POW/MIA MONSTER TRUCK

Rob tells us this build was inspired by the Black Out POW/MIA Freightliner Classic built by Chuck Timbrook, which makes the photos of the two he took in Martinsburg W.V. all that much cooler. Like the big rig, Rob’s RC rig is a tribute to the US Military and its fallen heroes. The chassis is Axial’s SMT10 monster truck topped by a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 from Jconcepts. Powerhobby’s 13-turn motor and PH-1060 ESC supply the power while Jconcepts Firestorm tires provide the grip— mounted to black tribute wheels with 3d-printed white beadlock rings (also from Jconcepts.) Getting the black-out look required Tamiya gloss black paint while the crowning touch—the distinctive graphics—were custom made by Rob’s friend Lauren Armstrong, paired with POW/MIA flags from J.B. Scale Graphics. You can follow the build on Rob’s Instagram page Robs_rc_world.

BUILD HIGHLIGHTS

- Chassis: Axial SMT10

- Body: Jconcepts 2005 Chevy Sliverado 1500

- Power System: Powerhobby 13 turn motor and PH-1060 brushed ESC - Battery: Powerhobby 5000mah 2S Lipo

- Wheels and Tires: Jconcepts black tribute wheels, 3D-printed

white beadlock rings, and Firestorm tires

- Shocks: GDS 107mm racing shocks

- Axles: Axial AR-60

- Paint: Tamiya PS-5 Gloss Black

- Graphics: Custom decals by Lauren Armstrong

- Radio System: Flysky GT3-C

- Other Options:

• Incision links

• Monster parts 3D-printed headers (from Shapeways)

• POW MIA flags from J.B. Scale Graphics