see what everyone comes up with for it over the next few months

@robertcraig328 8 ай бұрын

I think it's that cute giggle we used to hear when you would land an airplane that is missed so much

@kevinbreaker2683 8 ай бұрын

Looking good👍

@JamesBond-hz2tn 8 ай бұрын

Nice review redcat definitely been upping there game👍👍

@einbahnfreirc1145 8 ай бұрын

Great Video, thanks for that! 🎉

@Yan7001978 8 ай бұрын

This is a great review of a good truck. At that price, it's pretty easy to add to the collection😄

@vincevargas7892 8 ай бұрын

Great video, great rig for the crawling community. Torn between the Red & Blue but the red does pop. Definitely gonna check out the light kit. 💯

@chrishuelsman952 8 ай бұрын

I'm trying to be patient while waiting for my blue one to become available for delivery. Watching all these videos of people running one is making it difficult. Can't wait to make it a little bit better and customized.

@Casitascrawlers 8 ай бұрын

Redcat sent me a message today they are back in stock I got the Red one.

@BluegrassStateRC 8 ай бұрын

Mine is on the way. Im trying to be patient with UPS! 😂

@wordreet 8 ай бұрын

A classic pick up style shell floats my boat that's for sure! Heck, I've just ordered an HPI 1979 Ford F-150 shell for my recently acquired Traxxas E-Maxx! But the chassis and different features of this truck are super impressive too! Thought personally I would prefer the battery weight nearer the front. A really well priced truck.

@RCGirl 8 ай бұрын

Check out the Redcat Ascent in stock here: alnk.to/aWBSvpi

@harlemNYCrc 8 ай бұрын

I like it! Light installation 🔥

@jimbo4203 8 ай бұрын

I really like the new redcat , i like y'alls mtb's too , I've been taking a crawler in my backpack out on the trails a few days a week this year and its really been fun 😊

@CamelTrophy-HK 8 ай бұрын

Lovely video 👍👍

@user-mq9mw8fq6n 8 ай бұрын

Great video nice truck. Redcat is making some great trucks. 😊

@nunyadambidness1444 6 ай бұрын

I own nothing but redcats...... I have the ridge Rock, gen 7 gen 8 and a 1st gen kaijuon 6s it's a small 1/8 scale with the 10th scale body only in blue it looks like same body as your sweet ride. I'm going to order the body from this ascent asap. Redcat really did a good job at fair price. As far as I'm concerned they're getting better every year 👍🏻 btw had kaiju 2 years my first basher and I'm proud to say in behalf of redcat I've had zero problems 💪🏻 I've also upgraded everything you can buy in metal aluminum. With super big 5th scale tires a million times better then stock 💪🏻 ty for all you do for us RC hobbiest to learn. I also hot glue locked center diff. Handles like it's on rails😅

@echobeefpv8530 8 ай бұрын

I was waiting for your review of this truck. My first ( and only 1/10th scale ) is the Redcat Gen 8 Axe edition. Over the last 2 years, I have beat the crap out of it, and it is one of the best RC's I own. This truck is a great base model to start someone off, but the lack of serious modulation in low speed ( not brushless ) means one of the first changes will be the motor/ESC, pretty costly. By the time an average hobbyist mods this up, it will be about the same price, or more. Love your review, and the lights are killer !! Again, at the price point, it is a great starter rig, no doubt !!

@Casitascrawlers 8 ай бұрын

Today I had a message from Redcat they where back in stock so I went right over to the website & ordered it. I’m putting in the back underdrive & place order for the lower priced Hobbywing 2/1 combo & metal beadlocks & new tires. Probably going to use Flysky 5 for a receiver & radio.

@Fortes_RC_Adv 8 ай бұрын

Awesome crawler from Redcat with a bombastic price. I hope arrive here in Portugal also with a good price❤️‍🔥💪😍

@slick4596 8 ай бұрын

Very well explained..Mahalo 🤙🏽

@JD-tl7ld 8 ай бұрын

I love the red, but wish it was two piece and boattailed like the blue one.

@rylanshelton9408 8 ай бұрын

That's called a dovetail. I've never heard anyone in my life call it a boat tail. That would mean it's normal size in the rear if referring to a boat lol. A doves tall is what it looks like not a boat "tail" lol. I think you made that word up😂

@JD-tl7ld 8 ай бұрын

@@rylanshelton9408 It comes from my experience with weapons and bullets. A lot of your rifle bullets will be spitzer pointed in the front, and boattailed in the rear.

