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Re: Technic is not dead!!!
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
Sun, 5 Jan 2003 07:11:47 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford writes:
In lugnet.general, John Guerquin writes:
In lugnet.general, Allan Bedford writes:

I would bet that the truck
contains a neat mechanism in the back, in addition to the 6 wheel steering.

Mechanism to do what do you think?  I figure the two knobs on top control
the front and back steering separately.

That was also my first guess, but my second guess is that one knob would
rotate the water cannon, and the other would steer the 3 axles.
As for other mechanisms hidden in the back.... not sure, but I would hope
that a large-ish technic model for 70 USD would offer more than just steering.
A damper operated lifting cab maybe, but hopefully more?
(similar to http://guide.lugnet.com/set/8446 )

While I'm not crazy about the color, it is realistic, but I'll wait to pass
judgement on it once more info is available.

I agree we need to see more pics... but so far the impression it leaves with
me isn't very satisfying.

I think the technic lineup for 2003 looks much better than this year's.
Personally, none of these sets get me as excited as the 8880 or 8448 did,
and being relatively expensive, I will wait until I see them in stores, and
read other people's reviews.

Build well

John



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  Re: Technic is not dead!!!
 
(...) Yes, on second thought, that makes more sense. I guess I was just seeing the wheels and not thinking of much else. Allan B. (21 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.technic)

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  Re: TECHNIC IS NOT DEAD!!!
 
(...) Really? See the link near the bottom of this post. I think a lot of them are still traditional red, or often bright yellow. Just my opinion, I really can't back this up with any data. (...) Mechanism to do what do you think? I figure the two (...) (21 years ago, 5-Jan-03, to lugnet.general, lugnet.technic)

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