Kyosho Blizzard/Heavy Metal

[StevePond]

Thread started at the request of Blaneo

[RallyRoach]

We even got an Elecric forum. Sweet....

RallyRoach

[RallyRoach]

Okay, in the intrest of talking to myself again, here's the updates on my Heavy Metal Project.

I continue to mess with the front axle, but the trans seems to be holding together nicely. I ordered a set of 4-40 tap/die from Great Hobbies which should get here next week, so I'll hopefully have a fully functioning unit for the weekend. I also have a Bolink Little Red Wagon body on order. I think it will fit, but if not, I'll just do a little creative mounting.

On the down side, 2 of the soldered connections let go while I was out and about on the weekend. I'm thinking of replacing all of the wires between the MSC and the motors with something a bit better, but since I've only got 380s, its a little overkill to use the 18 ga RC wire I has sitting around... or not... I'l see how ambitous I feel... :)

Also, I finally have some pix:
http://maritime.dsm.org/mburke/images/000014.jpg

That's a full on shot, I really like the look of this thing :)


http://maritime.dsm.org/mburke/images/000010.jpg

And that's the guts, in case anyone with a new-age Blizzard is wondering what us classic fanatics have to deal with.

Anyway

[blaneo]

Hey I found your pictures. :p Good looking vehicle. I notice in the pictures, that your tracks seem to me, to be a bit loose. I keep mine tighter then that. Say, would you be interested in adding your vehicle to my webpage. You can see at the following address.
http://community.webtv.net/monsters4ever/BlanesTrucksandStuff/

[RallyRoach]

Sure, if you want to have my Blizz' on your site, its fine by me. These are the only pix I've got so far, but I'm sure to have lots more... Lemme know if you need a write up or anything.

RallyRoach

[blaneo]

Hey, guess what I bought this weekend. Yep, I got an electric version of the Blizzard. Hopefully it will be here by the weekend. So now you have some company on this thread. Did you ever get the Bolink Body? I was wondering how well it fit the chassis. Have you updated the motors to bigger ones?

[RallyRoach]

Sweet, did you get one of the oldies like mine, or the EP version?

And no, I never did get the Bolink body, too much red tape trying to get it past the border right now :( Ditto for the motors I wanted... maybe once everyone's had the gun off for a bit, things will open up. Oh well, at least we're not hearing updates every 5 minutes on what some has-been- celebrity murderer had for breakfast eh?

But I degress...

RallyRoach

[blaneo]

I havn't gotten it yet, but I believe it is an EP version. I know what you mean about getting things across the border. I have been waiting for over three weeks for a sega dreamcast system that I bought from a fella. Shipping to a business address seems to help, but even that is slow. First things I figure I'll do with it are play around with the motors and the speed controls. Thinking towards a couple of electronic speed controls. Then seeing just how far I can go with the motors. I was really hoping that you had gotten that body, I am curious as to how it will fit the chassis. I would like to get something different for my nitro. I am hoping that the electric will do better on ground then the nitro. My nitro is a dog on the ground. Hey get this, I was bidding on another EP Blizzard on eBay. The bidding started going crazy all of a sudden, and ended up finishing out at $350 plus shipping. I quit at $330. The day after it ended the owner contacts me and asks me if I would be interested in it, cause the other guy is acting "really weird". I told him that I might be, but I wanted to think about it because I thought it was unfair that I should have to pay what I bid, which was in relation to what the other guy falsely bid. He wrote me back and told me I was getting one heck of a deal, and that it should have gone for $650. I wrote him back and asked him where he got his information. I think $300 is too much for one of these, unless it is brand new in the box and comes with a bunch of goodies. What do you think? Gotta go, talk with ya later.

[RallyRoach]

Hmm, I don't know how much of a difference you're going to find on ground if you got an EP. They have the same disc-brake steering system as the nitro versions. I've heard it does work better just because you get rid of all the oil and goop associated with a nitro engine, but you'll still have the same fade problems if the discs get wet.

I'm still planning on geting the body, its just going to take while. I'll have to order directly from Bolink :(, so the extra cost is going to be considerable.

As for esc, well, in the EP's case, you can get off easy because all you need is the one esc. As for me, I'm still working on a contingency plan for when my MSC nurns out. I'm still not quite figured out how to do it, but I think I may grab 2 old losi wiper speed controls from my LHS. They're old, but I think they can be adapted if needed. We shall see...

And on the subject of motors, I'm still debating wheter to try running a set of 540's in my Blizz. I think the drivetrain can handle it, but the last thing I want to do is strip off a gear that hasn't been made in 15 years :D

Anyway, just my $0.02...

RallyRoach

[blaneo]

Good points to ponder there. I did get the Blizzard yesterday, but I havn't checked it out yet, other then making sure it arrived okay. This weekend I hope to get out and run it, just to see what it will do. I really plan to use it in the winter, but we'll see what happens in the dirt and grass. I think these would have better control plowing then a Nitro Blizzard.

[mavrick0]

Well make that 3 of us here now, well hopefully if you guys haven't run off. But I picked myself up a Heavy Metal and have already stripped started on the slow rebuild. Picked up a brand new set of wheels for it, replacing all the bushings with bearings. It came with a set of hop-up motors but they are so run down and aren't rebuild so I can't cut the comm. so I've seen on Towers they still sell the right sized motors and actually have some modified motors that I might pick up rather then going the 540 route. But here's a few pics.
http://pics.montypics.com/mavrick0/2003-06-07/1054995950_Heavy_Metal.jpg
http://pics.montypics.com/mavrick0/2003-06-07/1054995993_Heavy_Metal_1.jpg
http://pics.montypics.com/mavrick0/2003-06-07/1054996021_Heavy_Metal_3.jpg
http://pics.montypics.com/mavrick0/2003-05-23/1053745893_Heavy_Metal_Parts.jpg
http://pics.montypics.com/mavrick0/2003-05-23/1053745907_Heavy_Metal_Parts_1.jpg
http://pics.montypics.com/mavrick0/2003-05-23/1053745923_Heavy_Metal_Parts_2.jpg

[blaneo]

Hi mavrickO:
LOL yours looks lik my nitro blizzard, only mine is in a storage container. My EP Blizzard is sitting on the workbench untouched also. Looks as though you have a real good starting vehicle though. We (I and RallyRoach) will be here for ya. Keep writing, maybe it will get the two of us off our duffs and get ours out and moving again.

[RallyRoach]

I've completely gone through my Heavy Metal now, and I "think" I have most of the bugs ironed out. though I really appreciate those pics of the trans in pieces. I suspected I had some siezed parts in mine, and now I'm sure :) In mine, one of the idler gearsets has frozen to its shaft, making life difficult. I've got it working reliably, but there's still a bit of drag in that side of the trans. Now I know why...

Anyway, if you need any help, or reference to a complete HMBlizz, let me know and I'll post what I can.

RallyRoach

PS- once you get the trans back together, I highly reccomend greasing it up with Plastic safe grease. I got mine from a bike shop (they use in in their shifter mechanisms). Great stuff, really smoothes out the trans, especially if yours is as wrn as mine is :)

In the same vien, put dielectric grease on the entiore speed control (thin coat only tho, no gooping). I did mine once and after a winter of running through snow and slush, no corrosion :)

[mavrick0]

Thanx guys I will definitely will be back if I have any questions. I got lucky enough from a guy on eBay that was selling one that I asked if he had a manual and could copy it for me for a couple of bucks. Well he actually had a second copy of the manual so I have that coming which will help out a lot in the rebuilding.

But I need to look into getting a new tub chassis for it and with the manual figure out the front suspension since the left and right didn't match eachother or match the rest of the suspension arms on the other 8 bogies. I already have a brand new set of chrome wheels for it minus the drive wheels so the originals are probably going to get dyed some funky colour to match whatever body I decide to get for it. But I'll keep you all updated and like you said maybe inspire you guys to get yours built up again too. Just wish this board would support my pic host so I don't have to keep using montypics.

[blaneo]

Well I finnally got it done.:) Well almost done anyway. Runs pretty good, actually better then the Nitro Blizzard in the grass. It has the stock motors, but I am already thinking of upgrading to bigger ones. I have a couple of 22T motors I am thinking about starting with, and seeing what happens. Strobe light works now and the foglights soon will. Futaba T3PDF 3 Channel Radio helps with the driving and plow controls. I got lazy when it came to masking off the windows and now I am hating it. Looks like crap. I am gonna have to try to get that paint off of them without scratching them. LOL yeah right

[blaneo]

Well I finnally got it done.:) Well almost done anyway. Runs pretty good, actually better then the Nitro Blizzard in the grass. It has the stock motors, but I am already thinking of upgrading to bigger ones. I have a couple of 22T motors I am thinking about starting with, and seeing what happens. Strobe light works now and the foglights soon will. Futaba T3PDF 3 Channel Radio helps with the driving and plow controls. I got lazy when it came to masking off the windows and now I am hating it. Looks like crap. I am gonna have to try to get that paint off of them without scratching them. LOL yeah right

[blaneo]

Hopefully one of the administrators will catch that second posting and delete it. I hate wasting space like that. Sorry. Here's a second picture of both my models.

[blaneo]

Hey what happened with mavrick O pictures? Does the Heavy Metal have 540 motors in it? My DX has 380 motors in it.

[RallyRoach]

Blaneo: Cool plow man! And no, the HM only has 380s as well, but with things this old, who knows what's been done to them by the time we get them right?

Well, I've decided to sell off my Heavy Metal. I've decided to start e-buggy racing after learning for 2 years in e-trucks, so I need to clean out a few of the toys. I got a nice Losi XXCR lined up as soon as I can raise the funds :D

Anyway, I'll be posting a link in the eBay section of this site in the next 2 days. Good luck with all your projects everyone!!

RallyRoach

[mavrick0]

The pics aren't working cause they were on montypics and now that you need to pay I deleted my account.

I would edit the post but they have a dumb set up here for that so if you want me to put pics up again I can do that.

But if any of you guys have a new chassis for the DX/Heavy metal I need one badly. That's all I'm looking for for mine now. And the one I have it totally garbage.

[blaneo]

RallyRoach:
Well...I will hate to see you go.I hope you have good luck and sucess with the trucks.

