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In lugnet.reviews, Geoffrey Hyde writes:
>
> "Kevin McMillin" <mcmillins@prodigy.net> wrote in message
> news:G7u1qv.8D1@lugnet.com...
> > Well, my 7317 arrived yesterday; had it built by late last night, here • goes
> > my review:
> >
> > There are 706 pieces, including:
> >
> > 16 3x1 Purple slopes,
> > 5 Martians (Rigel, Cassiopeia, Arctures, Mizar and Vega)
> > 3 Molded sleds (2 black, 1 glow-in-the-dark) for tube travel,
> > 2 Small Radar Dishes in new green (viridigris, whatever),
> > Too many click-hinges to count,
> > 6 Tubes
> > 18 Support 2x2x5 Stanchion Inclined in dk. grey(LDRAW part 4476)
> > 1 Volcano-shaped orange biodium brick
>
> How soon can you get a few pictures of this set up?
I'm not sure, currently I don't own a scanner or a digital camera but I'll
try to get some up on BrickShelf.
>
> > The tubes work amazingly well; I thought they wouldn't work.
> > The pump can vacuum or push out.
> > Nice, large set, but base is very unsturdy,
>
> How powerful is the force applied to the sleds in the tubes? Can the
> transport modules for them transport just a small amount or can you have
> cargo as well?
It's hard to measure force, but you don't need a lot. The transport modules
are molded, so only Martians will fit in. I've tried aliens alone; doesn't
work.
>
> > Overall, 8.9
> >
> > I could publish a more detailed review, but then I'd be wasting your time • by
> > making you read what you don't care about.
> >
> > Any questions, reply, and I'll try to re-reply (great word, isn't it?)
>
> I think you mean answer by replying. ;-)
>
> I'm pretty sure people would like a more detailed review of the set.
> Pictures would be great!! I'm wondering what other uses can be found for
> the tube system, it sounds like a lot of fun anyway.
>
> Also, if I read that picture of the set right, there is a switchbox/junction
> piece for the tubes? Would be interesting to see what motorizing it would
> do, with mindstorms, motors/gears, or pneumatics.
Yes, there is a junction, it consists of several pieces. It uses an
expanded (2x8) purple LDRAW piece 4510, 4 new pieces in which the tubes fit
in to, 2 Technic gear racks 1x4 (part 3743), and an 8 tooth gear.
Kevin
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