Tamiya Blackfoot 2016...

[@TAMIYALegends]

Blackfoot running video ⬇️⬇️⬇️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqmrm6aGjqmWbKc

[@slamboy66]

This was my first in 1988 I think, then came "CLODBUSTER" . Who here remembers mechanical speed controllers? Then came NOVAK.

[@TAMIYALegends]

SLAM BOY 3 step MSC I love em and still use them when I can 😊👊🏻

[@frederickcheng351]

SLAM BOY Awesome! Still got yours? Still have my original Clod (with Sees aluminum wheels, Sassy Chassis, anodized shocks, stronger steering servo, Futaba 3Ch, modified motors, metal gears, etc...and of course a Novak ESC! 🤓).

[@TAMIYALegends]

Frederick Cheng Nice 🤩👊🏻

[@slamboy66]

@@frederickcheng351 Sold it with my COX 049 race car to get the new LOSI JRXT back in 1988-89?

[@frederickcheng351]

SLAM BOY Are you my long lost twin?? I also got a JRxT around that time...next you’ll tell me you then went on to a RS4 or RS4-Pro. 😂

[@davew1234]

Glad to see those haxagon drive shafts have changed. My mud blaster went through them like you wouldn’t believe!

[@TAMIYALegends]

davew1234 Yeah I totally didn’t mention that in the video 😞🔫 Thanks for watching Dave 😊👊🏻

[@Broadway4000]

No money as a kid. I used rubberbands to pull the axles together 😔

[@lunitikk]

I've got the original hanging on the basement wall right now! This truck is the reason I got into racing RC trucks as a kid.

[@karlw2090]

Same here.. I think I want to get one for my 6yo boy.. My dad got me mine when I was 9 or 10.. Good memories

[@TAMIYALegends]

lunitikk Sorry for not replying guys, I didn’t get any notifications 😬 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@donovangladden9074]

My first Rc ever. Many good days ( and frustrating ones) bashing around as a kid. Life was simple, no girls, no work, no real responsibilities, just finding that damn hex drive shaft when she popped out! Looking forward to seeing the run!👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

Donovan Gladden Great post my friend 😊👊🏻

[@nathanburnett6693]

One of my old boys toy 30 years ago along with the bomerang.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Nathan Burnett Excellent Nathan thanks for watching buddy 😊👊🏻

[@jps3903]

My very first hobby grade rc way back in the late 80's....I really need a few of those old tamiya's in my life.

[@TAMIYALegends]

johndoe__ Yes you do my friend 😊 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@addamwright1733]

I got one of these in 88 and it was my first real RC. I beat that thing up and it just kept going. Being a dumb kid i sold it and I regret it. I just ordered my kit today to build my second, first RC all over again! I can't hardly wait for it to get here!!!

[@mooseyman74]

An 80s Tamiya classic! 😄 👍🏻

[@gustavoe1898]

I had the original one back in the day. It was my first rc ever. I was in love with it. I bought the ball bearing kit, oil shocks and a technigolg engine.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Gustavo E Excellent memories my friend and you had the iconic Technigold motor 😍👊🏻

[@WilsonsOnTheFly]

Man, I had so much fun with my Blackfoot when I was like 10 years old. It was constantly charging 😉 Seriously thinking of getting this.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Ian Wilson Oh that’s awesome Ian 😊👊🏻 You’re comment of constantly charging made me chuckle my friend 😂. I’d forgotten about that, god I must of spent hours and hours waiting for the fast charger bell to ring 😂👊🏻

[@aequo5729]

oh yes, 30y. ago. 2h charge and 5 min drive, then 2h charge and 5 min drive again and again.

[@WilsonsOnTheFly]

@@aequo5729 I had fast charge! 30mins for 5min!

