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Re: 10040 Black Sea Baracuda
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Mon, 18 Nov 2002 04:19:11 GMT
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Congrats!!
One of the greatest set of all time IMO. Great to see new people get to
build it.
-Jon
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"rsalim" <rivaisalim@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Wahooo!!!
> I finally got my lego 10040 Black Sea Baracuda (re-release).
> I have been wishing to be able to get the original set (6285) back in
> 1989, but I was not able to afford it back then.
>
> This set is really amazing. It took me about +-6 hours to put it
> together and it's a pleasent experience to build this huge set. This is
> the second pirate ships that I have (first 6290) and 10040 really stand
> out with it's details.
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> Pro:
> 10040 contains much more moveable parts then I expected. The cabin very
> roomy and more accessible compare to 6290. The addition of open able
> windows and 2 double wooden door is a very nice touch to the cabin. The
> hull is pack with canons on each sides and lot's of open able doors to
> access cargo area on lower deck which is a must have for schooners. The
> ability to hoist/lower the anchor is also a nice addition that 6290
> doesn't have. This set also comes with more sails and makes this
> schooner looks much more better/powerful compare to 6290.
>
> Contra:
> - The string for pulley that is included in this set is not long enough!!!
> I end up cut of my 6290 pulleys string in half just for the sack of it!
> (Hope Lego notice about this and included a longer string for next
> production!!)
> - The instruction manual doesn't tell which string use for which parts.
> The old manual indicate the string's length, but the new one doesn't!
> - This set also need a working pulley like 6290. (If only I have a
> longer string, I could tight it up to anchor's winch. So the pulley
> rises as I anchor down and vise versa.)
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> Don't get me wrong I really like this pirate ships, the string issue can
> be easily taken cared I guess you can simply use any string to replace
> it if there isn't any other option for you.
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> Overall this is a great pirate ship. It really stands up to its
> reputation as a Lego Legend. I'm very glad that lego decided to
> re-release this set. I really hope that other pirate sets will get its
> chance for re-release.
>
> Anyway, anyone else get their 10040 Black Sea Baracuda here,?
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> Share your opinion/comment here.
>
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