Honest reviews, buying guides, and upgrade tips for Redcat Racing RC cars.
From beginner-friendly models like the Volcano EPX to advanced off-road and on-road RC vehicles, this category covers real-world performance, durability, parts compatibility, and value-for-money insights—no hype, just hands-on experience.
I didn’t expect much from the Redcat Ascent 18.I really didn’t. But after one weekend of crawling rocks, dirt piles, and questionable backyard terrain, I caught myself saying, “Okay… this thing is legit.” And that’s exactly why this Redcat Ascent 18 review exists—because sometimes a smaller crawler punches way above its weight class. If you’re … Read more
The RC Truck That Refuses to Die The Redcat Blackout Pro isn’t the kind of RC truck that tries to impress you on paper. When I first started running it, what stood out wasn’t the speed or the specs, but how forgiving it was. I could push it hard, mess up a landing, clip a … Read more
Break One Part… and the Panic Begins At some point, every Redcat owner runs into the same situation. A run goes a little harder than planned, something doesn’t land right, and suddenly the RC isn’t driving the way it did five minutes ago. I’ve had that moment more than once, and the hardest part wasn’t … Read more
Don’t Let the Size Fool You Tiny RC crawlers usually come with compromises. Motors feel underpowered, plastic parts flex too much, or performance drops off as soon as the terrain gets even a little challenging. That’s been my experience more times than I can count. The Redcat Ascent 18 was different from what I expected. … Read more