[@aequo5729]

@@WilsonsOnTheFly ;-)

[@313yankee]

Hahah I remember I got mine for Christmas of 86 and here in Michigan in the winter never really got any drive time so when spring came I put a trinity monster mash motor in it and finally got to take it out for it's first real rip, ran a pack through it and one my second pack the speed controller welded the brass contact points together in the forward position it took off and hit a concrete curb full speed just blew it self apart, was absolutely devastated as a little kid, waited so long for my first hobby grade, needless to say I did fix it and think that's way I'm still addicted to this day😁😁😁 thanks for the vid brought back memories of a simpler time 👍👍

[@TAMIYALegends]

wesley kubelis I love this comment Wesley, I bet it rings so true with many others including me 😂👊🏻

[@dave691974]

Gotta love winter in Michigan , that's why my painting jobs are on hold till spring

[@goldenmanuever1176]

well that brings back some memories. I had a original 58065 Clod Buster and I put Monster mash normal/reverse rotation motors in and the stock MSC white ceramic resistor cracked and then exploded.

[@Leo_Davis_]

Those resistors ... uuhg... I had the 3 step speed controller, everyone else I knew were slowly going to the early Esc's. I felt left behind, I couldn't afford the new controllers... yes, I had both a blown resistor, and also had the welded controller... always found a way to get it going again

[@GTiR23]

I had an original, circa 1990, I reckon I kept my local hobby shop in business for a few years buying replacement hex drives and diff pinions......wouldn't change a thing! Great memories....must not buy re-re, must not buy re-re, must not buy re-re, must not buy re-re, must not buy re-re.........

[@TAMIYALegends]

Gary G Must not buy the Re-re! Love it Gary 😂👊🏻 Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻

[@GTiR23]

@@TAMIYALegends No worries, although I might have to unsubscribe soon, costing me a fortune haha! Great content mate.

[@dkrowe5692]

I still have my original Blackfoot I raced it for like 3 years with carpet tires on it been beat hard but still going. Love it.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Dk Rowe Excellent 😍👊🏻 Thanks for watching buddy

[@beetlebailey9510]

This was my first RC in summer of 1987 👍 I still have a great photo of it nice job Glenn as always...!

[@TAMIYALegends]

beetlebailey Excellent buddy 😎 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@stevenkee61]

Yes, Frog was the first model that uses the same chassis & gearbox. The old Audi Quattro uses the Wild Willy’s chassis & gearbox...I used to have them...😖...great collections & thanks for sharing. Brings back so much memories when driving them as a kid. Now I am introducing them to my kids, my son - Supershot & my daughter - The Lunchbox....😁

[@TAMIYALegends]

Steven Kee Oh that’s awesome Steven, getting the kids into this hobby is fantastic 😍👊🏻

[@Houleigan]

I got an original Blackfoot that I bought in 1986. Still runs but the original body is not in good condition after 30 years of bashing! Originally I kept blowing half shafts out of it, so I upgraded the back end to the Blackfoot 3 rear end. The original lights over the cab were KC Daylighters written as a smiley face.

[@TAMIYALegends]

The Houleigan That’s so cool that you still have it buddy 😊👊🏻

[@spandangle334]

i had an original which i paid weekly lol from fratton model shop in portsmouth ... my pal had the monster beetle which if i remember right they were the same but different bodies ... i used to bunk the train from bedhampton station to fratton and paid wat ever id earnt from odd jobs each week and once the final payment was done i got to take it home ...i loved it but hated the time it took to charge and only got 5 or 10 mins worth out of it lol ... i swapped it for a puppy ( typical 13 year old council estate chav ) pitball who became our beloved family dog and my side kick all through my teens and used to come out with me every night with all the other teens ...she was a legend and lived till she was 14 years old ❤ id love to get another rc car maybe one called a grass hopper which my other pal had and it was really quick or seemed it back then lol ... iv no idea about them these days im guessing you can boost them up with different motors and do the modern batteries last longer these days ??? sadly i heard that Fratton model shop is clossing down soonas they cant find a buyer for it 😢

[@raymond8875]

Yeah, long time ago friend gifted me his Frog after he got an RC10. First thing I did was stick a modified motor in it. Then it was nothing but trans gears after every few runs. Never did get a better trans and axles for it. Still want too because I still have it.

