LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
02-22-2010, 11:34 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
PAW makes diesel RC motors. There is a .15 and .19 and they go way up from there. 2.5cc etc. I'd think the .15 or .19 would be a good fit. They can be had for around 50 dollars on ebay. Here is one: http://cgi.ebay.com/PAW-149-DS-Diese...#ht_500wt_1182
I don't know much about them, but I think it would be fun to fit one. There are kits to convert the nitro to diesel as well.
I don't know much about them, but I think it would be fun to fit one. There are kits to convert the nitro to diesel as well.
02-22-2010, 11:37 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
Also here is a video of a revo converted to diesel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekrlUCKn31A
As you can tell, it sounds different especially at idle. There are a lot of airplane diesel engines, but I don't know if they would work in this application.
As you can tell, it sounds different especially at idle. There are a lot of airplane diesel engines, but I don't know if they would work in this application.
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
Mouton, thanks for the advice. How easy is it to get an OS mounted to the Blizzard chassis, from what I've seen the mounts are completely different? Also, is there any easy way to beef up the drivetrain? I appreciate thatthe extra torque might stretch the drive chains, butfrom what I've seen of the brushless conversions, isthis reallymuch of a problem? The transmissionas a whole seems to cope with brushless power just fine.
03-04-2010, 10:49 AM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
subyman, technically, a glow fuel nitro engine is very close to a 1:1 diesel engine. RC aircraft diesels usually run on ether and not the diesel you put in a real tractor. Today, most RC pilots that use IC engines use either gas/petrol or glow fuel (nitro) engines. Diesels are few and far between.
Paul1981, you will need an engine mount (and drill two new holes in the chassis). The NB has Kyosho's standard three-hole motor mount that is part of the engine. Most engines use a four screw mount that requires a separate engine mount in the vehicle. That is all you need as long as you get an engine with the standard crankshaft and side exhaust. If you do get an engine that has an SG crankshaft, you will also need a new clutch.
The drive train can cope with a powerful engine, but with increased power the need to have everything 100 % perfectly adjusted increases.
Paul1981, you will need an engine mount (and drill two new holes in the chassis). The NB has Kyosho's standard three-hole motor mount that is part of the engine. Most engines use a four screw mount that requires a separate engine mount in the vehicle. That is all you need as long as you get an engine with the standard crankshaft and side exhaust. If you do get an engine that has an SG crankshaft, you will also need a new clutch.
The drive train can cope with a powerful engine, but with increased power the need to have everything 100 % perfectly adjusted increases.
03-25-2010, 05:42 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
ORIGINAL: Mouton
Paul1981, you will need an engine mount (and drill two new holes in the chassis). The NB has Kyosho's standard three-hole motor mount that is part of the engine.
Paul1981, you will need an engine mount (and drill two new holes in the chassis). The NB has Kyosho's standard three-hole motor mount that is part of the engine.
Also, what weight oil would you recommend filling the diff with? I've serviced and re-built my Blizzard but the steering is snatchy as hell, there is absolutely no modulation. The brakes seem to be either "on" or "off" so I'm either travelling straight or turning in my own tracks, I can't seem to make minor adjustments whilst travelling. Thanks.
03-26-2010, 12:23 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
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I would say NB is short for Nitro Blizzard
I would say NB is short for Nitro Blizzard
To be fair I was a little bit drunk when I was thinking about that last night. Any ideas on the diff oil?
03-26-2010, 01:48 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
ORIGINAL: Paul1981
D'oh! Man, do I feel stupid?! Thanks! [img][/img]
To be fair I was a little bit drunk when I was thinking about that last night. Any ideas on the diff oil?
ORIGINAL: nomobux
I would say NB is short for Nitro Blizzard
I would say NB is short for Nitro Blizzard
To be fair I was a little bit drunk when I was thinking about that last night. Any ideas on the diff oil?
04-18-2010, 08:27 AM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
i just got my ep blizzard today and im wantign to start making a snow plow for it. I was wondering if anyone had any tips and tricks that could help me out, or if anyone knows where i could buy one for it.
04-18-2010, 12:44 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
Try asking here:
R/C snowcat forum
Everything from scratch built snow cats to people modding there Blizzards.
R/C snowcat forum
Everything from scratch built snow cats to people modding there Blizzards.
05-19-2010, 08:32 AM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
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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.
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.
Swedish company Atomic made RC snowmobiles already in the late 1980s. Here is a video of one: [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UPt4_VFDTI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UPt4_VFDTI[/link]
US company ArtAttack still sell their RC snowmobile kits over at [link=http://www.artattacksnowmobile.net/]http://www.artattacksnowmobile.net/[/link]. I bought one directly from them a while back, but didn't finish building it yet. A video of a brushless ArtAttack: [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1yLWctmOmc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1yLWctmOmc[/link]
Sorry for going off-topic. The reason I'm lurking here is of course that I'm considering buying one of those lovely Blizzards
05-19-2010, 01:03 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
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I know I'm replying to an old post, but I'd just like to point out that this is not entirely correct.
