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Re: are flexible technic axles really axles?
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 6 Jul 1999 23:09:41 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> G. Benedikt Rochow wrote:
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> > Can the new flexible technic axles, as seen in ZNAP sets and some
> > new technic sets, such as 8448, actually be used as axles? From some
> > pictures in the new S@H andretail catalogs, it seems fairly clear to me
> > that there are
> > 1. short round axle-diameter disks towards the ends that won't allow
> > axle-compatible parts to be slid on unless those are really soft, and
> > 2. rod-diameter ends such that there's no usable crossaxle attachment
> > even at the end.
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> I have 8445 in hand. If you mean the long yellow bent things on each
> side of the cockpit in that set's cover picture, I confirm that both
> numbered assertions above are true.
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> These are quite rubbery, but even so, forcing them into a cross axle
> hole (I tried a bit with one) will damage them, they're not rubbery
> enough to fit through.
Lovely.
Speaking of 8445, what is between the steering knuckles and the
front wheel hubs?
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| (...) Not sure I totally understand the question, not being a technic head. However the front wheels pivot on two balls that stick out from the frame. The balls are on the end of those 1x2 plate with triangular a-frame parts. The pivoting part seats (...) (27 years ago, 7-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)
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| | Re: are flexible technic axles really axles?
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| (...) I have 8445 in hand. If you mean the long yellow bent things on each side of the cockpit in that set's cover picture, I confirm that both numbered assertions above are true. These are quite rubbery, but even so, forcing them into a cross axle (...) (27 years ago, 6-Jul-99, to lugnet.general)
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