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Re: 8868 FOS space shuttle
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Date: 
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 20:49:33 GMT
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Larry Pieniazek wrote in message <36717CA7.4B0988A0@ctp.IWANTNOSPAM.com>...
I have 4 or 5, I forget which (I think 5) 3 or 4, I forget which, went
straight into my parts bins. I've never built one so can't say how the
gear shifter works. Maybe over winter solstice holiday I will build one,
but I doubt it, no time.


They're great - I only have two, but for a while I had both assembled
(built the alternate as well) and they're great models. The space shuttle
is a lot of work to build, and can apparently be frustrating to get working.
The trick is to check free rotation frequently and be prepared to take bits
off and re-assemble if necessary.

The SS looked more impressive and had more "cool toy" value, but the sub
had a really cool door mechanism.

Moz
(thank Larry, for letting me say "I only have two". I never need to worry
about seeming over-enthusiastic with you around :)



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(...) I have 4 or 5, I forget which (I think 5) 3 or 4, I forget which, went straight into my parts bins. I've never built one so can't say how the gear shifter works. Maybe over winter solstice holiday I will build one, but I doubt it, no time. I'd (...) (26 years ago, 11-Dec-98, to lugnet.general)

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