Ruff 'n' Tuff Snow Cat

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Ruff 'n' Tuff Snow Cat
Topic Started: Nov 14 2006, 12:12 PM (1,197 Views)
outcastrc	Nov 14 2006, 12:12 PM Post #1
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	I found this today, had to buy it. It's a push toy although it does have motor sounds and horn. It's a bit smaller then a Blizzard, but not by a lot.



EC	Nov 14 2006, 03:46 PM Post #2
Making Trax! Posts: 244 Group: Moderator Member #9 Joined: December 13, 2005	Where'd you buy it from? I want one..



sloppy	Nov 14 2006, 04:15 PM Post #3
Swayed by the Trax Posts: 16 Group: Member Member #129 Joined: October 29, 2006	nice i like it now get a motor in there



outcastrc	Nov 14 2006, 04:29 PM Post #4
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	EC Nov 14 2006, 03:46 PM Where'd you buy it from? I want one.. I found it in Zellers. Never seen one before myself. You can sure tell it was based off the Blizzard by the wheels. Theres a panel under the sprocket that unbolts. I plan on opening it up to see whats hiding in there. This might be a toy that was going to be motored... Will find out later and post what I see...



outcastrc	Nov 14 2006, 08:40 PM Post #5
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	Well blow me away! It WAS RC'd... Here you can see the housing that holds the gears... And heres the obvious antenna holder. With a hole that heads into the body. Heres the comparo to the Blizzard: Now my brain is starting to churn over this. I have a thought I have seen this before... Just can't remember where... The hunt is on!



Jackson	Nov 14 2006, 08:46 PM Post #6
EV-less Posts: 94 Group: Family Member #3 Joined: December 13, 2005	Dang! I can't wait to see this turn RC



outcastrc	Nov 14 2006, 08:51 PM Post #7
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	Oh for pete sakes I have this exact machine sitting in my pictures directory. And in those pics theres a wire antenna hanging out! I WANT MINE RC'D!!!! I added those pics to my assorted gallery. Anyone have an idea what it is? http://making-trax.com/gallery2/v/outcastrc/assorted/dickie/



outcastrc	Nov 14 2006, 09:04 PM Post #8
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	I managed to zoom in on one of the pics and make out the words "snow king" A quick search of the internet and I found it. I have a gutted Dickie Snow King!!! Sitting in a Canadian Zellers of all places. http://www.monkeytoys.de/dickie-snow-king-...rot-p-1135.html I double checked the box and its a remake of the Dickie RC box. There is no Dickie label written on it but the pictures on the box have a "Dickie" decal on it. There is nothing on the snowcat itself written anywhere.... Is this cool or what!



spoon37	Nov 15 2006, 07:53 AM Post #9
Trax Master Poster Posts: 602 Group: Admin Member #11 Joined: December 14, 2005	nice! shame its missing all the gubbins to make it work....



Toyranosaur	Nov 30 2006, 05:18 AM Post #10
Making Trax! Posts: 230 Group: Family Member #14 Joined: December 15, 2005	It wasn't 'R/C' per se, man: I'm watching & planning on getting one off Ebay in a few days (READ: If one o'you guys here bids on it, you'll be on my BAD side!) It has a Wire-type remote operation, and is indeed made by Dickie/Spielzug. But I'll probably pay more than I need to since it has 'Remote' stuff I'll just gut anyways! These are kinda neat, I've been looking for this for a while! Let's see what you do with it bud! Chris



Toyranosaur	Nov 30 2006, 06:12 AM Post #11
Making Trax! Posts: 230 Group: Family Member #14 Joined: December 15, 2005	Upon perusing your info Outcast, it becomes apparent that this was made full R/C, cable-operated, AND as a push toy, Sheesh! Well, now I want the already-R/C version, too! It'd be easier to mod than build from scratch & I have enough projects, but ? I already have the R/C Dickie Snow Unimog with functional winch & plow They'd make a swell set. It irritates me that there are so many cool things we can't easily get here...Or there...Chris



outcastrc	Nov 30 2006, 08:13 AM Post #12
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	I don't really see how I can make mine rc'd. It's pretty obvious that the gear configuration is something that I would have a lot of trouble trying to piece together. Its just found a place on my shelf in my hobby room. I am happy if it stays there... Now if I can find a cheap RC version of it one day I will grab it. But until then this one can just look pretty...



Toyranosaur	Nov 30 2006, 12:20 PM Post #13
Making Trax! Posts: 230 Group: Family Member #14 Joined: December 15, 2005	Still jealous! You dirty... Chris



Toyranosaur	Dec 4 2006, 06:21 AM Post #14
Making Trax! Posts: 230 Group: Family Member #14 Joined: December 15, 2005	O.K., slightly less jealous now: Scored this beastie as planned yesterday for $41 total: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...42150&rd=1&rd=1 It runs, albeit with a cable, but this must mean the drivetrain, plow 'Servo', etc. is already there so it should make a better R/C candidate than the pushtoy. I'm cheesed either way!! I'll keep y'all posted! Chris



outcastrc	Dec 4 2006, 07:11 AM Post #15
Administrator Posts: 1,150 Group: Admin Member #1 Joined: December 13, 2005	Can't wait to see it. Make sure to grab a pic of the gear compartment.



Toyranosaur	Dec 4 2006, 08:38 AM Post #16
Making Trax! Posts: 230 Group: Family Member #14 Joined: December 15, 2005	Atsa da big 10-4, eh! Should be interesting. I'm already designing a chassis cut from a solid billet of Stainless Steel!! (Not!) Chris



alaskadf300	Dec 23 2007, 03:19 PM Post #17
Making Trax! Posts: 117 Group: Member Member #581 Joined: November 27, 2007	here is a current amazon source. http://www.amazon.de/Simba-Dickie-Group-34...e/dp/B000JCE7B2
	"Rule #1, Never Run It where People Walk Dogs!"


zenmasterzoso	Dec 23 2007, 04:23 PM Post #18
Worthy of the Trax! Posts: 38 Group: Member Member #608 Joined: December 7, 2007	alaskadf300 Dec 23 2007, 03:19 PM here is a current amazon source. http://www.amazon.de/Simba-Dickie-Group-34...e/dp/B000JCE7B2 Great job finding that , any idea how much in Canadian dollars this is EUR 32,88 ? It would be nice to find one here , as buy the time you buy it from Europe , ship , duty`s etc you can buy a Blizzard.But I would still love one



alaskadf300	Dec 25 2007, 08:35 AM Post #19
Making Trax! Posts: 117 Group: Member Member #581 Joined: November 27, 2007	zenmasterzoso Dec 23 2007, 04:23 PM alaskadf300 Dec 23 2007, 03:19 PM here is a current amazon source. http://www.amazon.de/Simba-Dickie-Group-34...e/dp/B000JCE7B2 Great job finding that , any idea how much in Canadian dollars this is EUR 32,88 ? It would be nice to find one here , as buy the time you buy it from Europe , ship , duty`s etc you can buy a Blizzard.But I would still love one Thanks, I like to track down cool stuff that isn't commonly available in North America.
	"Rule #1, Never Run It where People Walk Dogs!"


RCrunner789	Nov 22 2008, 09:44 PM Post #20
Worthy of the Trax! Posts: 54 Group: Noobs Member #1,584 Joined: November 22, 2008	ya no this thing looks like it would breake quite easly it dosent seem to have the mod properties eather but i have to say that the detail is pritty good now also how much can it push >>>><<<< >>>><<<<



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