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Review - 2774 Airshow
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Sat, 22 May 1999 04:32:28 GMT
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A friend of mine just returned from Sweden and picked up the 2774 Air Show
set which is currently only available on SAS International flights. It cost
$22.50 (USD) in flight.
http://nt1.pncl.co.uk/huw/common/view.asp?Image=2774-1.jpg&DB=qrypromotional
&Path=http://web.pncl.co.uk/~huw/lego/psd/&Format=promotional
This is a nice set. It is more in line with classic town sets than those
that are currently on the market. There are no special pieces that can't be
used for anything else. Set contains 132 pieces. In my set I had six extra
pieces after building the primary model: 1 1x1 round transparent red plate,
1 1x1 transparent red tile, 1 1x1 transparent green tile, 1 1x1 grey tile
with gauge markings, 1 translucent blue visor, and one gear shift (also used
as small antennas on many trucks).
The set has three minifigs, a pilot, a mechanic, and the fuel truck driver.
One of the interesting things about this set is that it has a hidden engine
compartment. On the rear of the plane there are two 1x6 red tiles. Lifting
them up along with the 2x6 red brick they connect to reveals an engine that
sort of floats in the engine bay. When the model is completely assembled
the engine bay is completely covered. In addition to the plane, there is a
tool wagon and a fuel wagon/truck. My only complaint with the set is that
the fuel truck should have a better cab. In fact, the fuel truck really
doesn't have a cab at all, it only has a steering wheel. Thinking about it
as I write this I have certainly seen many a vehilce on the airport tarmac
that consist of little more than a seat and a steering wheel.
The set reminds me of the Land Jet. It is the same colors and it uses the
same tail fins set off at a 45 degree angle. It is much better than the
Land Jet though. Overall, I would rate this set between 7 and 8 on a scale
of 1 to 10. I don't have a lot of planes to compare it to though.
One of my co-workers has borrowed my digital camera but when I get it back I
will take some pictures of it.
Mike - mike_walsh@mentorg.com
http://members.tripod.com/mike_walsh
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| Mike Walsh <mike_walsh@mentorg.com> wrote in message news:FC4A2A.DE6@lugnet.com... (...) cost (...) (URL) &Path=(URL) I must find a better way of directly linking to entries in my database :-) Huw (25 years ago, 24-May-99, to lugnet.reviews)
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