TheNewsGuy Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 The Ascent Fusion elevates performance with cutting-edge upgrades, boasting increased power, durability, and a significantly lower center of gravity compared to its predecessor. Despite these enhancements, it remains lighter than the Everest Ascent. Features: Vehicle Scale: 1/10 Engine / Motor: Hobbywing WP Fusion BL 540spec RTR 1800kv motor with integrated ESC Transmission: Forward & Reverse Drive System: 4 Wheel Drive Length: 424mm Width: 242mm Height: 213mm Servo Type: 35kg Metal Gear Waterproof Servo (Capable of 42kg @8.4V) Wheelbase: 313mm Ground Clearance: 70mm Chassis Type: 3mm Carbon Fiber Frame Rails Wheel Width: 47mm Wheel Diameter: 118mm Suspension: Aluminum Body Oil Filled Shocks Speed Control Type: Hobbywing WP Fusion BL 540spec RTR - 40a ESC Radio System: RTX-4C - 4 Channel Radio System, Adjustable EPA On All Channels Dry Weight: 5.34lbs (2422grams) Battery: Not Included Needed to Run: 2-3S LIPO shorty battery pack, LIPO charger, AA Batteries for Transmitter Link: https://www.redcatracing.com/collections/featured-products/products/redcat-ascent-fusion-crawler-1-10-lcg-rock-crawler?variant=40707841523802 View full news article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steephill Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 That looks pretty good as is. The body isn't the best looking, but not many lcg rigs do. Good motor choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Yehh a fusion system I have those in my TRx4 and 6 they are brilliant 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 seen a few YT video`s and this looks a winner on spec and performance but same old thing, we dont have a Redcat dealer here in UK and shipping plus import from Redcat makes this less tempting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Price and taxes is taking this into TRX4 price range 😞 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 From what i have seen this will run rings round a TRX4 but then there is the long term reliability, even this Traxxas hater would be first to admit the TRX4 seems to be ultra reliable, i imagine there will be a YT video soon with this rig up against a TRX 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Yep that would be interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 What Fusion system is it? Is this the first brushless rtr of its kind? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 7 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: What Fusion system is it? Is this the first brushless rtr of its kind? got a feeling it might be first RTR brushless crawler in mass production, does look a real capable rig 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Its the Hobby Wing 540 motor 1800kv and as above could be the 1st 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 1 minute ago, Stormbringer said: Its the Hobby Wing 540 motor 1800kv and as above could be the 1st Didnt that come with higher than a 40a ESC? Could be wrong? I agree, it looks incredibly capable!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Just checked it and it is 40A https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/hobbywing-quicrun-fusion-se-for-crawler-1800kv-540-spec-1347889 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 40amp should be plenty for a crawler, i would be surprised if that motor pulled more than 20 amps 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 this is a specific low cg build designed for hardcore crawling, the trx is more of a trail truck, built to withstand what kids would do to it, a pro low cg setup like this in the hands of kids will be destroyed pretty quick. anyway looks like a decent bit of kit that competes with the likes of the custom lowcg element chassis, trx4 isnt the market for this cars competition, element and vanquish are imo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) Liking this but parts availability puts me off but hats off to the fusion combo. Edited March 22 by stretch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steephill Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 9 hours ago, stretch said: Liking this but parts availability puts me off but hats off to the fusion combo. That's why I've never bothered with redcat. Uk spares seem very limited. Plenty of other brands with spares available in the UK. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 37 minutes ago, steephill said: That's why I've never bothered with redcat. Uk spares seem very limited. Plenty of other brands with spares available in the UK. Have to ask, why is Modelsport or Wheelspin not a UK dealer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 51 minutes ago, Lone-wolf said: Have to ask, why is Modelsport or Wheelspin not a UK dealer You mean as in the actual distributor? I dont think that woud work if a shop was also the distibutor. It'd give a bias of what products they push surely? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 2 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: You mean as in the actual distributor? I dont think that woud work if a shop was also the distibutor. It'd give a bias of what products they push surely? good point would have to go through CML or such like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyboy_uk Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 19 hours ago, Lone-wolf said: got a feeling it might be first RTR brushless crawler in mass production, does look a real capable rig Redcat did a black version of their Gen8 Scout II a while back that came with an Hobbywing Axe brushless system. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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