my next project- A BRUSHLESS SNOWMOBILE!
 

Oh man, I felt like it's my birthday:party: I'm pretty stoked about this!:yes:

I have been buttoning up all my projects and selling off anything unused. I have made the decision that I absolutely cannot buy any more r/c's or start any new projects.

My focus has been on maintaing what I have and acquiring running supplies to make my r/c-ing more enjoyable.

Well, I am in a pretty good position. Most of my projects are complete, maintenance is up to date on existing vehicles and pending an e-bay sale I'm about to order $500 in batteries and chargers from hobbyking.

But I've had a New Bright r/c snowmobile sitting on my shelf for years. It was always last in line. Always passed over in favor of more traditional r/c's. My plan was always to upgrade it to hobby grade components.

THE TIME HAS COME! Like I said, I'm in a good position r/c wise and it was about time I start on the new bright.

AND THEN I STUMBLED UPON THIS: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_632wt_1329

The auction has ended, but you can see the details. The guy that made the snowmobile in the ad is selling a kit to convert new bright snowmobiles to hobby grade. I have already contacted him and have a kit on order. It is $200 for the kit, plus shipping.

I wanted to do my own conversion, but this kit eliminates so much guesswork and hassle. It would have taken me years to make something as finished looking and functional as this.

I concede, this guy did a better job than I would have. I'm going to just drop the coin, and soon I will be driving a brushless snowmobile!:na:

a video:yes:

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cmLnVT3Vo0U?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

better get it soon! starting to get late in the season, not sure about over there, but so far it's been a pretty dry snow season in ND.
Looks awesome though...!!!!

I'm in south central MN. We haven't had a single ridable snowfall. I have a couple buddies with brand new turbo arctic cats. 177hp sitting on a trailer. 0 miles this year.

Did you watch the vid? This snowmobile can do asphalt drags:party:

Put some titanium under the front skids and do some night running on the road - cool vid waiting to be done!!

That looks like a fun r/c and bigger than I expected.(yeah, yeah that what she said I know)

Good luck with it.

I would DEFINATELY buy a hobby grade Snowmobile if a manufacturer made one. But this is the next best thing! Needs a driver figure to add realism...but none-the-less...very cool. I like it!!!!

A traxxas VXLM speed control would be perfect....it is waterproof.

I live in New England and to say the ski areas here are hurting is an understatement. From the news it seems all the snow is in Europe this yr. The US is snow deficient this season.

Always wanted a snowmobile rc, but, with the unpredictability if snow here, still considering it

That thing looks like a ton of fun.

After going snowmobiling this past weekend up in Pittsburgh, NH I now want one of these badly.

I'm pretty sure a buddy of mine has that exact one in the video, maybe I can work out a deal with him.

Looking forward to some pictures of yours.

Nick

You mean like this one?
http://artattacksnowmobile.net/

That's cool man... Not much snow this year in Southern Canada as well...

No, I know about the ArtAttack ones...I mean a really modern designed one with today's technology. Art Attacks are cool, but pretty old school looking with no real super trick suspension and modern materials.

Still cool though.

we have 2 of them, let me see if i can find some videos of the one with the medusa 80 series motor in it on 5 cell:gasp:

That'd be awesome!:yes:

I can't believe the New Bright tracks don't rip. These sleds can really handle some power!

they can but they are very noisy. we haven't put a lot of time on ours for fear that they wont last, a few years ago we were hitting up good will weekly looking for then, they are pretty rare to find cheep

i think as long as your keeping track speed reasonable and useing them in the cold so the bushings dont over heat they should last

I need to get some pics up, my sled is 90% complete. I've got lights, and I'm having a buddy airbrush the hood for me!

updates
 

I need to send a sidewinder to castle for repair, buy a castle 4600 4 pole, and get my hood back from airbrushing and she'll be done!

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...BYUcg60_57.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01154.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01153.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01152.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01151.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01150.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01149.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01148.jpg

one more...

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01155.jpg

Very clever kit Mr. H, looking forward to seeing some video of it's completion and kicking up some powder !

Nice one Harold!:yes: I feel like I'm missing out not living in an area that snows:sleep:

The cold temps would be a refreshing change to Fl. weather but shoveling the snow is for the birds. :whip:

That is really sweet Harold. I bet you are anxious to get it running.

I will tell ya I cannot wait for the cold weather to get here and some nice frozen mornings. This heat is for the lizards man, it sucks. My boy is miserable out in the heat in his wheelchair. No way to get cooled off.

I can't wait to see the hood when it comes back! :yipi:

Thanks! Yeah, extreme temps and wheelchairs don't mix.

I got my 4600kv 4 poler!:party::yipi:

Just gotta send in my sidewinder and get my hood back. Those artsy types sure do take their sweet time:whistle:

The hood
 

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/IMAG0013.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/IMAG0012.jpg

I'm sure you enjoy looking at that beautiful paint work as much as the top of Hippy's head.


The Hood looks fantastic Harold, I'm looking forward to seeing it 100% together.

.

Nice :intello:
You guys get any of the big winter storm that hit us over in MT/ND? Not sure how far east it made it.
Should be some snow for this if you got it too!!

This is too freakin cool man :great:


-Travis

You're right. Do you think Hippy would let me airbrush the top of his head? I usually just spray it white:surprised:

We just got a dusting, it's all blown away by now. I'm hoping for a good snowy winter:yes:

Thank you sir! It's been a fun build.

If you do, might as well paint his face to look like a glazed donut then ?

some progress
 

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01184.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l..._/DSC01181.jpg

More pics...
 

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps34af2e6d.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...psa7b1c45e.jpg

Ready for snow!!!!!!
 

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps8d4fba80.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...psbb3345d6.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...psa9d8afe5.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps19643fd5.jpg

:yipi:
You got any snow there now? We've got about a constant 4-5 inches.

I'm pretty much right in the center of MN. We've got a dusting on the ground, nothing worth mentioning.