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Re: 8421 and my evening with it...
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Tue, 14 Jun 2005 20:58:11 GMT
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On Tue, June 14, 2005 3:31 pm, David Koudys said:
http://guide.lugnet.com/set/8421


The functionality is very good--I would have changed a few things (and I
may)--the crane when it's up comes crashing down unless you're very careful
withthe pneumatic valve.  And because the port is basically open, you really
can't put an air cylinder in it 'cause it'll empty every time you bring the boom
back down.

If you do any 'serious' testing, it also seems the two cylinders can not hold much
weight.  After a little playing around, I decided to fix mine.  I put two additional
cylinders on.  It was a bit of a problem, considering I don't have those neat pieces
that hold the cylinders end-to-end, but four cylinders fits just fine, and can hold
as much weight as the clutch will allow it to lift, even with the arm fully
extended.

Steve



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  8421 and my evening with it...
 
(URL) first off, the box is huge. I think that's the second biggest LEGO box I've ever owned,next to the space monorail (6990, if I recall). Anyway, I get it home (thankfully it didn't stay in Calum's trunk) and I waited (gasp!) like a whole two (...) (19 years ago, 14-Jun-05, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)

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