Lone-wolf Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I am sort of thinking about getting a new blackfoot , is there anything bad about them, i seem to hear the stock shocks need upgrading, is the stock steering good or bad, what should i know about this model before making a decision? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 They're based on a really old chassis and there are issues with the gearbox being forced open under load - the diff spreads the side plates apart, as they're made of stamped tin If you're considering anything more than the stock motor you might have problems. I made some reinforcing plates years ago, which solved the problem but Tamiya's re-release still has the exact same issue. Unless you're sold on the hard body and the whole retro thing, I'd spend my money on something modern - For £179 you could get a Traxxas Rustler or a Stampede for another £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 2 hours ago, TWINSET said: They're based on a really old chassis and there are issues with the gearbox being forced open under load - the diff spreads the side plates apart, as they're made of stamped tin If you're considering anything more than the stock motor you might have problems. I made some reinforcing plates years ago, which solved the problem but Tamiya's re-release still has the exact same issue. Unless you're sold on the hard body and the whole retro thing, I'd spend my money on something modern - For £179 you could get a Traxxas Rustler or a Stampede for another £20 Great reply, this is the kind of thing i wanted, if its bad its bad, maybe i will go for the traxxas bigfoot instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 It's not bad bad, but a Blackfoot is never gonna handle like, or be as resilient as, a Rustler or Stampede. Basically, it's a 34 year old design with some new stickers 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrkoon Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 isn't the big foot basically a stampede underneath? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINSET Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Yes, the Bigfoot versions have different wheels and tyres though - less blingy 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 I so should of got the Bigfoot 1 instead of the ftx carnage, have to start saving again 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Little question on the current blackfoot, does shell come pre painted black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomr Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 12 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: Little question on the current blackfoot, does shell come pre painted black? It does mate,but nothing stopping you painting it another colour 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 minute ago, tomr said: It does mate,but nothing stopping you painting it another colour 👍 Black is good and saves killing the wife with paint fumes (asthma) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: Black is good and saves killing the wife with paint fumes (asthma) from a earlier post the black foot 2 has a totally different gearbox. you can tell as one is all black plastic but the early rubbish one has silver alloy sides. As for running one the 2 was good out the box. but if you over power it things might get damaged. also stated above you might want to go for the traxxas it can handle a bit more damage at faster speeds. If it was me i would go for the BF (slower but handling to me was more natural) tamiya also did the BF 3 but it used a totally different chassis . but i never owned that chassis so cannot tell you anything about it. Edited November 28, 2020 by turok007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 22 minutes ago, turok007 said: from a earlier post the black foot 2 has a totally different gearbox. you can tell as one is all black plastic but the early rubbish one has silver alloy sides. As for running one the 2 was good out the box. but if you over power it things might get damaged. also stated above you might want to go for the traxxas it can handle a bit more damage at faster speeds. If it was me i would go for the BF (slower but handling to me was more natural) tamiya also did the BF 3 but it used a totally different chassis . but i never owned that chassis so cannot tell you anything about it. I have to say i am very tempted with this, its the 2016 BF all i would need is the servo to get it done and running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: I have to say i am very tempted with this, its the 2016 BF all i would need is the servo to get it done and running the 2016 comes with the older gearbox you can buy a fix for it or even a totally different diff or even fit a later gearbox but that is extra cash. hear is one fix https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-Gearbox-Upgrade-Monster-Beetle-Frog-Mud-Blaster-Blackfoot-ORV/184514080973?hash=item2af5e570cd:g:dP4AAOSwq0Ve-NTv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 4 minutes ago, turok007 said: the 2016 comes with the older gearbox you can buy a fix for it or even a totally different diff or even fit a later gearbox but that is extra cash. hear is one fix https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-Gearbox-Upgrade-Monster-Beetle-Frog-Mud-Blaster-Blackfoot-ORV/184514080973?hash=item2af5e570cd:g:dP4AAOSwq0Ve-NTv turok you seem very wise about this model, is the stock gearbox really that bad, i would not be overpowering the rig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 11 minutes ago, Jack Reacher said: turok you seem very wise about this model, is the stock gearbox really that bad, i would not be overpowering the rig if it is stock then you should get a lot of life out of the diff. it's just as it wears out the teeth start to slip also the alloy gearbox sides can open up from the pressure of the diff opening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, turok007 said: if it is stock then you should get a lot of life out of the diff. it's just as it wears out the teeth start to slip also the alloy gearbox sides can open up from the pressure of the diff opening. Nice, thanks for a great answer, very helful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 decision done, order, well pre order placed, its due in to shop in a week so maybe not long to wait, i am going into this eyes wide open, i know its not a perfect model, has a few little issues but for trailing around a woods, little jumps i think it should be just fine 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted December 4, 2020 Author Share Posted December 4, 2020 All parts ordered for the blackfoot build, not sure when it will arrive as still out of stock, once its here and i get started i think i might do a little build thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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