Experience big-time crawling in a compact package with the Ascent-18 Scout II Brushless, our 1:18 scale ready-to-run crawler packed with premium components. Powered by a 3450kv 1212-size brushless motor and a 3-channel ESC, this mini machine delivers serious torque, speed, and efficiency-perfect for backyard boulders or indoor obstacle courses. Whether you're pushing boundaries or cruising trails, the Scout II is equipped with high-quality electronics, a 2.4GHz radio, and includes a 750mAh 2S LiPo battery and charger. You'll only need four AA batteries to get rolling. Despite its size, the Scout II is built like its 1:10 scale cousins-durable, capable, and fully loaded. The 3450kv motor delivers speed and torque with improved run-time efficiency. The new "HIGH STEER" front-end geometry adds tighter turning and greater articulation with a redesigned axle housing and portal setup. From portal gears and ring-and-pinion internals to machined aluminum spools and chassis rails-it's built to endure. Aluminum-capped oil-filled shocks, hex drive hardware, underdrive gear options, and 7mm wheel hexes invite performance upgrades and personalization. The International Scout II body is faithfully recreated and features a forward tilt mount with LED lighting-easy access and true-to-life style. The 3-channel 2.4GHz system offers servo reversing, dual rates, steering trims, and a compact ESC-receiver combo for clean chassis layout. It arrives fully assembled with everything you need to hit the trails-just add AA batteries for the transmitter. Compatible with many parts from the brushed Ascent-18 Scout II, Ascent-18, and MT-18 platforms. Expand your crawler's potential with hop-up parts in aluminum, brass, or steel. Whether you want style, strength, or strategic weight, the upgrade path is wide open. Brass Parts: Axle covers, skid plates, front/rear links and more-add strength and crawling balance. Aluminum Parts: Available in red or bronze, including servo horns, diff covers, shock bodies and more. Steel Gears: Overdrive/underdrive gear sets offer competitive tuning for serious drivers.