@rylanshelton9408 8 ай бұрын

@@JD-tl7ld well this is RC and nobody in my 4 years of rc crawling said that. So it's not an RC term like you said. Even my friends and I deal with guns that crawl RC but nobody has ever said that. It's because it resembles a doves tail actually so we only use that term. The rear end doesn't look Like a bullet so it just makes no sense to most people

@JD-tl7ld 8 ай бұрын

@@rylanshelton9408 They may not use that term in RC, but it does resemble a boattail bullet. Smaller at the front, wider in the middle, and tapering to a boattail in the rear. I could see dovetail being used. A dovetail is also smaller on both ends, while being wider in the middle. While you have never heard boattail being used in RC, I have never heard dovetail being use either.

@sheldon793 8 ай бұрын

@@rylanshelton9408who TF cares what you call it, you knew what he meant, it's not that serious.

@CasperRc81 8 ай бұрын

Red one is the best looking. That red cat would look the part being towed on a flatbed trailer behind your hi trail red 72’ blazer. Great video

@rcplaytime 8 ай бұрын

fantastic looking truck, really like it 😀👍👍👍👍👍👍😀

@donaldcarter1206 8 ай бұрын

Mine comes in monday. I did get the blue truck though.

@stompmaster 8 ай бұрын

Well dang! I moved to Texas 12 years ago. 2 more weeks here and I'm out! Can't take it anymore! Heading back to the PNW. 🥳

@tylerseabook9423 8 ай бұрын

This thing’s awesome

@RickyD1968 8 ай бұрын

Looks like an Awesome crawler for little money !!!!!!

@randyblankenship8206 8 ай бұрын

Rc girl I went out and bought me a traxxas TRXM HIGH TRAIL EDITION AND LOVE IT IM LEARNING RC TRUCKS THANK YOU SO MUCH

@GearWorksRc 8 ай бұрын

Pretty cool Redcat is going with Budget friendly Rcs stuff is so expensive anymore i always have to hear how expensive stuff is getting now a days and it gets very annoying to hear love your videos been looking for a good crawler cant wait to get it. Love your videos.

@markcole6475 8 ай бұрын

Very interested in this rig …I’ve got a few redcat crawlers and very pleased with them…..nobody has this new ascent in stock…back order from Redcat… I don’t understand why these companies don’t have a good supply of stock when they release these new vehicles?

@robertwhite7845 8 ай бұрын

I think if I get the new Redcat Everest, those wheels are definitely going to come off for some metal ones with beadlocks and I would get some tires with some soft foam in them. Maybe some Pro-Line Baja Pro X tires would look great on this thing.

@georgerobert86 8 ай бұрын

Now I need some lights lol.

@aguyinnc2865 8 ай бұрын

Looks cool, would like to get a set of those lights for my Trailwalker. Not sure if I know how to mount them up though, lol.

@MrDan1713 8 ай бұрын

I really wish Redcat had partnered with Hobbywing and supplied the Ascents with a Fusion SE like the Axe units. As far as waterproofing the receiver, Redcat has some of the best receiver boxes I have seen.

@RCGirl 8 ай бұрын

Agree. That's probably the one upgrade it could really benefit from.

@MrDan1713 8 ай бұрын

@@RCGirl some of the places I crawl at have a "stock" class which doesn't allow any changes in motor type. If your truck came with a brushed motor you have to run a brushed motor. I think an Ascent with a Fusion would do very well in these classes.

@egm092478 8 ай бұрын

That control storage will be good to put in a lipo battery instead of the AA

@liamRC5487 8 ай бұрын

Hi Girl. Good info. I think ig works fine. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@ellencampbell4976 8 ай бұрын

👍

@johnclapperton5556 8 ай бұрын

Seems a mice truck at a good price for beginners. Have to look for it here in Ontario ( Canada ) and hope it is reasonably priced here too

@RhiceyHarierar 3 ай бұрын

Just got the mini may get the big one hehehehe

@ljaysperspective1775 8 ай бұрын

Nice crawler from RedCat, stepping up there game. If this same truck was manufactured from another more reputable source, you would be sure to pay more for it imho. In fact, you have to spend more on tweeking a better truck to your driving preference anyway Ex: axial base camp or Traxxes TRX- 4 sport. This truck gets you in the game, its a nice looking, the price is fair and the options are limitless. Honeslty whats not to like. Enjoyed the vid.👍

@hondafreak8613 8 ай бұрын

DG-1 had one flaw. The connector coming from controller to chassis is so hard to disconnect and a lil tug will break wires from DG-1.

@RoadsideRC 8 ай бұрын

I'm #teamred as well! :) Been really enjoying this truck. Surprises me what it does straight out of the box. Any more upgrades done to it yet?

@AMurderOfTurtles 4 ай бұрын

My dad just got a UTB18. The Ascent looks awesome, but would it be a better buy to grab something like an FCX18 to stick with him more?

@oupekha 6 күн бұрын

0:30 is it normal that the rear and font wheel run in different speed?