MavrickO:
No problem with the pics, I just couldn't figure why some of them were missing. Hey why don't you and RallyRoach hook up and make a deal for his HeavyMetal? It would save you both a lot of time and hassles.

[lakeside_Hobbie]

You guys still on the boards I have a new blizzard that I have been trying to get together. I say new I got it used and put new everything in it I got ripped in a trade but thats life. I have put full bearings in it and a new body. The problem I am having is getting the body mounted. I have drawn up a plan to make a half track I have a extra monster truck front end set that runs on a drive shaft. I have been trying to figure out how to run a drive shaft from the motor on the blizzard to the front wheels. Anyway maybe you guys are around and can give me some ideas.
Thanks
Frank

[RallyRoach]

If you're trying to make a front drive/track vehicle, I'd say the easiest thing would be to get a seperate front drive system. Something like a Clod front axle, or the drivetrain from a Stampede mounted up front. As long as you kept the skid-steer system on the Blizzard chassis, you wouldn't even need to make the front axle steer. Wire the motors up like a clod, and boom, full-driven 1/2-track. Just my $0.02

RallyRoach

[blaneo]

RallyRoach:
Whats up? How you been doing? You got rid your Heavy Metal didn't you? Atleast I thought I was bidding on yours. LOL

lakeside_Hobbie:
Hi Frank, did you get my email? I concur with Rally about the front drive. But,I was thinking more along the lines of Kyosho, keeping it all in the family (so to speak). Using a USA-1 or Double Dare gearbox would be an easy setup. I was thinking about it and figured that would be the easy thing to do. The only problem would be to get the two drive systems geared the same. Sunday it dawned on me that I have a Parma Pulling Truck body that would be perfect for just such an application. It would even mount directly to the Blizzard deck and it looks like the front wheels would line up with the front wheel wheels of the pulling body. Just a thought.

Talk with ya all later.

[lakeside_Hobbie]

Yeah I thought about the usa 1 myself and than a dual esc for both motors. But as you said gearing would be a problem, but the usa 1 is much better than trying to run a drive shaft. On a side note do any of you guys have front pulley wheels or know where to get them for the origional ep blizzard I have one sitting in a box just missing those parts. Or maybe i will sell it for parts. Also I have a new e/p blizzard and i need a manual do any of you have one you can copy for like $5 plus shipping. I am having a problem with the body I bought a new one and can't figure how to mount it. I bought parts from tower they say is body mounts but it is a pipe and some other parts. I don't use it because I ant figure it out realy havent taken the time. or that bolink body you were talking about what body is it and is it just the bolink body posts. Mainly my problem is getting the battery in and the cab on.

Oh and no i did not get that email sorry
Thanks for the help.

Frank

[blaneo]

lakeside_Hobbie:
Frank I have manuals for the DX model, EV model, and the Nitro model. I would be glad to send you a copy. Just email me with your address. monsters4ever@webtv.net Email me direct so that I will have your email address.

As to the body. The DX model used a one piece body shell. The Nitro and the EV models used a two piece body shell. But, I have mounted the two piece body to the DX model. I would take pictures for you, but my daughter has the camera at college, and until I spring for a new one I am out of luck in that department. The parts that you have don't sound familiar to me, atleast not at the moment. I am looking for pictures right now that I can post that may help you. I didn't get much taken of the DX model before she took the camera but I will see what I have available. Check my profile page, there is a link there for my webpage, I have my Nitro Blizzard on it. Maybe that will help. Going to go look for the pictures, I will post them here in a little bit if I find any that will help.

[blaneo]

Here is one of my Nitro. If you follow the linkage rod in the center of the picture to the outside edges of the deck you will see two black posts sticking up. These are the body posts. The rear deck of the body sits over these and then the clips go through them to hold the rear of the body on.

[blaneo]

Here is my DX model. you can see the clips that hold the body on. This is the one piece body.

The Bolink body that we were referring to was the Lil Red Wagon. Have you read all the posts for this thread? Start at the very beginning if you havn't.

[blaneo]

This is my Nitro. This is the two piece body. The rear deck is one piece and it wraps around the front also. The cabin makes up the second piece. It sits on top of the deck piece and is held to the deck piece by velcro. There are two pieces of velcro, they are located on the sides of the cabin and deck underneath the door and window area. I hope this helps.

[lakeside_Hobbie]

That helps alot I think I can get it going now. Did you get my email?



Thanks
Frank

[blaneo]

Yea, I got it. Did you get mine? LOL

[RallyRoach]

Originally posted by blaneo
RallyRoach:
Whats up? How you been doing? You got rid your Heavy Metal didn't you? Atleast I thought I was bidding on yours. LOL

Doing good, bought myself an e-buggy to go racing with. Still got some teething issues (new cars always do), but I looked pretty promising the last few times, until my steering glitched and I ran into a steel post, LOL

Yup, that was mine, and it did sell. I was rooting for ya, but the other guy just wanted it more I guess :D I haven't heard from him since he left me feedback that it arrived, so I dunno what's going on with it. I hope he's not gutting it to make some robot...

RallyRoach

[blaneo]

RallyRoach:
Glad to hear things are going well. Yeah, I was pushing the price a bit for you, figured I would help get the price up there at the very least. Then I believe I missed out on the closing moments. I would hate to see it turn into a robot, that's for sure. Some people just can't appreciate a fine piece of machinery. Talk with you later, it's lunch time.

[Nitroaddict]

I really like the look of the nitro blizzard and wish Kyosho hadn't discontinued it...I have been wanting to try to find one, but was curious if Kyosho still makes replacement parts for it?

Thanks,

Nitroaddict :)

[lakeside_Hobbie]

I know for the ev they have parts I just ordered some. That was canned at the same time so I would assume yes.

[blaneo]

Yep, tower hobbies has a good deal of them left. Not everything, but most of the important stuff. In all actuallaty, Great Planes has discontinued carrying the line, but there are still new ones available if you can find them (ebay). So just go hunting.

[mavrick0]

Anyone know where I could pick up some stuff for the Heavy Metal DX version or if anyone has any extra parts. If I can't find what I need then I think it's just going to get sold off.

[blaneo]

What do you need?

[mavrick0]

Ok these part number are right out of the HM manual.

I need:
2 of Trailing arm A Part #93
2 of Rear Shaft Part #109
1 Tub chassis Part #92

These are the only parts I'm pretty sure I need. I really haven't touched it since I ripped it apart to clean and figure out what I needed but I am pretty sure that's it. I don't really want to get rid of it but if I can't find the parts specially the chassis then it's useless to have it collect dust. But I did have big plans for it. I have a Grave Digger body I'm not using and the wheels it came with were thrashed so I stripped them completely and planned on painting them green to match the body and make my own GD monster tank. I did pick up a complete set of the chrome wheels new in bag so if I still wanted the bling bling of the orginal I was good to go. But any help is greatly apprciated. I've already upgraded the tranny to all bearings so it runs super smooth just wish I could get the rest of it up and running.

[blaneo]

mavrick0:
Hey what model have you got? Sounds like the EV model, and not the DX. Does yours have one motor or two? Maybe I am mistaken, but I thought you had the DX. Gotta go, time for work. Get back to me though, I think I can help. Have a good day.

[mavrick0]

Yup it is the DX model. The Heavy Metal to be exact. But all those part numbers are right out of the manual that I got lucky enough to pick up over the winter.

The trailing arm A are the 2 that are attached to the track adjuster.

The rear shafts are the two shafts that come out of the transmission to the drive sprocket for the tracks.

And well the tub chassis is rather self explanatory.

But I've added a scan copy of the HM Exploded view and the part numbers in red are the one's I need.
http://www.******.net/media/HM_Exploded_View.jpg

[mavrick0]

Double post the pic by accident.

[blaneo]

mavrickO:
Hey sorry for taking so long getting back to you. I struck out on the parts for your heavy metal. I thought I had two spares of the trailing arms, but if I do I can't find them. I will keep looking though. I think these could be machines out though, the same goes for the shafts. I got a friend that is good with metal, I will ask him what he thinks. The deck would be a bit tougher to make but I think with some work and refabricating it could be done also. I will keep trying though, so don't give up hope.

[mavrick0]

No problem Blaneo, thanx for looking but I'm trying not to give up hope but just seeing it sitting there in peices finally got the best of me. So after half a bottle of CA, some paint and time it is some what put together so here's the pics.
http://members.rogers.com/petermitchell/Images/Grave%20Digger%20Tank.JPG
http://members.rogers.com/petermitchell/Images/Grave%20Digger%20Tank%201.JPG
http://members.rogers.com/petermitchell/Images/Grave%20Digger%20Tank%202.JPG
http://members.rogers.com/petermitchell/Images/Grave%20Digger%20Tank%203.JPG
http://members.rogers.com/petermitchell/Images/Grave%20Digger%20Tank%204.JPG

[blaneo]

mavrickO:
Looks good! Real good. Do you have it for sale on eBay? There is one that showed up there yesterday with a Gravedigger body. If not, maybe you might wanna buy it. Let me know, I am thinking of bidding on it.

[mavrick0]

Hey Blaneo thanx. The one on eBay isn't mine but I did see that one too but right now with me not working I can't afford it so if you can grab it for a good price I would say grab it. I'll just have to keep my eye out and hopefully come across something like I did with the full set of NIB bogie wheels I got.

Putting it back together though I was a little ticked with Kyosho. With all my vehicles I only use stainless steel hex cap screw and nuts. Well in making my list in my manual is states the screws used for holding the swing arms and bushings are 3Mx18mm. Well Thursday night I found out the are really 4Mx18mm so I had to halt the build until yesterday when I could pick up the right size screws. But I also realized I need another part. The arm that mounts onto the track adjuster. The one I have are homemade aluminium pieces. But like I said they are doing the job right now till I get the proper one's just like the front swing arms.

[blaneo]

mavrickO:
After I posted that message I checked out the other one and realized that it couldn't be yours. I will keep my eye on it and see what happens. It would be good for parts anyway.

