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Joseph Gonzalez wrote
> 5928 - Biwing Baron
> Again, a great biplane model (though not as nice as 5909's). Usually at decent
> price. Pick this one up before the inferior 5925-Pontoon Plane crowds it off
> of the shelves. Note: I do like the Pontoon Plane but it isn't as good as the
> biwing baron
I have to disagree with you here, Joseph. The only thing I like about
the Biwing Baron is the "rotary" engine ( a pity lego didn't make it
actually rotate, though it's the work of only a minute or two to make it
do so). The pontoon plane is a much better plane model, IMHO. Why?
Well...
PP has a realistic underside (no gigantic floats like Lego sometimes
uses), compared to the BB's wildly oversized wheels and tailplane that
drags on the ground.
PP has a decent cockpit with a joystick, compared to BB's gaping hole
too far back in the fuselage
PP has a large enough space below the upper wing for the pilot to
actually see through, and a windscreen, compared to the BB's tiny slot
filled with 2 clear 1x2's
BB's armament is dopey - how is he going to fire those rifles on the
lower wings? And he has to stand up to fire the ones on the top wing.
BB has flames along the side of the fuselage, jsut right for setting the
whole thing on fire.
BB's rotary engine doesn't rotate.
PP has a way better parts selection - three black roof half pyramids, 2
1x2x2 plane windows, tan bricks, and a clear 1x2x1 thinwall.
I'd be interesed to know why you like the BB so much better!
Kevin
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| (...) --snip-- (...) That's a good point. I don't have both models in front of me right now but I remember that I didn't like the bulky wheels of the BB. My original adequate.com review of the BB also mentioned something about the tail dragging on (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.adventurers)
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| (...) Some of the WW1 planes are "tail-draggers" On my LEGO models I add the LEGO piece thats looks like a 1x2 plate with two rods attached to either end. Lots easier on the tail : ) (...) you dont see the strings tied to the triggers? <grin> (...) (...) (25 years ago, 26-Sep-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.reviews)
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| I'm really enjoying the Adventurer's theme (though the '98 sets are considerably better than the '99 sets in my opinion). Here are the top models (again in my opinion): 5909 - Treasure Raiders Really just a minifig pack but the biplane and car are (...) (25 years ago, 21-Sep-99, to lugnet.adventurers, lugnet.reviews)
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