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Re: 7317 Aero Tube Hangar
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Wed, 28 Mar 2001 10:01:42 GMT
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I just built this set too and i must say i found it quite good to look at
and use.
I found the sleds stuck at the joints as well, but realised it was because
the tube that moves on the slides, was slightly off centre. Straighten it up
and they move through with no problems. I found that 2 joined tubes could be
bent 180 degress and the sled would still go through.
On the minifig problem, i believe that Lego may release more minifig sets
later.
Currently we have 7310 to 7317 (Not counting those hard to get small sets)
Thats 8 sets.
6 of them are Alien sets. only 2 are minifig sets. I believe there will be
more minifig sets later. Perhaps even another large set like 7317( perhaps a
space port for that Solar Explorer to land at :-)) Just my opinion.
I have to say i enjoy the Life on Mars series. Good fun to build with some
very useful parts.
--
Jason King
LugNet #665
Aaron West <maniac@netwebb.com> wrote in message
news:GAvq0J.94J@lugnet.com...
> I don't know if any of you have laid hands on these, but they are now
> plentiful in sunny SoCal. So here's my review (1-10 grading scale) of a
> just completed 7317 LoM set:
>
> <Attractiveness (or reason I cared to get one)> -9-
> This set reminded me of the Technic sets of yesteryear in that once done • you
> can exclaim, "Neat! So that's how they did that!" I love that it Does
> Something without being electronic or RCX/Scout controlled. Also, I have • an
> IDEA for incorporating the working parts into my space fleet, more on that
> later.
>
> <Fun to Build Factor> -8-
> I thoroughly enjoyed building this set, but of course with certain • sections
> being identical I had some (not much) impatience to get to the end. I
> suppose that I feel that way when I don't so much want to play with a • model
> as to see how a new part works. Not LEGO's fault, just that I don't have
> much time to build.
> Some of the new parts in the LoM series I find highly enjoyable to build
> with, this set certainly was fun.
>
> <Good for Parts> -8-
> I gave this set a high value for parts because there are few (none spring • to
> mind) Juniorized parts and a lot of good moving parts like click-hinges,
> traditional wall hinges and such. Parts that some may find exciting are • the
> functional parts for the Tubes and the old school Tech pieces that allow • you
> to "dial" between 3 Tubes. Inclusion of new colors in this set were at
> first distressing, but I find that I grow more fond of the new colors as I
> build with them. New molded parts are good in this set because they allow • a
> new design, rather than skip-the-step Junior parts. If you like
> mini-figures (as I do) then this set has a slight disadvantage, more on • that
> later.
>
> <Quality of Functional Features> -7-
> Though it is a good idea and execution, I gave a lower mark in this • category
> because I felt that the Tube travel was a little less then perfect.
> Occasionally, the sleds stick at the exit point of the Tube, possibly due • to
> increased friction of ABS/ABS versus ABS/Tube. When they hit, they slow.
> Also, Tubes have a limit of flexibility that can snag a sled in a corner.
> This was expected, just watch how far you bend the tube if you want to • place
> it somewhere.
> The last disadvantage is that to get a sled anywhere requires a gentle and
> patient touch. You must pump the air bladder frequently to create travel,
> the longer the Tube, the more work. I suspect (haven't tried yet) that
> there is a limit to how many Tubes can be connected for it to remain • effective.
> One other thing to mention in function is that the bladder cannot be
> anchored to a baseplate because of it's irregular shape. That is annoying
> until you complete the model and find that it must have some table-travel
> when "dialing" from Tube to Tube. Anchoring will require some thought.
> Good fun, new technology for LEGO. So I can overlook the bad without • fuss.
>
> Overall grade of 7317= 32 of 40 (80%)
> Not bad in an age when it seems like all we AFOLs do is critisize TLCs
> latest offering. I believe that this set has multiple-copy value for me, • so
> I may get another. Heck, I'll end up with another 3-6 if I find 'em as
> cheap as that Highway Construction set from my good ol' Big K! What I
> REALLY want from LEGO S@H would be accessory packs including Connectors,
> Tubes, Air Bladders and those nifty Slide Track thingys in that funky • purple
> color. But, as I said before, I like the parts included with those • goodies.
> They already did the Sleds.
>
> Originally, I said I'd likely not get this set because of the • discrimination
> against tradintional Mini-Figures riding the Tubes, but after completing • the
> set I believe TLC chose to create the Martians because they are lighter • and
> more narrow at the shoulders, thus allowing a limited pressure air travel
> system to be introduced. I have to say that the end product is good • because
> it causes me to edit my space mythology just a little to include the new
> characters in my crew.
> And creativity is what playing with LEGO is all about.
>
> Best wishes all!
> Tell me what you think, too, owners or those interested in the Tubes.
> Aaron
> #279
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