[jimmy nitro]

Hey guy's,
Just wanted to let someone know I just got a Blizzard EV in a trade. It need's a little tlc but I'll win. I cant wait to get this thing in the snow!!
It's the one with one 540 size motor. Any of you guy's ever give a esc a try? Let me know. I'll try to post pic's but no promise's

later jimmy

[jimmy nitro]

OK,
Here's my first real question, How many link's are there supposed to be in the drive chain's? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Any one ever try any mod. motor's?

Thank's jimmy

[blaneo]

jimmy nitro:
Welcome aboard the forum. I emailed you about the chains, so I will only say that there are 37 links (in case someone else needs to know). There shouldn't be any problem with using an ESC on a Blizzard. I seen a webpage of someones, or one up for sale that had modified motors and an ESC. The person didn't say anything bad about it, so it must have been alright. I have that info somewhere, I will look for it and post it on here when I find it.

New News:
My friend that is good with metal and myself are building a furnace for pouring molds and we are planning on fabricating other parts out of aluminum. We are hoping to start making discontinued parts for the older Blizzards and other vintage Kyosho models. Hopfully after the first of the year, things will get humming on this.

[jimmy nitro]

Thank's to blaneo,
Got mine runnin tonight, way to much fun now we need more snow, they say monday soo...... I went with the msc and decided not to risk killing my lrp speedo. This thing seem's like it would go over almost anything! I was going over snow pile's from where I had shoveled and it's just to cool! rooster tail's and everything. Weeeeeeee now winter has a purpose and I'm a happy sole. My boy's can't wait to drive it either, should be big fun for all.
Thank's again to Blaneo

[blaneo]

LOL, sounds like you caught the Blizzard bug. Sad part is, that you have become one of us "sick freaks" that really hope it snows, and the more it snows, the better. It's pretty cool to stare out the window and smile as the snow falls,, while everyone else is complaining about it. My DX has been chomping at the bit to get out and plow some snow, but we have missed out on the last two snows that came through the area. The first one dumped three inches, five miles south of me. The second one, the one that hammered the east coast, barely even covered the green grass in my yard. They say we might get some tonight and tommorow. Maybe an inch between the two days. :rolleyes: I want snow, not maybe snow. I want 100%, 3-6 inches. Not any of this precipatation stuff.

[mavrick0]

Just incase anyone here is interested I have mine sitting at the LHS right now for sale RTR with 2 battery packs and will be putting it in the forsale forum tonight.

[jimmy nitro]

Man,
I just don't get this computer thing sometime's. Can't remember how to size my pic's to fit. Poop!
jimmy

[blaneo]

jimmy nitro:
just keep trying, you'll get it. So how is your Blzzard running? Still no snow here. We had some last Friday, started looking real promising, but then it melted by the time I got off work.

[jimmy nitro]

Blaneo,
She's runnin pretty good I think. Got about 1" this morn. not enough!! I'm going to half to take a day and go up in to the mountain's just to run her. not enough average snow fall down here in the flat's!
Thank's jimmy

[jimmy nitro]

So cool,
We got about 4-5 inch's a day ago with no warmin for a couple day's after. The boy's and the old man(me) took her out today with no prob's. Lot's of fun, The new epic 19 turn outlaw was alot better than the stock kyosho motor. Now we need a waterproof esc with reverse. I know lrp can make me one. Blaneo I was wondering if I might send you the pic's and you could dispense them as you see fit.
Chio jimmy

[blaneo]

jimmy nitro:
Yeah, sure you can send me your pics. I don't know if I will be able to do anything with them. but I will add them to my webpage if possible. Do you have my email address? I can't remember who has it and who doesn't. We got snow this weekend also, but rain came afterward and made it all hard and cunchy. Still be good for playin' in though. I didn't get to go out and play today as my van broke down this morning on the way to work and I spent every spare minute getting it fixed. I am tired so I am going to end with that. Talk with ya later.

[mr_pushrod]

Hello! I was given a link to this forum after asking questions on another forum on my Heavy Metal. I was wondering if anyone could give me a link or tell me about the varieties of Blizzard and the Heavy Metal as I am curious to know the differences. I bought mine for £50 new and partially built badly. I have since replaced the MSC with two LRP runner ESCs which are powered by two 2400 6 cell packs. I am now thinking about making it go a bit faster, any ideas?

Link to pics (http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=8960&id=79)

[jimmy nitro]

Blane,
I do not have your e-mail you can pm me or here your call. Mr. pushrod, I think there was two electric version's the older one is a two motor unit the newer is a single motor. Not sure on the nitro version's but I think two as well?? I could be way out in left field, Blaneo will show up and lay down the law, just wait a little bit
jimmy

[blaneo]

Here I am. Sorry for not having answered before now. Last night my connection was moving sower then a snail, so I gave up and quit trying.

jimmy nitro:
Here's my email:
monsters4ever@webtv.net


mr_pushrod:
Okay here is what we have in the Blizzard family.

First there was an electric version, originaly it was called "Blizzard", then I believe it moved on to be known as the "Blizzard DX". This model came with the plow, and was powered by two Mabuchi RS-380 motors, and had two mechanical speed controls. One controlled forward, reverse, and speed. The other controlled the steering aspect, routing power to one motor or the other, or both. Actually, now looking at old adds, I see a difference between the early Blizzard and the later Bizzard DX, but it appears to be in the body stickers and placement of the driving lights, maybe there were design changes of the mechanics also.

Second, came the "Heavy Metal". It was taken off the early Blizzard model. Basically a different body and chrome rims, and without the plow. They should have left it on, it would have been nice to have had that option with it. This was a take off from one of the vehicles from the monster truck scene. I don't remember what that vehicle was called.

Third, here is where I may be off a bit. I can't find one of my books, so I am not certain. I believe the the "Nitro Blizzard" and the "Blizzard EV" came out at the same time. These two are identical, except for the powerplant. The Nitro came with a GS11R .10 engine and the EV, I believe came with a single 27-turn motor and MSC. Power was transfered much like the cars and trucks. It went through an adjustable two-speed/reversible transmission and then into a differential to power both drive wheels. Each drive wheel has it's own brake rotor which controls steering.The suspension is a bit different from the earlier models, but works basically the same. The Nitro and the EV has one drive wheel and four bogie wheels, compared to the earlier models that had one drive wheel and five bogies. The Nitro and EV uses a two piece body style while the eariler ones used a one piece body style. With a bit of refabricating they can work on either one though.

Whew!!! and I said all that in one breath! LOL

How are the ESC's working out? I have been thinking of trying that and using a four channel radio and drive it like a tank, which is actually how these vehicles should be driven, in my opinon anyway. I seen another fella that had one and he was using Mabuchi 540RS motors that he installed using an adjustable motor mount from CRP. Going that route you could use what ever motors and batteries your ESC's could handle. I haven't had the time to look for the mount as yet though. I have used a custom made 7-cell pack in mine, it was faster, but I wasn't impressed all that much with it. But then I haven't had it in the snow yet either! Had the whole day off and didn't get the chance to get outside and run it, maybe I will try to after I finish here. I haven't hit on your link for the pictures yet, I will do that when I finish with this. I also have a wepage that is partially built that shows my Nitro Blizzard in pretty good detail. You can get the address to it, by cliking on my profile in the option box at the bottom of this message and then clicking on the link to the page. I hope this helped, stick around, I help all I can, and I am sure the others will also. May your lawn be covered with snow all winter long, Blane.

[blaneo]

mr_pushrod:
I just checked out your pics. Nice Ride! That a pretty neat site there also, I'm gonna have to check that out a bit more. Blane

[mr_pushrod]

Blane,
Cheers for your help! That has cleared things up nicely:) The ESCs work real well. I never tried it with the MSC as it had a break in the resistor wire so never worked. The ESCs give real smooth control and of course longer running. Only thing to remember is that you will need to chop the RX power wire on one so you don't overload your reciever. I cheated in terms of the transmitter as I had an old one kicking about with a soldered in crystal. I therefore took the front off, turned channel 1 90 degrees and put it back together to get the tank controls, a lot cheaper than 4 channel!

Interesting info about the 7 cell pack, was thinking about going that route for mine. The CRP mount seems to be the most promising although is the tranny man enough for anything too powerful? Unfortunatly only one bit of snow this year and it had melted by the time I got home from work:(

Thanks again
Alan

[blaneo]

mr_pushrod:
I think the tranny could handle it, I don't think I would go lower then a 20-turn motor though. Everyone is so afraid of these tranny's and I can't figure out why. These trannys are alot tougher and stronger then ones I have seen in alot of cars and trucks. They are quite a bit different in design, but I don't think it would be of any concern unless we went really crazy with them. A 27-turn motor would add quite a bit more punch to these vehicles and I don't think they would even begin to test the limits of the tranny.

I want to get a four channel, but I have only found one that we give me the controls that I want right now. I think I will end up having to get something with even more channels then that. I need one channel for each track, and one for the plow to move up and down, and in the future I will need another to move the plow angle left and right. I also want to be able to switch my lights on and off from the transmitter. I will need two for those as I want to add back up lights to the vehicle, that I can switch on when backing up. So basically I want a four gimble radio with two switches, LOL.

I did in fact get to go out and play for about ten minutes tonight. It was fun, but the snow was frozen on top, so I did more spinning around then anything else, LOL. I couldn't really get a good sense of the speed as the tracks were slipping on the hard snow, and I was using a 6-cell pack. They were forecasting some fresh snow for us, but I don't know what happened to that, hopefully it will be here tommorow. I get off early tommorow, so I may just have to break out the Nitro Blizzard, and my USA-1 and head down to the ball field and tear up some snow.

[blaneo]

Well I did it. I went and shot my mouth off about how these trannies could handle bigger motors and what happens? I messed mine up yesterday. Nothing major though, it just wants to run the screws back out when I drive it. Some new threadlocker and maybe a star washer should fix the problem. I am thinking of taking my secondary DX and start playing around with the bigger motors. It ain't doing anything but sitting there looking sad anyway.

[mr_pushrod]

Lol, sod's law at work! You going to modify the existing motor plate or look for the CRP bits?

