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Re: A query to GBC members, module builders, and technic model builders.
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 27 Jan 2005 08:22:04 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Geoffrey Hyde wrote:
> I've seen a lot of usage of the Technic Link Chain and Technic Link Tread in
> your models, and for those of you who use them, I'd like to know how much
> would you use of each type on average?
Due to the non-availibilty for me of "Technic Link Tread (3873)" my personal
use, on average, is today about 0 ! :-(...I've just use a few (about 60) in this
little model : http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=83962 and 120 in
an other MOC built before.
For example, there are 110 "Technic Link Tread (3873)" in 8851 excavator and I
think it represents a very little amount for an AFOLT (AFOL Technic) to begin
with. (just think about giant crane models)
I don't feel any need of Technic Link Chain (3711)
> The reason I'm asking is I'd like to get some comments on the feasibility of
> asking LEGO to return these much-needed pieces to Technic Acessory packs so
> people can buy them,and I'd like to find out what ideal quantities people
> would like to see them available in.
At least 100, 200 is better,...36 in Educational spares pack are just ridiculous
for AFOLT.
> I'd also like comments on whether they
> could be included with particular types of gear wheel and axle, improved in
> some way to make them do their intended function better, and anything else I
> may not have thought of.
I think most of AFOLT have enough gears and pulleys....and far too much axles.
To include 4 'Technic gear 40 tooth (3649) is maybe not a bad idea...but mixing
two or more different parts in a same accesory pack may lead to more expensive
product.
> I know these are currently available as educational spares packs, but the
> quantity in particular of the Technic Link Tread concerns me, people do like
> to make tracked vehicles and $10 for 36 seems quite expensive. I'd also
> like to know if people would like to see the aforementioned types of links
> in a color other than black. I would say a bright color, like blue or
> yellow would be good, or perhaps even a transparent link color could be
> used.
I do not feel a need for this kind of color...yep maybe yellow.
> So if you build in Technic, and use or want to use these, then I'd like to
> hear your comments so they can be put together in a request for LEGO to make
> them available as Technic Accessory packs, and hopefully with new
> assortments and colors.
>
> Cheers ...
>
> Geoffrey Hyde
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