[@KillaBeezJP]

Gonna get me one. Switching off buggies. Such a fun-looking truck. My school mates who had them loved theirs.

[@TAMIYALegends]

KillaBeezJP Excellent you’ll love it my friend 😎👊🏻

[@KT_One]

I had an OG one when I was a kid. Lot’s of fun. Drives/looks much better with some yellow CVAs.

[@rickkings2071]

This was my first new Tamiya and I loved it. Bought some Fox shocks for it that were too big and had to make brackets for it but got them to fit and jumped it off my aunts one story house a few times and the only thing that broke was the body between the bed and the cab. I don't remember it having a plastic cover over the speed controller or a rear skid plate so that's cool. Have a couple brats now and a scorcher. I had to save birthday and Christmas money for it and was glad they had one that was cheaper ($150) than the Bruiser ($400+ I think) I drooled over in the toy store. Awesome memories for sure and great RC!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Eric Reyes Awesome memories Eric 😍 thanks for sharing them buddy 😊👊🏻

[@TheTobyT]

Never had, but always wanted a Blackfoot when I was a kid. Could not afford one sadly, so I ended up with (the equally classic, but) the totally undrivable Midnight Pumpkin. Today I have an original 80's Monster Beetle - and I love it :-)

[@TAMIYALegends]

zombiethon Thanks for watching 😊 Yes I’m in the lookout for the Monster Beetle myself 😊👊🏻

[@goldenmanuever1176]

Cracking like old cement. In spring of 93 i got a Super Blackfoot so i never experienced a bad gearbox. Later around 94-95 I bought a used original like this one....only as a roller/parts truck. I have the 2016 MIB just never built it. Nice one chief.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Golden Manuever Thanks for watching my friend 😊👊🏻

[@brendanshield]

I don't own a Tamiya at present but had several back in the late 80's when I was about 12 yrs old. My first was a Hornet (cost me $409 New Zealand dollars from Model Air in Newmarket) I remember my dad taking me in on a Friday night to get it. It included the kit, Acoms stick radio plus battery. Later I brought a Supershot, then last was a Porsche 956. I worked two Hearld paper runs each morning to pay for them. I had several mates with Tamiya's and we had hours of fun with them. Life was simply back then. Tamiya equals great memories for me. I'm tempted to get a Super Hotshot?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Brendan Shields Great memories my friend of as you said, simpler times 😎 Yes the Super Hotshot is a great buggy, I’ve done a couple of videos with one including it running. Check them out, it’ll make you want one even more 😂👊🏻

[@2lotony]

I have 3 OG Bigfoot trucks. All with OG Thorpe differentials 2 are runners and the 3rd is a shelf queen all brand new with aftermarket body. One of them was my first RC car in 1988.

[@TAMIYALegends]

2lotony Wow that’s very cool buddy 👊🏻 Especially to still have your original one 🤩 Thanks for watching 😊

[@wikn8r275]

I had one of these...bought it brand new when I was in High School (late 80s) - lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

Cam 97sslt4enthusiast Thanks for watching buddy 😊👊🏻

[@robmanni4340]

Can you remember how much it was back in the days and compared to today value of money? Just curious..