[blaneo]

I found out that the problem with the tranny assembly is a bent shaft. I swapped the bad one for the good one out of my spare parts blizzard and now everything is fine again. I will tear it apart and replace/repair what ever is needed later. I did some sizing up with a 27 turn motor and it appears that only a little modification will be needed to add the larger motors. Looks like all that will need to be done, is to drill the holes to mount the motors and relocate the bracing rods.The motor towqards the front is a drop in once the holes are drilled, but the rods are in the way for the motor towards the rear. I think I have a place to get the CRP mounting plate from, but if it's a simple refabing, why bother spending the cash.

[mr_pushrod]

Is the CRP conversion two new gearbox plates then?

[blaneo]

mr_pushrod:
I am not sure exactly. From what I have gathered so far, there are different types. I have seen them listed for alot of different models, but not one specifically for the Blizzard. I don't know if they had made one for it or not, they may have. CRP is out of business, so what you find is kinda what you get. There is a fellow that I ran across that purchased the remaining inventory and he is selling it online. I really think that just moving the reinforcing rods and drilling new holes would be the easiest way to do it. I am going to try this weekend with my spare set. I will let you know what happens.

I wanted to ask you abou the ESC's that you are using. I have been thinking about using two ESC's on one of my monster trucks. I have never used two of them together before. Is there anything special that has to be done to set them up? I kinda wondered if the motors would be in sync with one another, or if one would push or pull the other. Have you noticed that your Blizzard pulls to the left or the right. Do you understand what I am driving at?

[mr_pushrod]

I am using two totally standard LRP runners only one of them has the reciever power lead chopped. This is so the reciever doesn't get 12v instead of 6v. My Blizzard seems to track straight, the cells being mismatched being more of a problem as one of my 2400s runs down a lot quicker. In terms of motors running together I would assume you would just have to set them up seperatly and hope!

[blaneo]

oh gee thanks! LOL

[blaneo]

Well I got it done. I don't have time tonight to post a picture, but I will tommorow. I didn't get it setup in the vehicle, but I did put a little power to it. It still needs a bit of tweaking, but I think it will work fine.

[blaneo]

Here it is. Basically I moved the spacer rod from the above position to the forward position, and removed the rod to the rear. These are going to have to be relocated for support as the bigger motors are much heavier. The motors themselves are actually touching each other, whi you will see in the next picture. I really think they need to be moved apart. That will require some modification to the side plates. I think I will make new side plates rather then ruin the stock ones.

[blaneo]

Well the picture didn't show up the first time, so here we go again.

[blaneo]

Well the picture didn't show up the first time, so here we go again.

[mr_pushrod]

Thats a tight fit, I'd hate to think of the heat build up there.

[RallyRoach]

Hey Blane :)

This is the exact problem I was having with my HM. I tried thredlocker, but it never held up too long. Then I got some flanged bearings for the axle to sit in and drilled out the mount holes on the trans plates. his, plus some flat washers and threadlock had my trans running super smooth. Thought it might help :)

RallyRoach

Originally posted by blaneo
Well I did it. I went and shot my mouth off about how these trannies could handle bigger motors and what happens? I messed mine up yesterday. Nothing major though, it just wants to run the screws back out when I drive it. Some new threadlocker and maybe a star washer should fix the problem. I am thinking of taking my secondary DX and start playing around with the bigger motors. It ain't doing anything but sitting there looking sad anyway.

[blaneo]

mr_pushrod:
Yeah it is a really tight fit. I dropped the assembly into the vehicle last night, and there isn't much room left. The motors have to stay within the confines of the metal sideplates, I was hoping I could rearrange them more outward and lower. I think I can get it to work if I start out with a set of blank sideplates and then cut the holes and add the support rods after getting them located. I was gonna fire it up in the vehicle but it started getting cold outside and everything I needed to hook up the motors was out in the shop. Maybe tonight I can get to it.
RallyRoach:
Good to hear from you again. The problem turned out to be a bent shaft. I have ran two battery packs through it sent fixing it, and it has stayed together. I have decided to add bearings throughout the whole assembly. I figure if I am going to add the bigger motors, I might as well make sure I am getting all the available power to the tracks. So what have you been up to?

[RallyRoach]

Nuthin... I've had no time at all this year to race, and the few times I did, it snowed, so I couldn't get to the track :) Let's just say I'm seriously regretting selling my HM.

Dah well... Other than that, I'm putting together a Clod project, and I have been adding to my collection of unwanted Street Weapons. Good to see that the Blizz forums are still going though, keep up the good work all! I'll be back someday :D

[pederacer]

where can i get a blizzard?

[blaneo]

pederacer:
eBay is probably your only choice. Most of them listed there have in good to excellant condition. Good luck with your purchase, and come back and let us know when you get one. We always like to have new people join us.

[jimmy nitro]

Ok here's the deal, When I got my blizzard both side plate's were bent. No biggie, I order two and get it going chalk it up to the kid that had it before me. So everthing is great the first two time's me and my kid's are goofin. Then today I take it to the school when I pick up the boy's and let some of the kid's drive it around. Nobody is ruff or abusive. We come home and drive it some more, no jumping or curb bouncing. I finish up for the night and bring her in and clean her up and look her over and I'll be darned if the side plate's arn't bent again! Anyone else ever run into this or is it just me?? Anyway I'm makin some out of carbon fiber, what do you think too brittle?

[NIC]

jimmy nitro, I have had that problem too. When I bent it a few times I got bored to bend it all back again so I just made new plates out of 3 mm high quality aluminium. No problems since.
The stock ones are just crap.
If you run in snow and in cold weather maybe aluminium is better then carbon. I had the option to choose and I toke the aluminium instead of the carbon for the blizzard. The carbon went in a Kanai 2 buggy instead.
I you plan on using carbon I think you should use 3 mm plates to be on the safe side.

NIC

[blaneo]

jimmynitro:
How you been? It's good to hear from you again, I had been wondering how things were going with you.

The problem with the plates bending at the front, stems from the amount of torque and pounding that happens at the front of the belt. You need to remember that you are not only having that drive chain tension pulling the front drive wheel towards the back, but that you are also pounding that front end every time that it drops down into the snow. Even letting off the throttle shifts the momentum towrds the front of the vehicle and adds alot of pressure up there. And then we add to the fact that when we first hit a snow drift or drive off a clean surface to a snowy yard or field that we are applying pressure there. Every time the front of those belts hit something, a little more pressure is added and it gets bent a little more. And the metal gets a little bit weaker each time and bends easier then before. I was plagued with this last year, it was really frustrating. I was readjusting the tension every time I ran it. I was even hammering them back flat in hopes of ending it, but it still kept happening. Last year I started making a set out of 1/8" stainless steel (which I havn't finished yet). But not having them done and wanting to run my Blizzard, I started putting it back together with the old ones. It dawn on me to switch the two sides. What happened was that it started pulling itself back straight and has stayed in adjustment this whole season. I have yet to adjust the tension on the belts and I have ran six or seven tanks through it. It still looks okay and I have all the adjustment left if it starts to bendout again. I have to agree with NIC that I would stay away from the carbon, I think it would get cold and brittle also. Aluminium or stainless would be the way to go. But if you got the carbon, give it a try, maybe we're wrong and it will work fine. The only way we make things better is by trying new things.

How's everyone doing with their steering? I made a modification to mine. It has solved the problem that I was having with them getting wet, but now it turns "right now", and "on a dime". I havn't played with the dual rate on my steering as yet, I think that will take care of the hardness of the braking, and allow me to sweep through a turn. If anyones interested, say so, and I will try to explain what I did.

[blaneo]

NIC:
Welcome, glad you joined us. Hope to hear more from you. Do you still have a Blizzard?

[jimmy nitro]

Thank's for the input guy's. I'll ask around before I make up my mind on what material to use. Blane been good, I've never had a issue with my steering other than it's right now, when I had my m-8 in the blizzard I had the exp. set way up on the neg. side but did'nt make to much differance. I just try to be mellow lol, and cringe when I watch the kid's dig hole's.
Jimmy

[NIC]

To blaneo:

Thank you for welcoming me !

Yes, I do have a Blizzard. Infact I was out today and drove it. Beutiful winterday it was. We got 8 inces of snow yesterday and
it was -6 Celsius today and the sun lighted up the snow, really perfect weather.

I have a Hacker C40 6S brushless motor in it and a Schulze 18.129 esc with 6 matched GP3300 cells and I have it geared 81 spur 50 pinion :eek:.
The motor revs 6942 rpm/V, so I have around 50000 revs to play with :). The speed is around 25 Km/h or 15 mph with 6 cells. But when I really want to go fast, like grossing over an even fotball sized field, I plug in 8 FAUP 1950 mAh cells giving me a speed well over 20 mph with the motor screaming at 65000 revs :). Offcoarse the capacity of the cells only gives me a few runs back and forth but some times you just wanna go "really" fast. 20-25 mph isn´t fast in a car but in a Blizzard with the snow shooting out from the belts just like the water from a very fast boat it really gives you great entertainment :).

My interest though is with cars, but the Blizzard is different and a great fun bashing vehicle and a nice break from the cars sometimes :) !


See you around !

NIC

[blaneo]

NIC:
LOL, it refreshing to see that someone else has trouble with pictures on here beides me. I take it for granted that you have an EV Version of the Blizzard. Have you had any problems with the tranny using that much power? Ya know, when you're throwing roostertails of snow, it just don't seem to matter how fast your going, it's just fun. I love mine for that and the fact that I don't have to tear the whole thing apart to clean it after running it in the snow. I still run my trucks and cars in the winter, but I keep them out of the snow for the most part. I save the snow for the Blizzards.

[NIC]

Hi all !

I was out today and measured the speed of my blizzard with an electric speedtrap used for sprinter.

With 6 GP3300 cells I got almost excactly 25 mph, 24,8 actually. If I charge the batteries a little harder I will most certainly pass the 25 mph mark.

I set the blizzard up with as loose chains and belts as I could without them skipping.
It was actually faster then I first estimatedin my early posts.
I should say that I ran on virtually "no snow". It was on a road with so hard packed snow it was like driving on asfalt. In deep snow it will slow down a little bit prob. to around 20 mph.
Anyhow the Blizzard makes a really sweet sound when it reaches thoose speeds, almost like a jet-engine warming up :eek: :D !
I have just bought a digitalcamera, I will see If I can shoot a movie so you can see it :).

