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Tamiya Blackfoot 2016 Re-Release

Tony Phalen June 10, 2016 New RC Cars and Parts 281 Views

Exciting news from the Tamiya camp is the 2016 re-release of their infamous Blackfoot Monster Truck! It’s been modernized a bit but still features the classis Ford, hard-body shell while riding on the 2015 Monster Beetle chassis.

The familiar red space frame is used along with the double wishbone front suspension and trailing arm rear suspension. Included with the kit are the CVA oil shocks and rear universal drive shafts with rubber boots for protection. A driver figure rides in the cab and a resin undercover protects the gearbox. The Blackfoot rolls on 123mm tires with a semi-pneumatic lug patters and yellow, 1-piece wheels.

While this wasn’t my first hobby-level RC truck (the Tamiya Subaru Brat was), this is the truck that got me heavily into RC. I can’t wait to get my hands on one!

58633 Tamiya Blackfoot 2016

[source: www.tamiyausa.com]

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Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!