[@mitymike]

Click, click, click, yup I just bought one 😍

[@garywilson3904]

Never ventured in to the monster truck tamiyas however always liked the look of them. Always preferred fast buggy’s. Looking forward to see it run though

[@TAMIYALegends]

Gary Wilson Thanks Gary, I believe it’s my best running video so far 🤓 So much fun on the gravel 🚗💨💨

[@rongravel4585]

Man. I had one of these as a kid. It was my first real RC car. Those diffs were junk. I rebuilt mine ten times. Then got the ball bearing kit to make it stronger. I had a original. I got it second hand. I had the hornet too from a uncle. It wa salsa first generation. Man I miss ex’s.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Ron Gravel Excellent Ron 😊 Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻

[@adrianharrison5208]

Got mine for Christmas 1989. Really thinking about getting another for this Christmas as I used to love bashing that truck around

[@TAMIYALegends]

adrian harrison Thanks for watching Adrian 😊👊🏻

[@michelebrian4698]

My first build!! The next one was Associated graphite, the blackfoot was a tough build but i was younger

[@TAMIYALegends]

Michele Brian Excellent thanks for watching Michele 😊👊🏻

[@Jos-wu1id]

Ah ! the Blackfoot !!! 👍👍 I put an old Dirt Tuned motor on my re-re (a really smooth and softpower motor. I love it for vintages). After 5 packs (NiMh - 3000mAh), I decided to upgrade with the MIP differential (bad noises in the gearbox, sometimes ☹. I can't imagine with a Sport Tuned ... ) ...💲💲💲... But I'm so glad to run it again 😊 I wish you a lot of fun with this one !!!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Jos 19192 Thanks for watching Jos 😊👊🏻

[@1270mothman]

My first RC . A loooooong time ago.

[@markhollinshead5795]

never had one but want one now tamiya is so addictive

[@TAMIYALegends]

Mark Hollinshead It certainly is Mark 😂👊🏻 Thanks for watching

[@davepearce6359]

So happy you did the Blackfoot today. Have been in a quandary wether to buy original or go for a new one. Not bothered about the vintage side of things just want a black foot in my life, rapid. 😊👍🏻. Great Video Glenn. Love that smile of pure joy. D.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Dave Pearce Well Dave I can honestly say it’s been one of my favourite Tamiya’s to run, sooooooo much fun my friend 😍👊🏻

[@RCACTIONAUSTRALIA]

Nice 😎👍🏻🇦🇺 look forward to the Run video

[@TAMIYALegends]

RC Action Australia Definitely one of my favourite running videos, such a fun truck 😍👊🏻

[@sonnywillier9419]

So cool... Brought a big grin to my face watching. My first "Real" RC car was a Frog, then I got a Grasshopper that I eventually turned into a truggy bu using the Lunchbox wheels and axle shafts (and a real 540 motor). The only thing missing from these kits is the old school ESC ant the white ceramic resistor that bunt the crap out of you finger after a good run!!! I wish I still had my old Tamaya cars (and my RC10 too).

[@TAMIYALegends]

Sonny Willier Love it 😎 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@grahammitchell1115]

I ordered one yesterday and stoked can’t wait for it to arrive :) since subscribing to the channel I’ve been binge watching it and finished, love your enthusiasm! And i mean no criticism but you sound like Keith lemon 😜 keep making these vids, I’m a total newbie to all this so watching all your videos has been helpful no end thank you so much

[@billtrimble4882]

I just got the new kick, I just need time to build it. I loved my original Blackfoot.

[@alfredyost7972]

I do have a recommendation. I have a re-release monster beetle.I did mount the ESC where you did, which is what the instructions show. However, you can not get to it, or adjust it. I went to eBay and bought the original aluminum mount for the mechanical speed control. It will fit with out any modifications. You can mount your ESC or receiver. Or maybe mount them both right on that mount and also have easy access to them. The best part, that aluminum original mechanical speed control part is cheap.

[@michaelrobertson8795]

Tamiya always had the best models.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Michael Robertson They certainly did Michael 😊👊🏻

[@TopSecretVid]

Still have mine from way back in ‘87... as well as my Porsche 959!! For laughs I put the Technigold motor in the Black Foot. That was fun.

