 | | Re: 8461 F1 Racer is identical to Silver Champion
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I think that you should go take a look at www.peeron.com, and do searches for "8458" and "8461", and compare. I own neither of these models, but I still think the similarity is about 95%... (...) And this is a very good thing. the silver champion (...) (23 years ago, 16-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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 | | Re: 8461 F1 Racer is identical to Silver Champion
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The panels are actually different parts, not just different colors. And the rear spoiler is different (uses tiles rather than panels). And for those who didn't buy the silver champion because we're poor (such as myself), the price is different. :-) (...) (23 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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 | | 8461 F1 Racer is identical to Silver Champion
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Compare the instruction manuals. Identical except for the different colored panels. Anyone having the 8458 Silver Champion already will be disappointed. Why doesn't Lego come out with some new Technic models. (23 years ago, 15-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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 | | Re: 8461 arrives
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Try www.crash.net for any motor racing news. You don't miss much in the races. Find out the qualifying positions, that's usually pretty close to the 60-odd full speed parade laps that pass for a F1 race these days. Next round should be okay for you (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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 | | Re: Making 7u axles
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It seems they are molded: if you look closely, there is a very thin line along the axle where halves of the mold join. The injection point is at one end. I suspect (but I'm not sure) that actually the mold has 4 parts, two for the axle itself, two (...) (23 years ago, 14-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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