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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
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> 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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| (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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