See you all !

NIC

[vintage_steeps]

Hey whats up guys? I guess you could say you have a new member. I have a nitro and ev blizzard. I was wondering if you guys have ever had this problem. I run my blizzard in the snow . When i get it in deep the front pulling gear gets clogged up with snow / ice. I think the snow is getting in there and then the tracks are compounding it into ice? I have had this problem before but can never seem to figure how to stop it from happening ? Thanks for any help !

[blaneo]

vintage_steeps:
Ya gotta go faster to keep the snow flyin' LOL.

I tried wiping the gear and chain assembly with a rag that has a bit of grease on it. It seems to help keep the snow from sticking in te first place, at least for me. One other thing that is a quick fix is to use automotive windshield deicer. A quick squirt and everything is clear again. I have used Prestone with good results. Hope this helped.
oh yeah, welcome aboard.

[vintage_steeps]

Thanks for the idea. Im going to try the grease thing. I wish i remember how i had it set up before though. I know i has less tension on the tracks and it never got gunked up never. I was running it on around 8 inches of snow ? I just hope i can get it running like that again. By the way, i have some pictures i would like to post but it keeps telling me my pictures are to big? I keep making them smaller and trying to make the bytes smaller but no luck . ? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[blaneo]

I am not sure about the picture problem you are having. I use a webtv and I just upload the pictures, and they come out. Can't help much when it comes to computer systems. Sorry.

[vintage_steeps]

How is everyone? I sadly have to sell off my kyosho blizzards i have an ev and a nitro. I also have 2 new bodies. If anyone wishes to make a serious offer please e mail me vintage_steeps@yahoo.com . Or check out the one i have for auction rite now on e bay its item # 3183819452 I really hate to see them go but there will be more.

[mr_pushrod]

Well, I recently ran my Blizzard properly for the first time and have to say I am impressed! It climbed a wet grassy bank with no problem although did have a tendancy to flip. Just need to work out a way to stop the tracks from coming off so often and lower the C of G and I will be very happy. Will also have to replace the piece of lexan that hold my batteries in with something a bit better :)

[vintage_steeps]

Hopefully this will help. Do you have a nitro or ev. Regardless take a look at the tracks wheels when the tracks are off. There is a small rod thing in the rear you can take up slack with that . However the best way would be to remove the bottom plate . Check out the rear wheels attached to the silver rod . These wheels will move a bit back and forth when you loosen a screw. Just put the tracks on and pull it back make it nice and snug and that will take up your slack. The front chain doesnt have an exact number of links just make sure its tight i had to remove one of both of my blizzards. Dont pop the chain back on like you would on a bike though pop the e clip off and do it the rite way. Hope this helps!

[jwrape]

I just got me one. It will be in the mail from the UK tomorrow.
Here it is. I beleive it is the EV edition with one motor and disc brakes. has been run 11 times total. I plan to change all that :)
http://img58.photobucket.com/albums/v177/jwrape/RC%20Pics/Blizzard.jpg

[jwrape]

Blaneo,
"This was a take off from one of the vehicles from the monster truck scene. I don't remember what that vehicle was called."

I beleive it was actually called Heavy Metal because it was built from a old WWII Tank. I have seen it on TV years ago. It would just tear into the cars that it rolled over.

[blaneo]

Hi Everyone! How are you all doing? Who is left here? I must apologize for being away so long. It has been a very busy three months for me. Things have certainly changed around here, since I was last here. WOW! I think I have it all figured out though, LOL. No new toys to speak of, but everything is still running as usual. Tommorow promises that I will be able to get everything dug out, and put where it belongs again. If we don't get another monsoon tommorow, I should even get to do a bit of playing. Plans are in the works for a major overhaul of my garage and workshop this summer. I have plans to start making a few parts this fall and/or winter. I got some really great ideas and mods in mind. Talk with ya all later. Blane

[jimmy nitro]

Weeeeeee,
Well after about six inch'es of snow so far today. The kid's talked me into pullin out the blizzard, Man I'm glad winter is here again!! It's sooo much fun. Well any-way I'm out for now,I'll be back later.

P.S. If anyone has a Blizzard EV in good shape for sale let me know, and we'll git'r'done Jimmy

[blaneo]

Weeeeeee,
Well after about six inch'es of snow so far today. The kid's talked me into pullin out the blizzard, Man I'm glad winter is here again!! It's sooo much fun. Well any-way I'm out for now,I'll be back later.

P.S. If anyone has a Blizzard EV in good shape for sale let me know, and we'll git'r'done Jimmy

Hey Jimmy!
Good to hear from ya again. I am jealous of you. No real snow here yet, but it did get down right freezing here last night. Window were frosted over at 9:00pm. So maybe that is a good sign of things to come. Blane

[EC-EXCURSION]

Hey blaneo, (or anyone else for that matter...) you dont happen to have exploded view of the blizzard EV, do you? If it isnt to much trouble could you make a scan of it and E-Mail it to me or host it somewhere? I really want to look at the differences between the Nitro blizzard and the blizzard EV.

Here, I'll trade you a scan of the Nitro blizzard exploded view for a scan of the blizzard EV exloded view. :D

[blaneo]

EC:
There are no differences between the Nitro and the EV. Except for the way the motor attaches to the gear box. I will post a pic of the area in question onto my webpage for you. You can get the address from one of the earlier posts here or on my user profile. I don't need an exploded view of the Nitro, as I have most of the different manuals. Thanks anyway. So did you get it going yet? I'm taking mine back to work this afternoon to double check it to make sure it is ready to go. The way things are looking as far as weather, I think I am wasting my time. Okay, I'm gonna go and get that picture posted for ya now. Talk with ya later. Blane

[blaneo]

I got it added, here's the address: http://community-2.webtv.net/monsters4ever/BlanesTrucksandStuff/page2.html

I will see if I can scan them tonight for ya. Another difference I justsen is that the steering controls are mounted reverse of the NItro. They are located on top of the deck plate instead of below it. And of course there is a battery mount. Send me your email address, and I will send you the pages. I think my wife's printer scans full pages. Gotta get back to work now. seez ya

[EC-EXCURSION]

Thanks blaneo.

So the blizzard EV doesnt have a transmition? And basicly the only differences are that the blizzard EV doesnt have a transmition and has an electric motor and mounts, right? Are the chassis plates the same? What about the braking/stearing parts? All the same?

Would it be possible to do a nitro to electric conversion? Thats where im heading if you havent guessed... I wonder if tower has all the parts I need... Ill go check...

[blaneo]

EC:
Nope, no tranny. Just a single gear to transfer power from the motor to the differential. Kyosho didn't use the QRC transmission with the electrics. I had never really thought about it before, it may not work to well with a motor. Everything is identical to the nitro, except for the motor and mounting of it. The steering is the same, other then that the servo is turned right side up, and the linkage rods run above the deck plate instead of below. Basically it is all turned upside down from the Nitro version. It uses the mechanical speed control found with most Kyosho models, although an ESC would be better. The battery is mounted across the front where the engine and fuel tank are located on the Nitro. The conversion could be done, with the parts. No doubt about that. I really think you should get it running and drive it before you go to that extreme though. I think you be surprised at how well it actually runs. Don't let that little engine fool ya, when it gets on the snow and ice, it'll be a ball. You can always pick up an EV later. More for ya on the Nitro thread.

Let's keep these threads alive people. But at the same time, let's try to make sure we are talking about what the thread is designed for. Thanks, Blane

[EC-EXCURSION]

Let's keep these threads alive people. But at the same time, let's try to make sure we are talking about what the thread is designed for. Thanks, Blane

*rereads the first page of the thread*

*rereads what I posted*

I see nothing wrong with what I posted. I had a legitimate question about the differences between the Nitro blizzard and the Blizzard EV...

[blaneo]

EC:
My comment was not directed towards you. It's just that in the past people have jumped from thread to thread and things get posted where they don't belong.

[tinijeep]

Does anyone have a Blizzard DX manual that they can scan in for me or get to me somehow?

I have a DX that I bought used that needs a rebuild but didn't come with a manual.

Thanks
KJC

[yuckydog]

Here is that vintage Blizzard:
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/showroom_model.asp?cid=21712&id=3226

[EC-EXCURSION]

Well blaneo, it looks like yuckydog has one of your "mystery blizzards".

[yuckydog]

Actually, that's not mine. :) I visit Tamiya Club often and noticed that particular Blizzard in one of the member's showrooms. He says that it's a Kyosho Blizzard but sold under Graupner in Europe so it's probably just a DX with extra fancy attachments.

[blaneo]

EC:
Yea, I am sooooo jealous. I gotta find one of those models. I want it soooooooo bad. Like nothing I've ever wanted before in life.

yuckydog:
That actually is a seperate model from the DX version. Pretty cool looking vehicle. I goota find one of them. (Oh, I said that already)

I'm off to the other thread, somebody's asking questions of me again. Talk with ya all later.

[EC-EXCURSION]

I want one too. I wish they only made Graupner Pistenbullys instead of the blizzards. They look more realistic, especially having the power gear (IDK what its called...) in the back of the vehicle. I spend too much time wishing... They should still produce them, there are like people who want one! And I’m sure that once the friends of those ten people see them, everyone will want one. Its the newest fad, if you don’t have a snow groomer RC you are not cool. hehe


By the way, I am going to get my fuel/everything else at hobbytown tonight. I can break the engine in this weekend. :)

[blaneo]

Have you been outside eating the snow? It wasn't blue was it? LOL Calm down EC

[EC-EXCURSION]

There isn’t any snow on the ground yet. It’s snowed three times but has always melted right after. We better have snow by next weekend or else my winter vacation is ruined... I live in Minnesota and usually there is snow on the ground by Halloween. I don't really understand your last joke but alright...

I got everything I needed, and am going to start the brake-in today. Now lets see, how do you go about doing that... I’m gona go look for some guides; it’s been a year since I have broke in an engine.

I will report back to you guys later.

Perhaps I should be posting this in the Nitro blizzard thread... Perhaps we should just use one thread for all blizzards...

[EC-EXCURSION]

Hehe, I understand your joke now. Its because nitro is blue and it will get on the snow. Right?