Swedish company Atomic made RC snowmobiles already in the late 1980s. Here is a video of one: [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UPt4_VFDTI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UPt4_VFDTI[/link]
US company ArtAttack still sell their RC snowmobile kits over at [link=http://www.artattacksnowmobile.net/]http://www.artattacksnowmobile.net/[/link]. I bought one directly from them a while back, but didn't finish building it yet. A video of a brushless ArtAttack: [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1yLWctmOmc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1yLWctmOmc[/link]
Sorry for going off-topic. The reason I'm lurking here is of course that I'm considering buying one of those lovely Blizzards
ORIGINAL: Paul1981
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.
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.
Swedish company Atomic made RC snowmobiles already in the late 1980s. Here is a video of one: [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UPt4_VFDTI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UPt4_VFDTI[/link]
US company ArtAttack still sell their RC snowmobile kits over at [link=http://www.artattacksnowmobile.net/]http://www.artattacksnowmobile.net/[/link]. I bought one directly from them a while back, but didn't finish building it yet. A video of a brushless ArtAttack: [link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1yLWctmOmc]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1yLWctmOmc[/link]
Sorry for going off-topic. The reason I'm lurking here is of course that I'm considering buying one of those lovely Blizzards
11-07-2010, 05:29 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
i know i should read through this thread, but that would take awhile.
i just traded for a blizzard EV roller. it doesnt have the motor, pinion, spur, ESC, radio or body.
so, im in need of parts. i might also need the brake linkages.
i tried ebay(where i buy most RC items i need) but there isnt much there.
what online hobby shop carries parts?
also, does the DF-300 share parts with the EV? if i could replace older parts with the newwer DF-300 parts then that would make sense.
lastly, im wanting to build for some speed. i have a 17t brushed motor, but i also have a traxxas VXL system i could use. but will the EV handle a brushless motor on 2s lipo?
i just traded for a blizzard EV roller. it doesnt have the motor, pinion, spur, ESC, radio or body.
so, im in need of parts. i might also need the brake linkages.
i tried ebay(where i buy most RC items i need) but there isnt much there.
what online hobby shop carries parts?
also, does the DF-300 share parts with the EV? if i could replace older parts with the newwer DF-300 parts then that would make sense.
lastly, im wanting to build for some speed. i have a 17t brushed motor, but i also have a traxxas VXL system i could use. but will the EV handle a brushless motor on 2s lipo?
11-07-2010, 05:32 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
You can usually order parts directly from Kyosho...
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/
Maybe send them an e-mail and see what exactly you need..
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/
Maybe send them an e-mail and see what exactly you need..
11-07-2010, 06:39 PM
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You can usually order parts directly from Kyosho...
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/
Maybe send them an e-mail and see what exactly you need..
You can usually order parts directly from Kyosho...
http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/
Maybe send them an e-mail and see what exactly you need..
do you know if the EV and DF-300 share any parts?
11-07-2010, 06:43 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
Yes, they are basically identical.. other than the EV has the chrome wheels.. and different shell.. !!
11-07-2010, 07:03 PM
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Yes, they are basically identical.. other than the EV has the chrome wheels.. and different shell.. !!
Yes, they are basically identical.. other than the EV has the chrome wheels.. and different shell.. !!
my plan is to use my vxl system with a 2s lipo. not sure what sized pinion gear to use. guess ill just have to experiemnt.
11-07-2010, 08:10 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
Hi I.have an older blizzard ex with a lrp brushless esc and vector x11 13.5 turn motor what pinion and spur should I run and im having trouble steering im using an old traxxas stampede servo any help be greatly appreciated also my body is destroyed any help.with a replacement ir way to make a regular rc body work I was thinking. A flat black hummer body
11-07-2010, 09:29 PM
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
If you go back to the beginning of the thread, you can see what people do to make it more limited slip in the differential, and then use the brake pads to make it more sensitive when it comes to steering..
Good luck!
Good luck!
11-08-2010, 01:01 PM
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Ok thanks ill have to read the begining of the thread
Ok thanks ill have to read the begining of the thread
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RE: LB Getting Ready for SNOW - Kyosho EP Blizzard DF-300 Thread!
Hey LB (and everyone else here), just want to say thank you!Sure Ive always wanted a Blizzard but this thread (and a few others, but mostly this one) pushed me to get my Bliz.... This video from Jim was another one that pushed me also...
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Igot the last one from tiny.shoprc.com
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPDqAp8mc6c&feature=related[/youtube]
Igot the last one from tiny.shoprc.com
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