adwjrc

anyone heard of a new modle coming out this spring?

sparky 25

Yea, its already available in the uk,

this newer version looks alot better than the old model

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Kyosho-GP-Bliz...item5638db118e

theLane

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I don't think that's a "new model". I think it's been out for a while now. ??? I bought mine here in Canada back in November.

adwjrc

it looks like the old ones... but someone was saying that there is suppose to be a new one relased this spring

sparky 25

You could be right,

but you gotta ask why are these so readily available now, when a while back they could not be had.

barney 5

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i've also seen that model for a while. i know where theres 2 of them in maine sitting on the shelf in the box unassembled rite now. if mine sells i'll have one.

adwjrc

What you mean if yours sells you'll have one ?

barney 5

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got one posted here on rcu!!!!!!

theLane

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so then if you sell it, you won't have one! abort abort abort

barney 5

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i'll have a brand new nitro version, i just said i no where there's 2 of them still in the box.

theLane

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ohhh... so "if you sell the OLD one, you will have a new nitro version"... I get it now. In that case, don't abort

adwjrc

I got ya hope its sells so you can get the nitro version.

theLane

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How much are they selling the new ones for?

adwjrc

Is there a thread for pic of everyones blizzards?

barney 5

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yeah your on it. lots of them! some on this page and the last few. i can get a brand new nitro in the box unassembled for 329!

adwjrc

thanks.. .i got an e-mail from a guy at kyosho and said they are gunna be getting someon the electric ones and can be bought on there website.. and i asked about a new one coming out and he said there is no new one coming out

barney 5

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i hope this guy gets his stuff into production. you want scale, this is scale!!!!! check out the red muskeg, this stuff is unbeleivable........i been a snowmobiler my whole life and use to go to the track he's talking about up in canada. you'll never see snowmobiles this scale again........( i don' think )

http://www.rcsnowmobiles.com/

adwjrc

Those are bad ass

Mouton

I really do not care much for this thread as there is so much noise in it and very few proper contributions. A few threads down there is another (older) Blizzard thread with a higher ratio of meaningfull posts rather than the "Hey-I-have-nothing-to-say-but-I-like-to-see-my-own-posts" attitude that rules here. In all honesty, this thread is more like a chat room than a forum. I do not think I am the only one who would post more often here if we all tried to think abot what we post. In order for this post to be a contribution rather than wining about the level of the thread, here goes:

Stick with a small block engine. Big blocks need more room in every sense, something which is scarse in the Blizzard. Not only might its taller cooling head come too close to ceiling (creating heat issues), it will also require a reworked exhaust system in order to breathe properly.

I still run mine with an old Kyosho GS-15R engine. I have had it for five yers now. The only time it might lack revs is when I drive in real deed powder snow. Torque has never been an issie, thanks to the gearing. And you will not get more revs with a typical 21-class engine, that you will only get from a small block racing engine. If you want more speed get a better 12/15/18 class engine. Preferably an O.S. engine and not something from Traxxas and Kyosho as those are low-cost, low-performance engines. Keep in mind that those are included to get people started at a reasonable cost rather than getting the most out of them. Get a proper racing engine and you will get loads more power without a higher fuel consumption.

The drivetrain's durability is an issue. There are two things to remember. First, always make sure everything is 100 %. Every time you refuel you must check the tension of the drive tracks, drive chains and make sure the QRC-gearbox engages properly and that it changes to second gear. Second, after every run check the forward and reverse gears. Make sure the metal pins are intact and in place. Otherwise you will trash the gears on your next outing.

theLane, you may ask any price for your Blizzard. But unless it is the first generation Blizzard DX you will never get USD 400 for a used model that costs around USD 320 to purchase new.

Swedish company ArtAttack made RC snowmobiles already in the late 1980s. They surface every now and then on eBay and various trading sections. I do think they are still around, however production levels are low.

And finally, a recent photo of mine from my last outing the other week.

theLane

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What are you talkin' about... I am not selling my Blizzard. I wouldn't take $800 for it. It's a keeper. You obviously couldn't see through the "noise".

Mouton

You are right, that comment was meant for barney_5, sorry for that! Well, I blame it on the noise.

pflumitch

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Agreed, I love this thread, but it it in no ways replaces a dedicated forum with threads/questions. Check out RC Snowcats forum: http://s1.zetaboards.com/RCsnowcats/index/

theLane

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I think the problem might be that only 5 of us own one running, 10 own a broken one that they can't find parts for and the other 3 people are busy out enjoying it. Oh, not to mention that it doesn't seem that they sell them anymore.

subyman

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Keep it up though guys. The only way to attract new guys to the Blizzard is for the old guys to hype it up! I'm interested in getting on some time in the future. I've got too many project right now, but a Blizzard is to come. Has anyone thought of putting one of those small diesel motors in it for more torque and more scale smell and sound? Would be a fun project.

theLane

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That would be cool. What diesel engine is it that you are talking about? I'd like to see that. Is it expensive?