@WAYUPDUDE1382 8 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰🥰

@user-ri2yc2lu7i 8 ай бұрын

i like the trx4 ford f150 ranger trail rc truck i love

@kevinbreaker2683 8 ай бұрын

Like the red ,,1

@morepower-4.6 8 ай бұрын

The blue body still has tire rub even. Yeah it’s stupid slow on 2s!! That’s all I have with a deans plug on it for right now .

@aknmtbr 6 ай бұрын

How does this compare to the ecto black?

@Fly2kill1 8 ай бұрын

Do you think it can handle a brushless system? I want to build a 1/10th mega truck

@Michael19B59 8 ай бұрын

That's a cool looking truck. Redcat makes some good trucks. It just doesn't seem they get the attention some of the other companies get.

@vichetdragoncars3186 3 ай бұрын

The RC Pretty Girl ❤

@josephlawrence6873 8 ай бұрын

Does it have decent speed to use as a trail truck?

@robbrcnstuff4220 8 ай бұрын

Are you going to demolition ranch?

@Josh-zt9yk 2 ай бұрын

What size of battery do you use

@user-og5ko2zw6m 8 ай бұрын

Do you feel the front links are on wrong? Others have mentioned the curve part is suppose to be vertical rather than sideways for a high clearance link.

@Casitascrawlers 8 ай бұрын

They are they where shipped like that & yes they need to be turned the right position.

@user-og5ko2zw6m 8 ай бұрын

@@Casitascrawlers Thanks for clarifying.

@RCGirl 8 ай бұрын

Ah good to know! I also saw on the FB group that some of the links also shipped backwards lol

@franklinforce716 8 ай бұрын

You're very ❤❤😊

@Wreckedekcoupe 8 ай бұрын

Is the red one 10 bucks cheaper? Im looking to get one on the 1st.

@Wreckedekcoupe 8 ай бұрын

Mabe I should watch LOL

@allmightygreat1892 8 ай бұрын

Good luck getting parts

@danialirfan8847 8 ай бұрын

The grille look like Datsun 510

@0wl999 8 ай бұрын

Good looking truck, but i wish it was a regular monster truck.

@BenjaminHagan-oo4kb 8 ай бұрын

I can make you some stuff for your truck with my 3D printed

@K15oy 8 ай бұрын

This or the Gen8 v2?

@RCGirl 8 ай бұрын

Depends if you want more of a crawler (this one) or trail truck (gen8).

@andresfeliperojas8771 4 ай бұрын

What should my first rc car be!?! Salud 🥂

@runklestiltskin_2407 8 ай бұрын

And now make it a kit

@themountain59 8 ай бұрын

I always cringe when they say "performance base" 😂😂

@auxil47 8 ай бұрын

Not for nothing but I don't see this truck being better than my Redcat Everest 10 nor my Gen8 V2, I suppose if it had four wheel steering I might be interested but as it is now I wont be buying this nor am I going to buy the new Traxxas TRX4M Ford F150. Its ground clearance seems to only out class other Traxxas 1/18's I have other 1/18's like the Evo Harvest which has almost double the ground clearance and for less money so I can now maneuver those funds for something else, thanks for the information RC Girl.

@aceaweber8302 7 ай бұрын

I'm looking for you girl ! A woman who knows what the hell we are talking about ! I'm in love I love you !!

@robertcraig328 8 ай бұрын

Whatever happened

@allyoucando8486 8 ай бұрын

Truck fart 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@EazyDuz18 8 ай бұрын

You single?

@LMH710 3 күн бұрын

Your kidding

@AnthonyELombardi 8 ай бұрын

I hope you're not going to the traxass facility. If you are, I'm sorry traxass is the bully of the rc world.

@RCGirl 8 ай бұрын

I don't agree with all their practices, but the staff I've engaged with there have been really great to work with and are legit hobbyists at heart.

@darrell9723 7 ай бұрын

Iv had issues with mine and redcat customer service wont even reply back ,ill never buy another redcat ever

@RCGirl 7 ай бұрын

What issues? Did you buy direct? If not, reach out to the place you bought it. They might be quicker to respond.

@darrell9723 4 ай бұрын

Mine came broke and I also brought a extra clear body that came with a huge scratch and no decals at all I contacted redcat no reply iv tried a few times ill never buy another redcat

@robertcraig328 8 ай бұрын

We missed the girl that used to fly airplanes in her videos lasted 5 two 10 minutes long. Nowadays for videos last about 60 second s and all we get to see is her opening abox whatever happened to you and mountain Mike flying airplanes????

@Mark-qv4bn 8 ай бұрын

I'm not liking blue anything anymore. Red, green, brown, purple, orange anything but blue. Red is good. I won't buy a blue rc car or truck for any reason.