[blaneo]

Yeah something like that. I woke up to snow this morning. It was all over my van, I got so excited. It was melted by ten o'clock. Now it is just cold.

The reason there are two threads for the Blizzards is that they used to divide the vehicle threads between electrics and gas.

Why is that drum on the back of the Bully called a power drive? What is it's purpose. No. I still haven't went to the other website and translated it so that I can read it. I have been to busy answering everyone's questions. See ya on the other thread.

[EC-EXCURSION]

I don't think the drum on the back is called a power drive. Who called it that? I know why it's there though, as it moves over bumps it moves the rubber thing up and down. Look at the pictures more closely, if you look at how it is attached to the RC you will understand its purpose.

[blaneo]

Does anyone have a Blizzard DX manual that they can scan in for me or get to me somehow?

I have a DX that I bought used that needs a rebuild but didn't come with a manual.

Thanks
KJC


email me direct and we'll talk.
monsters4ever@webtv.net

[blaneo]

I don't think the drum on the back is called a power drive. Who called it that? I know why it's there though, as it moves over bumps it moves the rubber thing up and down. Look at the pictures more closely, if you look at how it is attached to the RC you will understand its purpose.


okay so I called it a power drive, I misquoted you! You said something about a power gear. You are right though, it is some kinda float to adjust the groomer blade on the back. Where is skyrider when I need him?

[EC-EXCURSION]

I was just browsing Ebay and found this. It's a "Kyosho Blizzard Snow Cat" manual and a radio. What type of blizzard is it? DX? "snow cat"? IDK, I was just wondering if one of you were interested in it... But $10 does seem a little pricey for a manual and some old radio...

Here is the link...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=44022&item=5943480256&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

[blaneo]

Can't really see it closely. But it appears to be a DX Manual. There are two radios in fact. People who are into collecting vintage vehicles and the vintage support gear to run them would not consider this to be pricey. When looking for the vintage stuff, some people will pay very dearly for these types of things. I think it is a fair starting price, and I won't be surprised if it goes a bit higher.

[yuckydog]

Alright, having sold my Nitro Blizzard as I didn't want to deal with cold weather nitro :) I just picked up a Blizzard EV on eBay for a pretty good price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5945456223

As soon as I get back from vacation, it'll be time to hit the snow!

[tinijeep]

I have an EV that I bought off ebay. It came with some motors but no pinion. I bought a set of pinions that has quite a few in it. Does anyone have a suggestion for what tooth count to start with? The manual doesn't say.

Thanks
KJC

[blaneo]

tinijeep:
Hi, if I remember right those used a 16t pinion gear. The manual states that a 17,18,19,20t as being optional. I can't imagine them using a 21t in the EV version. Back when these came out that was about the norm for this size motor in a similar setup. Perhaps someone who has one on ebay for sale would know for sure what the stock pinion would be. I will do some checking with some folks elsewhere and see what I can come up with. I will let you know if I find anything.

[jimmy nitro]

Hey Guy's,
Mine came with a 17 tooth,
jimmy

[tinijeep]

I have the EV and DX Blizzards.<br><br>
I have been out running them the last few days. I have to say I still can't decide which I like better. The EV is faster but the DX is more controlable plus it has the plow. Now I need a Nitro Blizzard.

[blaneo]

Everybody still alive? How's your summer going?

[jwrape]

Perdy good here. :D Don't visit this site anymore, but got the email notification about this thread.... I mainly visti Clodtalk and RCcrawler for my trucks. My Blizzards have been sitting on my shelf collecting dust for now. I am into a TLT scale phase right now. I will come back to the Blizzards later in life.

[sykdevil]

newb has a question here, i'm interested in buying a blizzard ep, i was wondering what electronics would i need to get, is it just the standard, esc, reciever, servo? how does it steer?

Or does blizzard need some sort of mixing thing like rc tanks?

thanks

[Pistebasher]

Is there any one still one this forum. Has it moved? Hope to get a blizzard nitro this christmas.

Thanks

[EC-EXCURSION]

I'm still here...

[slbks5]

www.ultimatehobbies.com $159.95 with free shipping! The site says 189.95, but the real price is $159.95 (This is my LHS and they sell EVERYTHING)!! If you don't see it on the web site call them....they have well over $300,000+ of in stock products.

PS - The nitre Blizzard si $209.95 with free shipping!

[slbks5]

I will be getting my new kyosho blizzard ev up and running in the next week or so. I have everything for it, just to busy with other stuff right now. I can't wait to try it out.

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/6732/p10101899xb4un.jpg
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4536/p10101902qi11110qv.jpg

[performula]

I will be getting my new kyosho blizzard ev up and running in the next week or so. I have everything for it, just to busy with other stuff right now. I can't wait to try it out.

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/6732/p10101899xb4un.jpg
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4536/p10101902qi11110qv.jpg

Did you buy two of them?

[slbks5]

Yes I did!

[joostin421]

so, do you think the Blizzard EV will handle a BL motor? something like a lehner basic 4200 or 5300 on 6-7cells? mmmmmmm :rolleyes:

justin

[amitysanimal]

My new Blizzard EV will be here today or tomorrow, I can't wait either. What is a good motor and esc combo? I would like a good esc that is waterproof so I don't have to worry about running it in snow. I had a waterproof Mtroniks esc but I can't find them anymore.

amitysanimal

[performula]

I just bought one last night. Will the Blizzard accept an ESC? I cannot see if the throttle servo is necessary through the manual. Is the EV prebuilt? There are barely any instructions, yet, the Nitro has 36 pages. The EV manual has 16 pages.

[performula]

23 Pages for Nitro.

[amitysanimal]

It's a pretty easy build, mostly consists of installing the servos and steering rods. I don't see why an esc wouldn't work, I am going to try one on mine as soon as I find one that suits my needs.

[amitysanimal]

Here are some pics of my new Blizzard EV I just got Thursday. I am impressed so far but I do want to install and ESC.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/DSCN0039.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/DSCN0038.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/DSCN0036.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/DSCN0035.jpg

[slbks5]

Go with one of these - http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKYX5&P=7 and it's 100% waterproof.

[slbks5]

Or this one http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKYX6&P=7

[performula]

Thank you!

[amitysanimal]

Yes, Thanks You very much. I missed those when searching on Tower. I am going to get the $49.99 ESC with 15 turn motor limit.

[slbks5]

Thats the one I have for my blizzard. My blizz is still in the box, but hopefully next week it will be running. I had to finish my clodbuster project before I started my blizzard.

[EC-EXCURSION]

Hey all... I'm thinking about/trying to convert my Nitro Blizzard into a Blizzard EV. Basicly I can do this one of two ways, the first being easier (I think).

Option 1: Convert my Nitro blizzard into a blizzard using stock parts

This would be simple enough, as long as I can find the correct parts. The online manual for the blizzard EP (located here (http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/manuals/30981B.pdf)) does not specify, nor show me what parts are needed to do the conversion. It does not name any of the parts needed either. What's the deal, does the blizzard EP come pre assembled or is the online instruction manual only half of what it should be? I kinda need the part showing how to mount the motor to the chassis. Can someone take a look, and reassure me that I'm not going in sane? Ive noticed some parts are labeled "BLIZZARD EV". I assume those are the ones I need... In which case my parts list would include the following:

I assume the first thing is the part number, the second the part name, and the third being the part # and quantity.

BL-31 --- Center Plate (BLIZZARD EV)
BL-32 --- Motor Plate
BL-33 --- Small Parts ¥ Plastic Parts (BLIZZARD EV)
BL-35 --- Main Gear Shaft (BLIZZARD EV)


Can anyone help me with my parts list, or perhaps, even provide scans of your manual/exploaded view? Now that I think of it, they may already be posted.. I will take a look later.

Option 2: Try to fit an electric drive system from another RC.

As the name implies this would be harder, and require even more guesswork. And as I am running out of time, I will reply tomarow.

[outcastrc]

If you do find a exploded view I would sure like to have it as well. One would hope such information would come in the manual.

[BlizzardOwner]

I would ebay your nitro blizzard and pick up an electric version. I have had 9 blizzards in the past. I just bought a new electric blizzard EV today. I was searching the web and came accross this site. I will show pics when I get my blizzard running.

[outcastrc]

Seeing whats happening on ebay you've have a chance to make a profit out of it. Crazy what Blizzards are still fetching there...

[amitysanimal]

Blizzardowner........ What motor, esc, pinion size etc. have you found to work the best with the Blizzard?

[performula]

If you do find a exploded view I would sure like to have it as well. One would hope such information would come in the manual.

The only exploded view I have seen is the Nitro version.

[performula]

Seeing whats happening on ebay you've have a chance to make a profit out of it. Crazy what Blizzards are still fetching there...

Yes, $300 for an electric last week and it had 1.25 days left. I like to research items I purchase...thanks to the Internet I saved $140.05.

[gigacrush]

go to kyoshos web site under kyosho america and look under the nitro blizzard in the cars and truck section.klick on the electric blizzard and in the bottom right corner click on the instructions.i just did it so i know it works.

[EC-EXCURSION]

That instruction manual apears to be incomplete. It is also missing an exploaded view.

[performula]

I thought it was odd the Nitro has an exploded view, yet the Electric doesn't.

[amitysanimal]

My new Blizzard EV came with an eploded view. I'll try and scan it and post it for everyone.

[EC-EXCURSION]

That would be wonderful amitysanimal!!! If you need a place to host the picture, just email it to me and I will post the link.

[outcastrc]

I'll host the diagram as well if you need. I personally would like as large a picture as you can make.

[amitysanimal]

Lets try this....If you know of a way I can make it better to see, by all means let me know. I had to scan it in 2 parts becasue it wouldn't fit on my scanner.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/Scan117December102005.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/Scan115December102005.jpg

[EC-EXCURSION]

Never mind, read below.

[EC-EXCURSION]

I merged the two pictures together. And I think the easiest way to get the highest quallity would be to scan the exploaded view 4 times. (top left, bottom left, top right, bottom right) and save the files as a .bmp file. Make sure to get the whole edge of the paper when scanning, it would make the lining up proccess much easier. Just leave a gap from the edge of the paper and the edge of the glass on your scanner. Then you could either email the pictures to me, or post them online. I will then create a single picture from those four and host it forever.

