What is a Tamiya Blackfoot?
The Tamiya Blackfoot was a 1/10-scale, electric radio controlled model monster truck produced by the Tamiya Corporation of Japan.
What is a Blackfoot chassis?
The Blackfoot chassis is the first evolution of the ORV/Frog chassis. Tha chassis is now used as a basis for a Monster Truck. The main changes are redesigned front suspension, now with much better travel/damping and a new radio system cover.
What’s the difference between the Blackfoot and ORV chassis?
The Blackfoot chassis is the first evolution of the ORV/Frog chassis. Tha chassis is now used as a basis for a Monster Truck. The main changes are redesigned front suspension, now with much better travel/damping and a new radio system cover. The rear suspension and drivetrain are in practical terms the same as the ORV.
What kind of body does the Tamiya monster have?
The highly detailed styrene body was that of a Ford F-150 Flareside pickup, itself a carryover from an earlier Tamiya Ford F-150 model based on the SRB-chassis (Special Racing Buggy). Two other similar early releases were given the “monster treatment” as well.
Can you run a Blackfoot motor with an MSc?
You can run the Blackfoot motor with an MSC too. But MSC resistors usually heat up much faster at low speeds. An ESC is a better choice for Tamiya’s Blackfoot. The motor and ESC options are many for a Blackfoot. This includes cheap and reliable ones and a bit high-end ones. However, I would suggest against the stock motor.
What kind of motor does the Blackfoot 2016 have?
The Blackfoot 2016 includes a Mabuchi 540 closed end bell brushed motor, similar to the one in the original kit. The original hexagonal drive axles and diff cups have been upgraded to universal joints and dog bones on the Blackfoot 2016.
Is the Blackfoot the best RC of all time?
The Blackfoot has always been and always will be my favorite RC of all time. Thanks for reading this review, and I would love to read about your Blackfoot experiences in the comments below.