While My Batteries Charge RC Podcast

In this episode of the While My Batteries Charge Podcast, Justin Eglitis of Big 'Merica RC joins me to talk about RC Monster Trucks. Justin's RC Monster Truck videos are very popular and stand out from other videos as he adds real monster truck engine sounds to them to add realism. He's also very good at driving them and creating new tricks for the rest of us to try to keep up with.

 

Check him out: https://www.instagram.com/bigmerica_rc/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigmerica_rc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8jDvWyQ27INnRYb7bwOcHQ

 

Today's guest is Eric Padilla from RC Patina Guy. He creates some of the baddest paint jobs of rusted out and patina'd beauties. Since I like things a bit grungy, I love his work. Be sure to check it out for yourself at his website, instagram and Facebook. 

 

RC Patina Guy links: 

Website: https://www.rcpatinaguy.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rcpatinaguyLLC/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcpatinaguy/

 

This is a quick update from the road. I'm currently in my hotel room waiting for the race tomorrow. I didn't have much time after my move to get anything ready for this specific race, but I'm here to meet people, have fun, and do the best I can with the trucks I brought. 

I know that many of you have been working customizing 1/24 scale crawlers and converting them into Micro Monster Trucks. This Southwest Monster Shop Tiny Titan is a step toward making it easier. One problem I've encountered and fielded many questions about is how to make them faster. There are ways, but it hasn't been easy to figure out what motor mounts, pinions, spur gears, etc to use. Hopefully this list will help clear it up. I don't take credit for it. I sourced it from Michael MacKenzie who worked with Ernie at Southwest Monster Shop on testing his Tiny Titan chassis. He complied a list of parts and I've used that as the base for my list.

 

Start with an Axial SCX24: https://bit.ly/SCX24-67C10

Parts You Need:

• SWMS Tiny Titan Chassis: https://bit.ly/3BnwPwl
• SWMS Wheels (I prefer Narrow width look): https://bit.ly/3Dcp8v0
• AMT MT Tires: https://ebay.us/oURU8G
• Surpass 1220 8600kv Brushless motor: https://amzn.to/3DcmOEi
• Screws To Mount Motor Traxxas tra6643: https://ebay.us/rq8c5X
• Furitek Lizard ESC with Bluetooth Module: https://bit.ly/30c8WLt
• Hot Racing Shocks: https://bit.ly/3Bdl0Jn
• Hot Racing Axial SCX24 0.5M Spur Gear Conversion: https://bit.ly/3HoJ9ku
• Hot Racing Servo Mount: https://bit.ly/3vrIitD
• Hot Racing Steering Links: https://bit.ly/31VgeUT
• Hitec 5065 MG Servo: https://bit.ly/3EhinYM

Other Chassis Options:

• ECB 3D Printing Chassis: https://ebay.us/iftWot
• Mofo RC Monster Truck Chassis: https://bit.ly/3kC2JzG

 

Other Servo Options:

• Cheaper: Emax ES08MAII 12g Analog Metal Gear Servo: https://bit.ly/2XNGLBI
• Better: Reefs 99 Micro servo: https://bit.ly/reefs99micro

The extra hop-ups I did in my build:

• Mofo RC Bulletproof Transmission: https://bit.ly/3ku3JpF
• Hot Racing Links: https://bit.ly/3FbvtqP
• Hot Racing Drive shafts: https://bit.ly/3FbN02u
• Treal overdrive gears (need 2 sets): https://amzn.to/3DdAH4Y
• Hot Racing Front Axle: https://bit.ly/3n8aNdj
• Hot Racing Rear Axle: https://bit.ly/3kuevMq
• Spektrum SR215 receiver: https://bit.ly/3HbGZVa
• Spektrum DX5 Rugged: https://bit.ly/spektrum-rugged

Follow Southwest Monster Shop on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SWMSesalas

 

It was quite a week for new releases in the RC world. Let's talk about that and more. 

I attended my first NR/CTPA World Championship earlier this month in Montpelier, Ohio and had a fantastic time. Because I had such a great time, I called up the RC Monster Truck race director, Eric Krush, to talk with him about the event.  Hope you enjoy it and put it on the calendar for next year!

 

Check out the NR/CTPA at their website http://nrctpa.org/

You know it's true Sean. You can't fight it forever. :) Lots of Upgrades for my SCX24 trucks and the SMT24 we all want, but have to build because it's not available. I talk about the upgrades I'm planning for my micro RCs. 

SCX24s and Accessories: https://bit.ly/AXIAL-SCX24s

Furitek Lizard ESC and Brushless Motor Combo: https://bit.ly/3AazDwr

Hot Racing SCX24 Emax Steering Mount: https://bit.ly/3orL7JM

 

What a great weekend of RC I just had. I was coming off the high of Horizon RC Fest 2021 and landed on the Great Lakes Gauntlet to re-energize it and keep it going.  What an event the Gauntlet was. It also let me see how big the RC hobby is here in the state, which is very encouraging. Beyond events like this, there are two hobby shops supporting the crawling scene in west Michigan: Reaction Hobbies and the Crawler Space–both in Grand Rapids. On top of that, the location of the gauntlet is at Walter RC Park that has tons of RC options from racing, to crawling, to bashing, to flying.  I've also been informed about local indoor off-road tracks that I need to check out. 

 

After talking about the Gauntlet, I answer questions you posted for me on Instagram. Huge thanks to everyone who did respond to my request for questions. 

 

I answer questions like:

"Should I modify my clod or keep it stock?" - rc_amigos

"How good was the new Typhon to actually drive?" - reubydoobe

"What RC's will we see in 2022?" - sideways0815

and more.