[@TAMIYALegends]

TopSecretVid That’s awesome you still have it buddy 😊👊🏻

[@_blood_moon_proto_1500]

i think once i have done some fancy tamiyas, i might do once of these to go back to the basics

[@alphawlff]

I heavily modded mine back in the day. The main thing I did was put a Robinson Racing transmission in it. And I topped that off with a Speedworks Monster Mash motor.

[@TAMIYALegends]

alpha wolff Sweet o bet than ran well 🚗💨💨 Thanks for watching buddy 😊👊🏻

[@sirmars190489]

I raced a blackfoot back in the mid to late 90s. I still have it altho i did replace the shell because it eventualy split in half after being rolled so many time and some other stuff you would expect like bearings and tyres have been replaced but i never had a problem with the gearbox in mine.

[@TAMIYALegends]

JAMES A.S. DAVIES That’s awesome James 🤩👊🏻 Thanks for watching buddy

[@squadleader2010]

Like a few others I see in the comments, this was also my first RC. I want to say maybe 1987-88 maybe, I think the ClodBuster was already out. In '87 I was 12, my Dad had to build it because I didn't have the patience yet. My Dad had the Grasshopper. I'm going to have to re-buy this. Thank you for sharing yours with us.

[@TAMIYALegends]

SneerfulDust Excellent 😎 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@aequo5729]

a colleague got the Porsche 959, we were all jealous with our Grasshoppers and Hotshots. about 30 years ago

[@TAMIYALegends]

aequo 959 😍😍😍

[@GixxerWayne]

My Dad had one of these in the early 90s , loved it , great truck , great vid , be lucky

[@TAMIYALegends]

GixxerWayne Thanks for watching buddy 😊👊🏻

[@stephen_graham]

I still have my original Blackfoot I got for Christmas 86/87. I gave it a light restore a few years ago

[@TAMIYALegends]

stephen graham Oh wow Stephen that’s so cool buddy 😎. God I wish I had my old cars 😬 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@BasBoyRC]

They are nice trucks. I waited for years for a Monster Beetle replacement, built my own on a WT-01 chassis and a month later it was announced a re-issue.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Bas Boy RC Oh no 😬 Yeah but I bet you had fun building it 😎👊🏻

[@GTMatukka]

I think my Monster Beetle is the one which gives me the most fun all of my RCs. Pure joy i say. 🙂 I now have a "running" CR-01 Bronco 👌🏻

[@TAMIYALegends]

Cosmo 1:35 Yeah I totally get that, these things are just pure fun 😍👊🏻

[@GTMatukka]

@@TAMIYALegends The axle shafts pops out now and then. Two times it has done it and ripped off the protective rubber. I updated the P - axle brace from plastic to aluminium. No popping.

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

Nice one! The blue and white F-150 (on the same chassis as the Rough Rider ) was one of my earliest favourites... my mate had one when I was a kid, and it was just awesome. Love the Blackfoot too. Classic shape.

[@TAMIYALegends]

RC Crawlers Mid-Wales Yeah the Ford Ranger was such a nice Truck 😍 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@rccrawlersmid-wales645]

TAMIYA Legends Ford Ranger, that was it... kind of scary how long ago it all was!

[@TAMIYALegends]

RC Crawlers Mid-Wales Isn’t it just my friend 😬 Makes me feel old 😂👊🏻

[@mrdoofa9357]

Can’t wait to see it running, I love these old Tamiya trucks. I just hope they rere the mudblaster to join the Blackfoot and Monster Beetle, it would be such an easy rere for them to do using the existing chassis and Subaru brat body.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Mr Doofa Yeah I’m really hoping you’ll enjoy the running video my friend, I know I did 😍👊🏻 And yes I couldn’t agree more regarding the Mud Blaster 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@andysmith5152]

ran my original blackfoot at a Tamiya junkies meet recently, ill put photos on the facebook group. it went well around robin hood raceway

[@TAMIYALegends]

Andy Smith Yeah please do Andy, I’d love to see that 😎 You guys are so lucky to have these meet-ups, I’d kill for something like that over here 😞

[@dustinspencer8641]

This was my first RC!

