What Do I Need To Make One Of Thse Run?

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What Do I Need To Make One Of Thse Run?
Topic Started: Dec 21 2005, 05:07 PM (443 Views)
adrenalinrush123998	Dec 21 2005, 05:07 PM Post #1
Worthy of the Trax! Posts: 32 Group: Member Member #21 Joined: December 18, 2005	well, i am thinking of buying one of these and have been wondering what exactly it takes to get one up and running . i have a few questions first 1. is it a kit? or an ARR? 2. i can use a pistol grip with one of these right? 3. it comes with both a mechanical speed controller and motor? or am i mistaken? and it only takes two servos right? so two channels? one for the throttle and one for controlling the differential braking? and it just takes a standard 7.2V stick pack right? in some of the pcitures ive seen of the chassis it looks like it migh take a wierd battery pack (it might just be me or my comps reslution, but they all look to be of a different size than a standard 7.2V) thanks ahead of time for any help
	I HEART MY BLIZZARD!


EC	Dec 21 2005, 05:24 PM Post #2
Making Trax! Posts: 244 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: December 13, 2005	1 = kit 2 = yes 3 = yes Yes, two channels for two servos. Yes, it uses a standard 7.2V stick pack.



outcastrc	Dec 21 2005, 11:47 PM Post #3
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	Isn't it pretty much a ARR? Its complete other then paint the body and install the radio.



EC	Dec 22 2005, 03:36 PM Post #4
Making Trax! Posts: 244 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: December 13, 2005	I thought ARR ment ready to run.. In which case, I dont think it is; I mean, my nitro blizzard wasnt. Maybe that explains the difference in the instruction manuals. Maybe the EV is ready to run, and the nitro blizzard isnt. I dunno. Or kyosho is lazy and didnt make the correct manual.



outcastrc	Dec 22 2005, 03:45 PM Post #5
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	The nitro has to be built which is def a kit. The EV is prebuilt, just paint and add radio which places it in the ARR catagory (almost ready to run) RTR's are just add batts, or fuel in the case of nitros. I would prefer a kit myself but I'll take what I can get.



Jackson	Dec 22 2005, 07:15 PM Post #6
EV-less Posts: 94 Group: Family Member #3 Joined: December 13, 2005	It comes prebuilt? Awww...I was looking forward to building it...oh well adrenalinrush123998, nice to see you here. This is ferrari360 on MRRC.



outcastrc	Dec 22 2005, 07:58 PM Post #7
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	Jackson Dec 22 2005, 07:15 PM It comes prebuilt? Awww...I was looking forward to building it...oh well adrenalinrush123998, nice to see you here. This is ferrari360 on MRRC. Nothing a power screwdriver won't solve in 5 minutes! :rofl:



EC	Dec 22 2005, 09:01 PM Post #8
Making Trax! Posts: 244 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: December 13, 2005	I see, I didnt know there was a difference in the two blizzards.



adrenalinrush123998	Dec 23 2005, 01:23 PM Post #9
Worthy of the Trax! Posts: 32 Group: Member Member #21 Joined: December 18, 2005	hey there ferrari ok so the EV is, in fact prebuilt? i can build a kit, but a tracked vehicle seems just a bit more complicated i think im good, as soon as i get the spending i have planned done ill be ordering a blizzard (yay!)
	I HEART MY BLIZZARD!


spoon37	Dec 23 2005, 02:33 PM Post #10
Trax Master Poster Posts: 602 Group: Admin Member #11 Joined: December 14, 2005	well if you really want to build a kit the Tamiya tanks are some of the best....very very pricey tho.... and not really what you might call bashers... :lol: the EV is mostly built for you, if you look in the instructions its essentially how to fit radio gear and trim and paint the lid.



adrenalinrush123998	Dec 24 2005, 09:02 AM Post #11
Worthy of the Trax! Posts: 32 Group: Member Member #21 Joined: December 18, 2005	arent the tamiya's fairly large and expensive? i should be ordering mine from ultimatehobbies soon, i just want to get some stuff for some other RC's first does anybody know when ultimatehobbies will be able to ship the electrics? (A.K.A when are they getting them in?) hey look..did we get new emoticons? i never saw those before oh and where can i buy a plow for one? i know graupner sell them, but do they only work on the graupner models?
	I HEART MY BLIZZARD!


EC	Dec 24 2005, 11:55 AM Post #12
Making Trax! Posts: 244 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: December 13, 2005	adrenalinrush123998 Dec 24 2005, 09:02 AM oh and where can i buy a plow for one? i know graupner sell them, but do they only work on the graupner models? Graupner sells them? Have a link?



spoon37	Dec 24 2005, 12:06 PM Post #13
Trax Master Poster Posts: 602 Group: Admin Member #11 Joined: December 14, 2005	I think the ones you refer to are on the older DX models which Graupner sold in europe as the "K�ssbohrer Pisten bully" I dont think the plows/groomers sold for the DX/pisten bully fit the newer EV....



EC	Dec 24 2005, 01:36 PM Post #14
Making Trax! Posts: 244 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: December 13, 2005	I understand that, but I would still like a plow.



outcastrc	Dec 24 2005, 05:25 PM Post #15
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	Far as I know there are no plows comercially available. You'd have to fabricate your own... It won't be long before there will be plans on the site. Tamiya tanks are in a league all their own. Very expensive, but worth every penny I am sure. I think for a guy coming into tracked RC's you can't go wrong with a Blizzard. Then you'll know if tracks are your thing. It will be easier to justify a Tamiya down the road then. Least thats my thinking. And yup I added a few more smilies. Made a couple tanks ones too so at least we have something!



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