Super Blackfoot resto

[Frog Jumper]

I think I tried using the traditional 5-point hub on my super blackfoot but the axle wasn't long enough to fit the wheel. It seems the re release frog ones are longer, allowing the 5 point hub to be used.

Yeah I realized that I'm mistaken in this respect...

Its good to know that the Frog one will work though!

Terry

[RushRebel]

I remember selling a Kyosho Raider and using the money to buy one of these when they first hit the U.S. in 1992. In my opinion, it and the Bush Devil are the best of the Blackfoot/Blackfeet line. Incredibly tough and still kept the look of the original-yet wider front suspension and body (minus Ford logos). I imagine the King Blackfoot was also good but never ran one. Of all the kits I've built and sold over the years, this is one I truly regret getting rid of. I'd rather see it get a rerelease than the original Blackfoot, since all the parts are there from the Frog, M.B, and Brat to make one.

[3speeder]

I remember selling a Kyosho Raider and using the money to buy one of these when they first hit the U.S. in 1992. In my opinion, it and the Bush Devil are the best of the Blackfoot/Blackfeet line. Incredibly tough and still kept the look of the original-yet wider front suspension and body (minus Ford logos). I imagine the King Blackfoot was also good but never ran one. Of all the kits I've built and sold over the years, this is one I truly regret getting rid of. I'd rather see it get a rerelease than the original Blackfoot, since all the parts are there from the Frog, M.B, and Brat to make one.

I agree, I had a few blackfoots back in the day and always had issues with the rear half shafts. I was looking for an original blackfoot a few years ago and found one on craigslist. I talked to the guy and he told me that it was an original and in good shape. We meet up and I instantly noticed the different wheels and rear end but it had an original blackfoot body on it (Ford logos). I bought it anyway because it was like new and came with everything. I was a little disappointed at the time because it wasn't an original but after running it and seeing how great it worked compared to an original I couldn't be happier.

I've thought about putting a brat body on it and making it a mud blaster, part of the reason I wanted to run original wheels.

[RushRebel]

I agree, I had a few blackfoots back in the day and always had issues with the rear half shafts. I was looking for an original blackfoot a few years ago and found one on craigslist. I talked to the guy and he told me that it was an original and in good shape. We meet up and I instantly noticed the different wheels and rear end but it had an original blackfoot body on it (Ford logos). I bought it anyway because it was like new and came with everything. I was a little disappointed at the time because it wasn't an original but after running it and seeing how great it worked compared to an original I couldn't be happier.

I've thought about putting a brat body on it and making it a mud blaster, part of the reason I wanted to run original wheels.

Shortly after the build, I installed an esc and mod motor out of a pan car and the S.Blackfoot would wheely farther than any Lunchbox or Pumpkin I've ever seen My only complaint, is mine must have been a very early release kit, because it didn't have either a driver or the black chassis piece to cover the servos. 23 years later and I still feel cheated