Taking our souped up Tamiya Blackfoot monster trucks for a bash in the park and skate park.
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Tamiya Blackfoot test run with its new 12t motor and esc
Upgraded Blackfoot with 12t x2 Motor and new Electronic Speed Controller
I decided to once again upgrade my motor on my electronic monster truck. The maximum upgrade people seem to recommend for a truck of thistype is a 12 turn with x2. the x2 gives it a little more torque to make up for the torque lost by using a lower turn motor. In order to use this I also had to replace the stock speed controller with one that would support a 12t motor.
The motor is an LRP v10 spec5 12×2 and I am using a Modelsport Sniper RV-12 ESC.
They seem to give the truck a nice boost compared to the small gain received by upgrading it with a tamiya motor.
Motor installed
Modelsport UK Sniper RV-12 by Mtroniks
LRP V10 Spec 5 12×2
ESC Installed
Sunday Offroad Drive
We took the upgraded blackfoot’s out for some off-road fun along the shore.
Its all fun till you loose a dog bone jumping your truck into a post. Luckily we found it and repaired the truck at no cost.
More upgrades for Tamiya TT01 and Blackfoot (Motors and Tyres)
Today I installed a Tamiya sport tuned motor on my TT01 chassis and Blackfoot Truck.
Its a small upgrade compared to going for a brushless motor but I managed to get two sport tuned motors real cheap on an Amazon store.
I also fitted some Tamiya drift tyres to the TT01 that I brought on eBay.
Tamiya sport tuned motor
Motor specs
Motor and wheels installed
Motor attached to Blackfoot Chassis
Tamiya blackfoot ball-raced
Replaced all gearbox/wheel bearings and bushings with ballrace bearings. (Bearings in photo are originals)
Next in line is a more powerful motor and possibly conversion to Lipo.
New Humvee shell for Tamiya Blackfoot 3
This is a Proline Hummer H2 body shell for my black foot 3.
It is painted with Tamiya lame flake and a black under coat.
This is the first time I have had a go with flaked paint and I am pleased results.
Next for the blackfoot is some hopups I have to install.
Shane's Shed 