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LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 T... - 11/29/2007 6:24:12 PM   
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Been wanting one of these for a long time (since the last generation Blizzard), but didn't get one until now! This should be an interesting build!

Anything Blizzard (electric) related is welcome to discuss here!

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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-3... - 11/29/2007 6:25:19 PM   
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Description from Kyosho's website:


Roll over any terrain with this fully functioning electric tracked machine!

Easy to operate electric vehicle cruises up steep slopes and easily rolls over gaps as it powers across the rough surfaces and etches its track marks in snowfields, sand and dirt piles. Kyosho has reproduced the distinctive “DF300” from Japan’s major tracked vehicle manufacturer, Ohara Corporation. The sophisticated mechanics of the motor control features a combination bevel gear and brake control system that produces forward, reverse, left/right turning and also pivoting (the Blizzard can turn in its own tracks) for fully operational tracked vehicle control. And all the main components are pre-assembled so only a short time is needed for the finishing touches. Only a true tracked vehicle can back-up your go-anywhere spirit and be enjoyed anywhere you want to take it!

Reproduction of Ohara Corporation’s distinctive DF-300.
Sophisticated control mechanism features combination bevel gear and brake control system. Able to turn left/right and also turn in its own tracks, just like a real tracked vehicle.
Equipped with suspension system with springs on all wheels.
Features a rotary speed controller with 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse.
Includes high-power 540-class motor.
Main components are pre-assembled.


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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-... - 11/29/2007 6:28:25 PM   
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Technical Data
Length 365mm
Width 320mm
Height 220mm
Ground Clearance 30mm
Gear Ratio 25.5: 1
Weight 2.260g (approx.)
Motor 540-class
Battery 7.2V-1400~3000mAh Battery (Sold Separately)
R/C System BEC compatible 2-channel, 2-servo R/C system (Sold Separately)

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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-3... - 11/29/2007 6:29:01 PM   
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cant wait too see this beauty, reckon you should get the Lightly Tuned for more shove! what price was this machine? if you dont mind me asking..

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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-... - 11/29/2007 6:31:03 PM   
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Pics of the previous generation (still in production) - mostly identical to the DF-300 except the shell and a chassis brace.

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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-... - 11/29/2007 6:33:36 PM   
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Buy it LB you wont be disappointed!!
Guy at the track loved his, and I've seen it run before, very cool just to see one on our track run..
But the version I saw was the nitro version, I wouldnt get that one, go for the electric version.

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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-3... - 11/29/2007 6:36:14 PM   
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Best place to buy (in US) I found is Ultimate Hobbies at $204 shipped!



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cant wait too see this beauty, reckon you should get the Lightly Tuned for more shove! what price was this machine? if you dont mind me asking..



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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-... - 11/29/2007 6:37:16 PM   
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I bought it already.... should be here anytime now... ha!

Bearings were ordered 2 weeks ago from Hong Kong... so both should be here anytime now...



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Buy it LB you wont be disappointed!!
Guy at the track loved his, and I've seen it run before, very cool just to see one on our track run..



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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-... - 11/29/2007 6:39:07 PM   
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Here's what a different paint job looks like! (nitro version)

Quite a good looking kit, eh?!

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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-... - 11/29/2007 6:40:09 PM   
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If I like the build then I'll get me one also...
I wouldnt run a brushless in it, because it might not be designed for a brushless.
Run the stock motor in it and decide for yourself...

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RE: LB getting ready for snow - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-... - 11/29/2007 6:44:49 PM   
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Sweet. Slap a GTB system in that bad boy... Hehehe

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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-... - 11/29/2007 6:45:11 PM   
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If I am not mistaken, the kit comes "almost ready to run" (most of the drivetrain assembled..) but since I will put full ballbearing on it, I'd disassemble it first I am sure!

Making it a, "build thread"?! ha ha ha!!

A pretty cool video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a75eQU1uXo

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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-... - 11/29/2007 6:47:29 PM