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  8462 review ?
 
I'm looking for reviews of the 8462 Tow Truck model. It looks neat in the catalog, but how is it really? How is it to build, to play with? Thanks for any insights you can share. (25 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Is 8860 2 or 3 speed?
 
Tim Rueger wrote: <snip> (...) Ah, that explains it. I've never tried the motorization instructions. I have a couple of Mindstorms motors - maybe I'll try one of those. (...) They turned with a lot of friction :) (...) (25 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Help me god (or anyone)...
 
(...) My what enthusiasm! Check out Michael Dorneich's website which has a large cross reference of other peoples websites (including mine). It is a wealth of townscapes and other LEGO related data. (URL) building, Gary Istok (25 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: What's wrong with this model?
 
(...) Yes, I was thinking of the blue elements as a tank, but it seems to lack a bit of height. Putting a plate on the top may help to give the impression of a tank. But I'm worried that putting a plate on top of a half-pin will make the plate (...) (25 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)
 
  Re: Missle launching ideas (was: Pnuematic missles or other sources of missle propulsion
 
(...) I can't wait to see it. :-) Building large, heavy models is a pain, eh? Been there, done that. But not as heavy as your minor monstrosity. Good luck. -- Terry K -- (25 years ago, 19-Apr-99, to lugnet.build)


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