My Blackfoot III

[The Knight]

At first some words about me. My real name is Attila (like th hun ) and I'm from germany. Years ago I searched for a new project, where I can do a lot with my hands. So I landed in the very very famous and big world of RC.

Since I was a child I'm a Monster truck fan. So my first RC car was the Tamiya Blackfoot III XB Built. Because the optical aspect was the best in mid 2012 (in germany).

I think my thread is a good source for all WR-01 technic-lovers. Lot of nice tuning parts and some hints.

But enough about me, here is a photo of my truck:

I can't write a real build thread, iI started one in german but in 2012 and I try a looooooot of tuning and customizing; in a period of 2 years. I've learned a lot of handicrafts.

So I tell something about the chassis and electronics.

Out of the box:

... I've got some trouble:

- servo mounts broken

- servo horn broken

- tires bad grip

- shocks pointless...

I converted into a full alloy chassis, which produce a german in his workshop.

Everything is aluminum in 3mm thickness. Axles, chassis, hex, mounting parts, shock towers......

Some of you say: that's not good, so the plastic gear box would broken at first. But NEVER happens this until today, because the truck uses only Sport Tuned motors (on photo you see 23T cup machines, removed) from Tamiya and the are not fast enough

Aah yes, I converted into 4WD! Much better handling.

The shocks are from Boom Racing or Topcad or GPM. I always use parts from these asia producers. Cheap and good. The springs are bit to soft but looking so sweet

One word to my technics. I can't remember that I ever seen a WT/WR-01 truck, that use the outermost point for mounting shocks. All the strenght of shocks operates directly to the wheel. 100% of shock-strenght gets the wheel. This is absolutely best way to damp your truck, you'll get a super grip in curves. I youtube videos I see trucks, which burst in curves.

If you have a WT/WR-01 think about you dampers, you only need long screws for it

I'm using GPM shock towers, so shocks can have 105mm size, real monster truck look!

Rims are original, tyres are HPI Mud Thrasher. Grip is ok, but optic is brilliant, largest 2.2'' tyres I've found.

You see the outermost shock mounting points.

What's next? some little unspectacular parts like ball bearings, 106BK ESC, 2,4Gh... aah important. Dogbones are all OFNA with 79mm size, they cannot broken! My wheel axles are broken, OFNA dogbones looks like first day In front I have GMP CVDs... 3x drives, than broken. Do not buy this, the little shaft inside is only aluminum, brokes easy. OFNA dogbones cannot broken! (and they are 2mm longer!)

Steering shafts also changed into thick alloy. Servo saver is a Kimbrough one. Previous was a tamiya, not good, it's too "long". Kimbrough is smaller.

And very last the steel pinion gear is an 18T from Robinson Racing Parts.

Enough words, some pictures for you. If you have questions feel free to ask. The WR/WT-01 is my favourite RC chassis. I could talk hours about it.

Time to prepare a new one....

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Videos from my youtube channel:

[Nobbi1977]

That is one cool bit of kit. I love the chassis:-)

[Nitomor]

I like those aluminium chassis plates, are they still available? I share the WT/WR love. There are a few of us on here that do.

regards

Nito

[The Knight]

@ Nitomor: only in germany:

http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s-anzeige/aluminiumchassis-chassis-aluchassis-wild-dagger-twin-detonator/246544485-249-3262?ref=search

you can try to write him an email, but i don't know if he would send it to USA.

BTW the alloy chassis is bit heavy, but 100% precise manufactered.

[Nitomor]

That's very nice, thanks for the link. I'm in the UK

[Terz1]

Brilliant work Attila! This is probably most most upgraded wt01 I've seen. Love everything from the alloy chassis to those huge tyres. They really look the part.

I've found another upgrade. Are these something you've tried or would bother upgrading too?

http://www.stellamodels.com.hk/54586-5x50mm-lightweight-gear-shaft-2pcs-p-8237.html

[The Knight]

Brilliant work Attila! This is probably most most upgraded wt01 I've seen. Love everything from the alloy chassis to those huge tyres. They really look the part.

I've found another upgrade. Are these something you've tried or would bother upgrading too?

http://www.stellamodels.com.hk/54586-5x50mm-lightweight-gear-shaft-2pcs-p-8237.html

This is only for fast WT-01 interesting. I see this days before made of carbon for TL-01 gear. I don't know if gear shafts the same as WT-01. If yes I would use carbon. There are also light kingpin screws...

Less weight for challenge is ok, just for fun driving I don't think so.

Edit: I see it costs less 4 Euro... mmmh cheap

Edit #2: The TL-01 shafts are 5x30mm and 5x40mm don't fit.

Edit #3: I forgot to mention. Very good upgrade are alloy C-Hubs, very important! They use ball bearings, so you get a super soft tender steering. It feels like, the parts falling of. Other word: "Your servo needs 0N/kg to steer the wheels". This is a real tuning part. Knuckles are not important, they can be original plastic.

Delrin TL-01 http://tamico.de/GPM-Delrin-C-Hub-links-rechts-fuer-Tamiya-TL-01

Alu WT-01 http://www.gpmparts.com/shop/tamiya-tl01-alloy-front-bearing-chub-exclude-bearing-with-collars-screws-tl1020-p-90009870.html

Change white plastic bearings by ball bearings!

[The Knight]

Hi guys. If you also want the incredible alloy chassis, it's available again.

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/aluminium-chassis-fuer-tamiya-wild-dagger-twin-detonator-usw/453037779-249-3262

It's from germany. It's possible that the manufacterer would send it to EU or worldwide. Not cheap, but the best tuning part for WR/WT-01 Write him a message.

 

 

PS: Latest video of the truck:

 

 

[Nobbi1977]

Noooooo, I neeeed one

[Pablo68]

Great cars. You also have the coolest name ever.

[The Knight]

1 hour ago, Pablo68 said:

Great cars. You also have the coolest name ever.

Thanks a lot!

[chevelle]

That's a great looking Blackfoot III, really nice chassis (typically beautiful German Engineering )

[The Knight]

14 minutes ago, chevelle said:

That's a great looking Blackfoot III, really nice chassis (typically beautiful German Engineering )

Typically...

Gute deutsche Qualität. ^^

[Robertl]

Hello. Does anyone know where I can get the alloy chassis from. I’ve tried EBAY and can’t find it and the alloy gearboxes if anyone has any. Thanks 

[The Knight]

16 minutes ago, Robertl said:

Hello. Does anyone know where I can get the alloy chassis from. I’ve tried EBAY and can’t find it and the alloy gearboxes if anyone has any. Thanks 

Can you open this?

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/carbon-chassis-cfk-tamiya-wild-dagger-twin-detonator-wt-01-wr-01/995253805-249-3262

 

Onlx available in CFK. And wonderful quality!

[Robertl]

32 minutes ago, The Knight said:

Can you open this?

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/carbon-chassis-cfk-tamiya-wild-dagger-twin-detonator-wt-01-wr-01/995253805-249-3262

 

Onlx available in CFK. And wonderful quality!

Yes. Just sent a message. Thanks