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Re: Props for Hovercraft
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
Fri, 7 Feb 2003 01:13:43 GMT
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I have this part (from <set:8855>) and I have been unsuccessful in my attempts
to power it to any significant speed.  The problem is that the prop and z24 gear
are permanently molded to a 3L axle which goes through a 1x4 Technic beam.
Having only one bearing point (the 1x4 beam) for the prop axle allows too much
"wobble."  Trying to drive it at high speed results in LOTS of friction (in my
experience).  I have not had the heart to cut it apart and modify it to try to
overcome this problem.

HTH,
Mark Haye

"Eric Sophie" <mylegomaster@aol.com> wrote in message news:H9vt9E.Gzv@lugnet.com...
I havn't followed as closely as I would have liked, so I don't know if this
has already been mentioned. But this part is the "Ticket" !!!

http://guide.lugnet.com/set/5113

Can we get some dialog going on this Prop?

e

http://members.aol.com/mylegomaster/index.htm



Message has 3 Replies:
  Re: Props for Hovercraft
 
Ho Mark, This presents a significant problem. I always engineer my gear-trains to include a double "axle grab" on both sides of a gear so the gears flow smoothly. Without that extra stud worth to help anchor the Airscrew, yep could be a problem. But (...) (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: Props for Hovercraft
 
(...) I agree, it even causes a problem when used in the actual set! IMO this is one of the worst LEGO parts ever. ROSCO (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: Props for Hovercraft
 
(...) Have you considered using lubricant between the 1x 4 beam and axle? I know I did, many times, but never got around to do it. Do you think it might reduce the friction enough? (22 years ago, 7-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic)

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  Props for Hovercraft
 
I havn't followed as closely as I would have liked, so I don't know if this has already been mentioned. But this part is the "Ticket" !!! (URL) we get some dialog going on this Prop? e (URL) (22 years ago, 6-Feb-03, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.robotics)

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