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hi dug
my observations are:
#. whole sets are done using liftarms
i read on this group i think that lego is going to build models only from
liftarms
so these models are good point to start with it
if it's true - they are builded with no bricks at all this is the main
issue!
some people said here that liftarm are not as good as bricks
but some including me are saying that it is a good direction
because IMHO in real world there is no bricks connected to each other just
like that
all mechanizms in real world are more simmilar to liftarm-based rather than
bricks-based
but this is out of topic
#. the blue thing is hose rolled between wheels i think
but why it is so low positioned and why the hose is so long (to be rolled)
and in addition there is the red one thing between wheels
according to ie destroyer droid 8002 the red details means particular
functions
so maybe the blue hose and the white thing at the end of vehicle is... the
hydro-something system hmmm??? :)))
#. 8454
what is the gray thing above rear wheels and below green liftarm
what is the small gray circle behind the seats
#. the next observation is about the 8455
the picture is not too good but aren't the pistons of the new version -
without brick at the bottom???
the pump is definitively the standard one (so maybe there is some bricks
:)))
#. 8455
how the arm is turnded
how the support arms are folded (the lenght of piston is relatively short
comparing to liftarm below)
why valves are not exposed (where are they excluding 2 which are showed)
"Duq" <lugnetpost@skipthisbit.duq.tmfweb.nl> wrote in message
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> A few observations about the new sets (now I've had the time to have a
> better look).
> First the fire truck. I've seen enough disaster movies to immediately
> recognize it as an airport firetruck. The color, oh well, maybe I'd prefer
> yellow or dayglow orange.... There are definitely two knobs on top. Back • and
> front steering independently would be very unlikely on this kind of • vehicle,
> the second knob to control the hose makes much more sense. From the size • of
> the vehicle there must be something interesting inside. From what I can • see
> in this picture it looks unlikely the cab or the back will open up. There
> are two things I can't work out in the picture: what's that blue thing
> between the wheels, and what's the white bit that obscures part of the • beam
> in the top right of the picture?
>
> The Backhoe grader. I'm afraid there won't be an airtank inside. Just look
> at the size of the cab. There must be at least five pneumatic
> valves/switches (outriggers, front up/down, front tip, back up/down, back
> tip), maybe six (an extra for the back). With the amount of hoses that'll
> take I don't think there'll be any space for a tank. Interesting bits in
> this picture: the one red piece of tubing in the back, I wonder what's the
> significance of that. Even on a good looking model like this they couldn't
> resist the temptation of those ugle body panels (the tiny one between the
> wheels). I like seeing the large rims in yellow (I could do with a few for
> my next project). Most of all I fear a hefty price tag for this one...
>
> As for the small construction vehicles: I'll get those in a flash as soon • as
> they hit the shelves. Even if there's hardly any new parts in them for me, • I
> think they're very well done: they're just cute. And Lego should be
> encouraged to make more of this....
>
> Elsewhere I noticed two more RC cars: 8366 has a cool look and uses Silver
> Champ wheels. 8369 looks interesting on the parts side: new wheels/tyres,
> new shocks (as far as I know) and.......... new style body panels! Aargh!
> Not again!
>
> Three other sets caught my eye: 4402/4403/4404. They look like sort of • entry
> level model team sets. I certainly like the looks of them.
>
> As for Galidor: I'm lost for words. What's this doing on the Lego site
> anyway? (http://www.lego.com/Galidor/)
> Bionicle on ice? I couldn't care less. That bionicle c*** produced some of
> the parts they're now using for those four wacky motorbikes, so at least
> it's not all useless....
>
> Duq
>
> "Duq" <lugnetpost@skipthisbit.duq.tmfweb.nl> wrote in message
> news:H87LFK.9yM@lugnet.com...
> > Check out this backhoe with 9(!!) pneumatic cylinders:
> > http://www.marzdistribution.com/insideMarz/moreinfo.cfm?ID=LEGO-8455
> >
> > Or this 8-wheeled fire truck with 6 steering wheels:
> > http://www.marzdistribution.com/insideMarz/moreinfo.cfm?ID=LEGO-8454
> >
> > And there are more technic sets:
> > http://www.marzdistribution.com/insideMarz/lego.cfm?StartRow=70
> >
> > Duq
> >
> >
>
>
>
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| (...) The hose I most likely a thing for the non-existing (?) Technic figures to run around spraying with. The red bit is probably the noozle. The white thing in the back appears to be some sort of styling and a tan/gold disc can be seen. Perhaps (...) (21 years ago, 7-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)
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