Here's the image for the two pictures provided above. Thank you amitysanimal!

(the right side is blurry because the picture wasnt very good)

http://skynet-gaming.com/blizzard/exploaded-view-1.jpg

[performula]

I went home a got my package on Friday...darn thing was already built. Just have to set-up linkages and install radio gear, not bad for $160.

[joostin421]

so does anyone have a brushless system in one of these yet or what? :D

justin

[EC-EXCURSION]

I was thinkin' about that joostin. Unfortunately, I don't think the blizzard could handle a brushless sytem. (Thats assuming all brushless systems are rediculusly powerful)

The chain link between the front wheel/gear and the differential will most likely fail under that power. Either the chain itself would snap, or the gear its attached to will loose it's teath. Well, thats what I think at least. Ive never run a BL system before. Actually, I've never run any electric system before...

[outcastrc]

I have heard of it being done but thats it. I think a Novak system would do quite well in one. If the nitro version can handle a better motor then so can the electric version...

[EC-EXCURSION]

If the nitro version can handle a better motor then so can the electric version...
Well yeah, but ive only heard of people upgrading to .12 or .15 sized engines in nitro blizzards. I thought the BL systems were more comparable to .21 nitro engines?

Not really argueing against you, I'm just putting out what Ive picked up. I think it would be awesome if someone did get a BL setup though.

[outcastrc]

Well its very difficult to say what will work and what won't without actually doing it. But figure that a Novakk SS system was made for touring cars and maybe a stampede. Thats about what you'd be after. The notro stampede version has a 15 in it. The maxx systems would take you to maybe cheap 21 motor levels. Its nice but you can't say that a Novak HV system in a Twin Force is faster then a stock 21 Mad Force. You'd have to go to hacker BL to get powerfull enough to say you were equal to a 25. (Friends hackered c50 kept up to stock 25'd savages)

By the way just to let people know there is now a Blizzard dedicated site that was just started...

http://s14.invisionfree.com/MakingTrax

[EC-EXCURSION]

http://s14.invisionfree.com/KyoshoBlizzardForum/index.php?
Awesome!

[outcastrc]

Awesome!

http://s14.invisionfree.com/MakingTrax is the new address. It won't change again.

[EC-EXCURSION]

Alright.. did you just delete your forum or something? it isnt working. Just about to reply too. lol

EDIT: NVM...

[amitysanimal]

My plow and sled drag are almost finished, just need to paint them now. I really like my Blizzard EV so far, but can't wait until my esc arrives. I hate mechanical speed controls. I also took the stock motor out and put in a Trinity P2K. I have a 22x1 Magnetic Mathem to put in if I need more tourque. I will post pics of the plow and sled drag as soon as they are painted, should be by Sunday night I hope.

[gigacrush]

outcastrc hey thanks for the making trax link. im logged in and will be posting soon cant wait finally a board for the blizzard

[amitysanimal]

Here are the pics of the plow and sled drag. I have a few more things to do to finish them though.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/DSCN0016.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/DSCN0015.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/DSCN0014.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a213/amitysanimal/DSCN0013.jpg

[performula]

That is gorgeous.

[Raster]

Just ordered a Blizzard EV (haven't received it, yet). Does the body come pre-painted? The picture is of a yellow body, but I would prefer the red.

Also, the description says it has a 550 motor. Is this correct?

Are these things durable? Are there any parts I should stock up on? Does Kyosho sell replacement bodies?

Thanks.

[Combatcm]

Also, how is that chain drive, it looks like with a lot of torque it could slip or the links might bend.

[schram1124]

were can i find parts online for the nitro blizzard i want to buy one but i want to make sure i can get parts for it please help !!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks

[amitysanimal]

Just remember these things aren't very fast and are not made for jumping. I think they are pretty tough for what they are designed for, playing in the snow. I upgraded the mechanical speed control to a waterproof ESC and put in a P2K motor in it. I may put in a Magnetic Mayhem 22x1 in and see how it works. The chain does strtch out a bit when you first start running it and you may eventually have to remove a link, not a big deal at all. I haven't had to order any parts but was told they are available from Kyosho America no problem. And there is always Ebay.

I don't regret for a second buying mine, I really like it alot. Finally an RC I can run in the winter and in the deep snow. Just order one, don't spend a ton of money for one on Ebay. I got mine for $189.00 new.

[amitysanimal]

Also, I am thinking about making selling the snowmobile trail drag shown in the pictures above in post # 176. What are your guys HONEST opinions on this?

Do you think they would sell?

How much is a fair price?

In the pics you can clearly see primer showing, I took those pics in between coats. I would sell them painted either red or black or leave plain for the buyer to paint the color of their choice.

[Raster]

What size motor is in the EV? The Kyosho site says it's a 550.

Is it?

[amitysanimal]

What size motor is in the EV? The Kyosho site says it's a 550.

Is it?

Its a 540.....I have a Magnetic Mayhem in mine now, had a Trinity P2K in it before. A 550 might fit though, I don't have one to try though.

[gigacrush]

Its a 540.....I have a Magnetic Mayhem in mine now, had a Trinity P2K in it before. A 550 might fit though, I don't have one to try though.

the older version of the ev had a 540 but the newer imported kyosho ev is supposted to have a 550 in it . also they upgraded the drive diff. the older version use to use a floating diff case and the newer on has a diff bulkhead to support it better. also the tracks for the ev and the nitro are different. the ev has a lighter track with a cleat everother cleat and some little nobs in between. were the nitro has a cleat after cleat without the nobs inbetween also the nitro tracks are built a tad heavyer. if you guys want i could post some pics just let me know.
as for the chain drive it holds up pretty good. the main prob is the bending of the side plates from the torq of the tracks bouncing in the snow bend tword each other.but if you reinforce it youll stop it from happing. as for other replacment parts. extra spur gears and sus arm package sre the main items that wear out the quickest. im running a os 15cvrx on my blizz now and it handles the power verry well.
also kyosho and its part support is and still is garbage.if they ever get there act together and set up shop in the US the right way that would be great. but kyosho does make awsome products you just might have to wait forever for parts . and if worst comes to worst order from china just make sure you get what you need cause shipping isnt cheap. but the parts are about half the US price in china

[Raster]

also kyosho and its part support is and still is garbage.if they ever get there act together and set up shop in the US the right way that would be great. but kyosho does make awsome products you just might have to wait forever for parts . and if worst comes to worst order from china just make sure you get what you need cause shipping isnt cheap. but the parts are about half the US price in china

crush,

Thanks for the info. Your comments here are the same reasons I decided on a Mugen Prospec, instead of a Kyosho 777 SP2. And an X1-CRT and LSP-R, instead of the upcoming 777 based truggy. And a Mugen MTX-4, instead of a Kyosho 1/10 scale TC.

I did order a couple of the Blizzard EVs, but because I didn't think they would need parts like the other models.

[amitysanimal]

I have the new version of the Blizzard EV and it had a 540 motor in it and the side plates are aluminum. I think the old one had plastic side plates and thats why they would bend.

[jocktheglide165]

what size motors these takes?

forget it I just read the whole pages of thread and found out 550 or 540 sounds good ever though of a brushless in it :)

[amitysanimal]

I just double checked on mine, the box says on the front "powered by a 540 motor" and it is the same size as the Magnetic Mayhem I have in it now. Mine is the new version Blizzard EV.

[jocktheglide165]

are those tracks controlled invidiually? So on the controller you need to buy one that has both left and right side controlls that go up and down only?

[StevePond]

the tracks are controlled by a single engine or electric motor. There's a differential in the drivetrain between the two tracks, and a steering brake creates steering. Basically if you want to turn left, you turn the wheel to the left, which applies the brake on the left track, which causes the Blizzard to turn.

[schram1124]

well im 3/4 thruogh the build :eek: its a nice kit im am makeing a list of spairs i want does any one know of after market parts for this thing im a machinst and i do have me axis to make what i want but dont have the time im thinking getting another one and makeing most of the parts out if alum and stuffing a big block in it :D that will be to deturmend :rolleyes: well im hoping to run it tomarow thanks

[gigacrush]

I have the new version of the Blizzard EV and it had a 540 motor in it and the side plates are aluminum. I think the old one had plastic side plates and thats why they would bend.

the blizzard dx had a solid plastic tub. wich was made around 1994 or so . it also had a pair of esc for turning instead of the brakes .then in 1996 the blizzard ev and the nitro blizzard were released. they bolth had metal side plates and used most of the same parts. in 2000 or so great planes quit importing parts and kits of the blizzard. but they were still in production. till now.i have a first releas blizzard that i bought nib back in 98 and never built it . i also have a nitro blizzard that is built and hopup pretty good . but i beat the life out of it . i belive i have a link somewere on this forum but if not check out kyosho monster.net and look under misc kyosho theres a good link to my photo album. and you probly got a older version blizz does it have a brace for the diff or is it just held there by the little shafts.iether way the blizzard is a awsome rc to have expecialy if you get snow.do you guys have snow im in NY and were usually digging out about now but we havnt had much snow fall this year yet

[gigacrush]

Here I am. Sorry for not having answered before now. Last night my connection was moving sower then a snail, so I gave up and quit trying.

jimmy nitro:
Here's my email:
monsters4ever@webtv.net


mr_pushrod:
Okay here is what we have in the Blizzard family.

First there was an electric version, originaly it was called "Blizzard", then I believe it moved on to be known as the "Blizzard DX". This model came with the plow, and was powered by two Mabuchi RS-380 motors, and had two mechanical speed controls. One controlled forward, reverse, and speed. The other controlled the steering aspect, routing power to one motor or the other, or both. Actually, now looking at old adds, I see a difference between the early Blizzard and the later Bizzard DX, but it appears to be in the body stickers and placement of the driving lights, maybe there were design changes of the mechanics also.

Second, came the "Heavy Metal". It was taken off the early Blizzard model. Basically a different body and chrome rims, and without the plow. They should have left it on, it would have been nice to have had that option with it. This was a take off from one of the vehicles from the monster truck scene. I don't remember what that vehicle was called.

