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Re: 8475
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Tue, 13 Aug 2002 13:20:38 GMT
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Does anyone have pics of these parts up on the web anywhere? I can't really
get the idea from the text descriptions.
--Jack Gregory
"John Heins" <Johnmhiii@aol.com> wrote in message
news:H0rK02.99z@lugnet.com...
> I have to say -surprisingly, this looks like maybe TLC is getting more on
> track. This set seems to have much more potential than I expected. Not
> being able to pry this away from my 10 year old who was busily building, I
> had to wait until he went to bed to get a look.
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> The modularity of this unit fits much better with TLC philosophy - AND
> offers potential in other areas - robotics and technics. The drive motors
> are mounted in "arm like units" which use standard technic/RIS connector
> wires. Think "L -shaped" with the motor in a fat base and two drive • points
> in the long arm (both are connected to the motor, but turn in opposite
> directions). These units have 3 pairs (matched on 'top' and 'bottom' of • the
> arm) of 2 holed mounting "ears" and attach to pivoting pads on the main • body
> to provide part of the sprung suspension. Two of these units provide the
> drive for this unit (its really 2WD). A separate module for steering has
> lots of potential. The main "body" has two connector points - one for • both
> drive motors and a second for the steering unit.
>
> The wheels are also quite cool with TWO styles of tires (off-road and
> racing) for the 4 wheel hubs. An extra set of 4 hubs would've been nice,
> but I'm impressed enough with the choice in tires. I personally haven't
> seen these tires or hubs before though they might have come on one of the
> supercars. The tires are marked 56x28ZR and the off-road 68.8x36R. The • hub
> itself is marginally smaller than the whole 20x30 tire.
>
> I have to admit that the $129 does seeem pricey but I'll be buying more (a
> bunch more) if I see the price drop anywhere. A combination of these • parts
> and an RCX might be really interesting. The "battle bot" concept has • passed
> throughmy thoughts as well - though I've got kids trying that waay too • often
> in class already with what they've got access to via the microscout, scout
> or RCX.
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| And if someone does take it upon themselves to snap pictures: I'd also love to see a sideview and topview comparison of the 8475 wheels with their off-road tires vs. the 8466/8458 wheels with their off-road tires, and the same comparisons using each (...) (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| I have to say -surprisingly, this looks like maybe TLC is getting more on track. This set seems to have much more potential than I expected. Not being able to pry this away from my 10 year old who was busily building, I had to wait until he went to (...) (22 years ago, 13-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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