[@Bormac073]

Great to see you review this truck. Great job Glenn. Another like from me

[@TAMIYALegends]

TRUE VINTAGE RC Thanks buddy 😊👊🏻

[@dave691974]

I just finished a monster beetle , my buddy picked up the Blackfoot , we have a small competition going , he has a grasshopper , and Blackfoot, I have a monster beetle, frog and lunchbox.

[@TAMIYALegends]

David Cotter That’s awesome David 😊 Nothing wrong with some healthy Tamiya competition 👊🏻

[@g.donuts3551]

I remember couple kids that had the Blackfoot back in the day. I ended up with a Kyosho Big Boss when it first came out. Wanted a Monster Beetle.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Big Boss 😍👊🏻

[@allaird1]

Cool. My friend has an early one. Blasted it around a few weeks back. Great video.

[@jayward7536]

wow i had 2 of these when i was a kid . man would love one of these

[@TAMIYALegends]

boots fpv Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@robsgarage7022]

Always wanted one. Ive got one sitting in the shopping cart of Crazy Hobbies web page ready to punch the buy button😂

[@robsgarage7022]

Woops finger just slipped🤣👍

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

Stretching lunchbox tires on the blackfoot wheels is a good upgrade and no glue is needed because the tight fit. I use blackfoot wheels and lunchbox tires on my lunchbox.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Charlie Brown Oh wow Charlie I didn’t know that could be done 😊👊🏻 Thanks for watching

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

@@TAMIYALegends Yeah it works great!

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

And it helps blackfoots. Lunchbox tires are much nicer than blackfoots on ride.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Charlie Brown Great bit of information my friend 😊👊🏻

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

@@TAMIYALegends After market blackfoot wheels and lunch box tires is best tho because original blackfoot wheels like to break near the center. And reversed tread will give best times. Tractors run the tread normal for self cleaning at low rpm. T Maxx tests proved backwards tread will pull much harder cuz my step son glued a tire on backwards on accident. If rear tire was on right it pushed truck to the left. Or visa a versa.

[@rajgill7576]

This is cool, tamiya is OG in RC. I just bought a pretty old 15+yr hpi savage haha. Good basher

[@TAMIYALegends]

Raj Gill Excellent 😎 Thanks for watching Raj 👊🏻

[@MrDjh66]

My friend had the Toyota bruiser I think it was what a job putting that together had to be early 80s

[@TAMIYALegends]

MrDjh66 Oh yes the lovely 3 speed transmission 😍👊🏻

[@shawnmarks1400]

I still have my 87 and the rest of my Tamiya collection like Glod Buster, Frog, lunch box, monster beatle. And your right about those gear box's there glass I really hoping that they revised it with the new release but my hobby dealer said it's exactly the same and that's the only reason I didn't buy one

[@originalrcfun7368]

Very good they do not use the aluminum gear, but solid plastic. Allso use 1pc of traxxas 1985 teflon washer on the diferensial to preventing it from slipping 😊🏁

[@TAMIYALegends]

Goran Oieras That’s a great tip Goran 👊🏻 Thanks for watching buddy 😊

[@originalrcfun7368]

@@TAMIYALegends yw. Race them👌😬🏁

[@CmwSpeedrunUk]

Hi mate every time you do a video about a rc you make me want to go and buy that model great video great truck

[@TAMIYALegends]

CMW Chris woodward Thanks Chris 😂👊🏻

[@goldenmanuever1176]

The grill first appeared on the super black foot.

[@bradkalman2353]

Now please put a brushless motor in and be the first to put the Blackfoot on the record for the fastest Blackfoot. And if you have to put the MIP diff in it.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Brad Kalman Lol 😂 I wonder what the fastest Blackfoot speed is???

[@70monkey]

Love your videos mate!