Third, here is where I may be off a bit. I can't find one of my books, so I am not certain. I believe the the "Nitro Blizzard" and the "Blizzard EV" came out at the same time. These two are identical, except for the powerplant. The Nitro came with a GS11R .10 engine and the EV, I believe came with a single 27-turn motor and MSC. Power was transfered much like the cars and trucks. It went through an adjustable two-speed/reversible transmission and then into a differential to power both drive wheels. Each drive wheel has it's own brake rotor which controls steering.The suspension is a bit different from the earlier models, but works basically the same. The Nitro and the EV has one drive wheel and four bogie wheels, compared to the earlier models that had one drive wheel and five bogies. The Nitro and EV uses a two piece body style while the eariler ones used a one piece body style. With a bit of refabricating they can work on either one though.

Whew!!! and I said all that in one breath! LOL

How are the ESC's working out? I have been thinking of trying that and using a four channel radio and drive it like a tank, which is actually how these vehicles should be driven, in my opinon anyway. I seen another fella that had one and he was using Mabuchi 540RS motors that he installed using an adjustable motor mount from CRP. Going that route you could use what ever motors and batteries your ESC's could handle. I haven't had the time to look for the mount as yet though. I have used a custom made 7-cell pack in mine, it was faster, but I wasn't impressed all that much with it. But then I haven't had it in the snow yet either! Had the whole day off and didn't get the chance to get outside and run it, maybe I will try to after I finish here. I haven't hit on your link for the pictures yet, I will do that when I finish with this. I also have a wepage that is partially built that shows my Nitro Blizzard in pretty good detail. You can get the address to it, by cliking on my profile in the option box at the bottom of this message and then clicking on the link to the page. I hope this helped, stick around, I help all I can, and I am sure the others will also. May your lawn be covered with snow all winter long, Blane.

here you go blano explaines the blizzard deal better than i can

[jocktheglide165]

I seriously doubt anyone on ebay knows these have re released for some odd reason they are still selling for like 250 plus!!!! you can buy these at ultimatehobbies.com for like 175 shipped.

[schram1124]

the nitro one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jocktheglide165]

the nitro one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


NO SIR\MAM its eletric the EV one folks are buying.

[RrR]

Just tested out my New(used) Blizzard EV today.Cool little RC will go just about anywhere But don,t like sandy soil on steep grades.But all in all good so far.

[schram1124]

i hate my blizzard kyosho sucks should not have bought it just my 2 cents works best in the trash :mad:

[Raster]

i hate my blizzard kyosho sucks should not have bought it just my 2 cents works best in the trash :mad:



Why?

[outcastrc]

i hate my blizzard kyosho sucks should not have bought it just my 2 cents works best in the trash :mad:

Than give it to someone that will appreciate it!

[jocktheglide165]

I still dont understand it I just seen one on ebay again go for like 250 for the EV I think a lot of folks are keeping the re release hush hush to pretened they are originals or something considering you can get them for 170 shipped brand new. just weird...

[schram1124]

Than give it to someone that will appreciate it!


why !!! i would never GIVE it away i ran it over with my truck kyosho sucks maybe the ev is the way to go the nitro one blows now its in the land fill ill never buy a kyosho agan junk!!!!!!!!!! :mad:

[RrR]

I still dont understand it I just seen one on ebay again go for like 250 for the EV I think a lot of folks are keeping the re release hush hush to pretened they are originals or something considering you can get them for 170 shipped brand new. just weird...Where can you get them for 170.00 shipped?

[outcastrc]

Ultimate Hobbies is the best online store that I know of...

[Raster]

Ultimate Hobbies is the best online store that I know of...


They're $190 at Ultimate, though. I've never seen one for $170 anywhere. Ulitmate usually has the best prices.

[jocktheglide165]

They're $190 at Ultimate, though. I've never seen one for $170 anywhere. Ulitmate usually has the best prices.

they raised it then I bought mine for 170 shipped from them ha ha ha proably seen them on ebay going for a high 250 plus shipping raised their prices for that fact :)

[RrR]

Thay have them for 189.00 just checked(Ultimate Hobbies)

[outcastrc]

If you call them about your order they'll give you a better deal. I know a guy that bought 2 for 160 each.

[jocktheglide165]

If you call them about your order they'll give you a better deal. I know a guy that bought 2 for 160 each.

ok thats what i did awhile ago so true. :D either way its way cheaper than eaby folks selling it becuase a lot of eabyers dont know its been reissued.

[Secretsg]

I want this one. Too bad the seller only ships to Germany and surrounding countries.
http://cgi.ebay.de/Graupner-Pistenbully-Pistenraupe_W0QQitemZ7392759343QQcategoryZ45986QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[-=ADA$=-]

i thought i might help You but as he states in his auction he doesnt ship to poland ;( dang, sorry man

[outfitter540]

Hey, could some one get me some body-off shots of the electric version. i am trying to think of a senior design progect and a want to make a blizzard with a video camera and a rocket launcher. I see military applications arising!

[turbosheep]

hi all, ive just joined, been looking for a new toy, (yes im still a kid, just alot older now) ive stumbled on a kyosho blizzard, so been doing some searching, going to get a i.c version, ive found some on e.bay, but there is two descriptions, one says 1/12 i.c blizzard with gs11x, the other the same but with gs11r?? so whats the difference, as the prices are also quite different.
many thanks and sorry if this has been asked before.

[turbosheep]

me again, just been reading previous threads, should have done that before, looks as though i would be better not buying one from e bay, but can you still tell me the difference in the 11x and 11r motor, whats the best i.c blizzard to go for.
thanks again

[jocktheglide165]

me again, just been reading previous threads, should have done that before, looks as though i would be better not buying one from e bay, but can you still tell me the difference in the 11x and 11r motor, whats the best i.c blizzard to go for.
thanks again
I believe those are both nitro version thats all from my understanding.

[ImpulseGTP]

just bought a Blizzard EV in time for some late winter snow action. here are some pics. the green one is my EV and the blue is my brother's 'not working so great NB'. enjoy!!! ;)

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/Picture003-1.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/100_2957.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/100_2964.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/100_2961.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t172/rcbodyshop/100_2960.jpg

:cool:

[Raster]

Hey - those look terrific!

[awnelson]

I just bought a nitro to go with my electric. The electric is fun but slow even with a 15 turn. After about a minute it seems like the battery gets "cold feet" and doesn't output as much juice. I wanted to try a nitro so we will see how it goes.

[ImpulseGTP]

Thanks Raster :)

yea the nitro does go faster, but i dont like that qrc thing...when my bro is using it, it dosent sound reliable at all.

[crazy4wdracer]

those are cool, i want one!!! :D

[Raster]

For those of you with electric Blizzards, can you elaborate on what electronics you used? I'm especially interested in the steering servo and receivers you've used.

My EP is very hard to control. It is much faster than I expected, but steering locks the brakes hard and it turns on a dime. Very hard to gradually turn. Do I need to loosen something on the brakes? (I'm using a servo with approximately 50 oz. of torque.)

Thanks for any help.

[awnelson]

Cheap futaba 303? ($10 servo) for steering and same on the stock mechanical speed control. Tighten up the servo linkages until they both are touching the springs. Make sure that you are the closest hole possible to the center of the servo or dial down your exponential on the radio. You won't need much to get the steering to work. Mine still whips it around on ice but turns nicely on snow.

[steamboat]

Good luck with your parts making. I just got a new Blizzard EX and would love a plow. We have plenty of snow here in Steamboat so I could put it to good use.

Contact me if you or anyone you know might be able to build one.

970-819-6930

[gigacrush]

for the qrc you need to add a additional servo with 3 channel opperation to stop the gearbox clanking. it will make it so it can be locked in forward or reverse.i have pics if needed.
as for the steering i upgraded to a set of titamiun kyosho 8thscale buggy disks with pads . now with the biggest servo i can lock or slow down the turn as much as needed.
impulse gt i see you guys are still running the stock tracks. kyosho make a set of racing tracks called catterpiller tracks. they are a lot lighter and tend to make the nitro blizzard wind out more quikly and gives about 2 mph more a hour
i also noticed that kyosho finally added a brace to the nitro blizzard to stop the frame flexxing.can someone please post some pics of the nitro blizzard bottom and under the body. so i can see if there are anyother upgrades . i might by a new one someday if they solved all the problems

[zenmasterzoso]

Are these Models (Heavy Metal Monster Truck) available any longer?
Just got the DF-300 EP and really enjoy it.I can only imagine the twin motor model must be just as fun.

[zenmasterzoso]

Wow , this site is dead.Any Blizzard folks go to Making trax .com , thats a blizzard site :huh:

[jocktheglide165]

Wow , this site is dead.Any Blizzard folks go to Making trax .com , thats a blizzard site :huh:

I do...

[zenmasterzoso]

Great , hope to see you there :wave:

[GRUNDIG415]

keep thread alive.....

[Maxximus50]

Does anyone know or has anyone seen a snow plow kit on a blizzard?
I swear I have seen them with plows.

I'd love to see some pics, if anyone has some.

I don't have a blizzard but its on my "Kyosho" wish list, along with Twin Force, Madforce.

[Maxximus50]

Too bad they are discontinued!!

[purpletimbo]

I just bought an EV off ebay cheap enough and works well, anyone know the DP on the pinion, got plenty of different ones, just save me trying them all
Tim
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l89/purpletimbo/kyoshoblizzard.jpg

[GRUNDIG415]

where are the bliazzards?

[purpletimbo]

I am still here still got yellow and ared roller nitro for spares:)

[GRUNDIG415]

i still have my red df 300....

[ebald]

got a brushless EV myself!

[Cross_DH]

The Blizzard are not discontinued. Ultimate hobbies has the DF-300 and the EV in electric or nitro.

http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/istar.asp?a=29&search=Blizzard*&view=Blizzard&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

Everyone thinks they are discontinued so they sell on ebay for more than what you can buy them at the store.

Some of the older Blizzard DXs came with plows I saw one on Ebay back in February.

I am in the process of building my own plow for my Blizzard. The center is done and i am just starting on the wings for each side.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/DH_Corky/Blizzard.jpg

The blade is a little big but I have plans of increasing the overall size of the Blizzard to be a 1/10th scale model of a Bombardier snow cat.