[@TAMIYALegends]

70monkey Thanks buddy that’s much appreciated 😊👊🏻

[@ss9c1]

The ORV (Off Road Vehicle) chassis was introduced with the Brat model. Brat, Lancia Rally, the Frog, Blackfoot, Monster Beetle, Mud Blaster, Bush Devil, Super Blackfoot, & King Blackfoot [ORV order of release].

[@TAMIYALegends]

Karl Johnson Great Tamiya knowledge Karl 😍👊🏻 Thanks for watching buddy

[@sonny_z900]

I had an original but my neighbor ran over it, I was gutted. I was like 15yrs or so, my dad bought me a Sonic Fighter but sold it. I stuck 8 cells in it and it does wheelie when you go full reverse and then forward. I got me the re-re now. Loved the car but the front upright broke down very easily. MIP has a ball diff for it.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Sonny Great comment Sonny, great memories is what it’s all about my friend 😊👊🏻

[@stephenstott5898]

Hi Glenn, after watching your video I watched a video from Wendy hough, the channel is older but it's seems to be Blackfoot and monster beetle mods. The video I watched was called "Tamiya Blackfoot dual dually" basically it's a ten!! Wheeled twin motored dual gearboxed thing of beauty!!. Steve UK.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Stephen Stott Oh wow I’ll have to have a look at that Stephen 😎 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@swoof13]

Like most Tamiya that have that style adapter and 10 tooth pinion gear, you can use an 18 tooth without the adapter and it's a perfect gear mesh.

[@TAMIYALegends]

swoof13 Excellent 😎 I would imagine that makes a hell of a difference 🚗💨💨 Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻

[@Superslayer814]

Cool car

[@TAMIYALegends]

John The RC driver Thanks John 😊

[@MrDjh66]

It was cool locking hubs leaf springs crazy

[@thedumpydustman6088]

I do have plans to make a Blackfoot 4x4 using the ORV space frame chassis as a winter project. Using various Tamiya spares have lying around the house!

[@TAMIYALegends]

The Dumpy Dustman Now that I’m really interested in seeing 😍😍😍 That will be an awesome custom build my friend 😎👊🏻

[@thedumpydustman6088]

@@TAMIYALegends yeah hope I can get it to work! Will be starting on it after completed my current build an Axial Wraith based 1/6 scale Ford F150 crawler😁👍

[@GruncleWorx]

Its great to see someone so passionate and happy about anything! Let alone a connection to something that so many people share from their own childhood. Great video! Links to the uprated parts you bought or recommend?

[@TAMIYALegends]

GruncleWorx Excellent thanks for watching buddy 😊👊🏻

[@djbruny7777777]

Still got my original midnight pumpkin, fully boxed with inserts & papers etc.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Bruny Monsta Very cool 😎 Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻

[@keithy363]

So so so wanted one

[@TAMIYALegends]

keithy The 2016 re-re has been a blessing for us to get our hands on it again 🤩👊🏻 Thanks for watching

[@thedumpydustman6088]

I sort of have one! Its an original Blackfoot shell but its a King Blackfoot chassis and its intestructible to be honest! Rather that than a Re-re

[@TAMIYALegends]

The Dumpy Dustman Yeah I think the King Blackfoot is a better overall design 🤔👊🏻

[@daphneblake7889]

I still have my original blackfoot the first mod I made was installed a locking diff and an esc. However the biggest negative was the tendency of the drive axles to pop out.

[@TAMIYALegends]

Daphne Blake So cool 😎 you still have it my friend 🤩 Thanks for watching 👊🏻

[@UNBOXINGRADIOCONTROL]

Nice kit mate, I notice you are reading a bit of paper beside of your camera! I do that sometimes. LOL

[@TAMIYALegends]

UNBOXING RADIO CONTROL Lol 😂 I have to, my memory is shocking these days 😂👊🏻

[@skagerstrom]

It's such a great looking truck! I had great fun running my Bush Devil this summer. Now I got an original front bumper mount on it though, so not sure if I dare to drive it off road anymore :P

[@TAMIYALegends]

Roger Skagerström Excellent 😎 Thanks for watching buddy 👊🏻

[@twotone85]

On Lunchbox tires this truck handles so much better, and is worthy of uprgradinh

[@CharlieBrown-pb9xn]

I Have a new old stock billet rear four link still in package for it from a machinist. All the billet and bits is there but no threaded rods so you can chose extension you want

[@TAMIYALegends]

Charlie Brown Oh wow that’s very cool 😍👊🏻

[@TeddyWhite]

Looking forward to the action video - the Blackfoot always looked the part I’m now tempted to get a re re for xmas 🤔

[@TAMIYALegends]

Edward White Thanks Edward, I believe it’s my best running video so far 😍👊🏻

[@NSRBOY250]

Nice going mate she looks nice looking forward to seeing the ramp lol

[@TAMIYALegends]

RC Misfits The ramp 😂👊🏻 Yeah it’s a thing of Beauty 😂😂😂

[@NSRBOY250]

TAMIYA Legends pmsl 😂 now you have definitely got to show it 👍👍 all jokes aside your channel is absolutely amazing I’ve learnt so much from you on tips and tricks your channel truly rocks

[@eddiebottoms1353]

Great video. The Blackfoot is definitely in my top 3 Tamiyas for nostalgia. The other great thing about Vintage Blackfoots is that they're quite accessible and reasonably priced. Thanks Glenn 🙂 P.s: any thoughts of an Associated RC10 Goldpan project for the channel?

[@TAMIYALegends]

Eddie Bottoms Thanks for watching Eddie 😊 Yeah I’ve decided to be a 100% Tamiya only channel now.

[@darkiee69]

The first Tamiya rc car I remember seeing was the Sand rover

[@TAMIYALegends]

darkiee69 Yes I think that would be mine too 🤔 Thanks for watching buddy

[@timskylark]

i have my 86 blackfoot still

[@leehurst6922]

Glenn. The re re also comes with the parts to assemble the he original friction dampers. We have them on ours. They are cool

[@TAMIYALegends]

Lee Hurst I didn’t know that Lee 🤓 I would imagine them to be a little bouncy 😂👊🏻

[@leehurst6922]

@@TAMIYALegends they are....but fun

[@mrdoofa9357]

I never knew that, that’s really cool!!!

[@stumpycatvm7115]

deserves a track run- to compare to the Super Beetle

[@chloedevereaux1801]

and it's missing the zip ties on the drive shaft boots!!!!! :D

[@TAMIYALegends]

chloe devereaux Yeah not sure the re-re had those due to it changing the dog bones, but I could be wrong on that 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@tomcrookes5689]

i had and still have Manta Ray, i see you have one on the poster in the background!

[@TAMIYALegends]

Tom Crookes Yeah one of my favourites now but wasn’t back in the day for some strange reason 🤷🏼‍♂️ Thanks for watching 😊👊🏻

[@BullyBoxer]

The original had the “KC daylighter “ roll bar spot lights .🤔

[@wolfgangtropp4935]

I had the Monster Beetle in 1998 i think !!! It's the same chassis, or not ? Great Video! Thanks...

[@TAMIYALegends]

Wolfgang Tropp Yes not much change apart from the Yellow CVA shocks and wheels and tyres 😊👊🏻

[@wolfgangtropp4935]

@@TAMIYALegends thanks

[@MrDjh66]

My first rc vehicle was a 1977 big johns transport tractor trailer I still have it

[@TAMIYALegends]

MrDjh66 That’s so cool you still have it my friend 🤩👊🏻

[@mattfranks4335]

2 weeks in the artic will give you Blackfoot ....2s will be sweet .

[@TAMIYALegends]

Matt Franks Cheers Matt, yes it runs sweet on 540 and 2s, perfect for me on the gravel 😊🚗💨💨