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(...) a (...) (8 (...) Hi Josef, very nice setup ! Starting from yours, I tried to add a diff just on top of the main axle. You can support the diff with half beams, and have the space for bevel gears to engage the horizontal ones. Or use standard (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello It is quite normal to have some parts extra in Technic sets. In the 8735 set which I bought there were also these same extra parts. Greetings from the Netherlands Maico Arts "Øyvind Steinnes" <senniets@online.no> schreef in bericht (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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<snip> (...) My father-in-law is 82 and he's not guilty at all. -- Thanx~ Nicole Drumm MS (URL) Account: drumm-family Geekshelf Account: Drumm-Family Bricklink Store: drumm_family or Drumm's Small Lots (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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i think that it is actually cheaper for lego to make the machines that put the parts in the bag err on the side of extra than be 100% accurate and make an occaisional error of too few parts. -tk "Ross Crawford" <rcrawford@csi.com> wrote in message (...) (22 years ago, 23-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) No, it's not normal - go back throught the instructions, and check that the gear trains mesh with the parts at the right angles as in the pictures - this is *very* important! (...) Not at all! And I feel just as non-guilty at 38! ROSCO (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Øyvind, It is not unusual for LEGO to include extra numbers of small parts, including bushes, pins and 8 tooth gears (also 1x1 round plates etc in non-technic sets). I assume this is because the machines are less accurate counting the smaller (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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"Frederic SIVA" <frederic.siva@wanadoo.be> skrev i meddelandet news:H2tzB8.7Ez@lugnet.com... (...) Unfortunately, I didn't play with Technic when I was 35 (in my 'Dark Ages' at the time), but now at 48 I'm happy as a child when I get a chance to (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Look at this picture: (URL) at photo on backside of the instructionbook (upper right corner of picture). Arent there TOO many parts in this set? All the pieces on the table is from the newly bought set. There are 5 Techinc Pin 3/4 (partnr 32002) but (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I built it a long time ago, and I remember having the same problem. It's a little vague, but I seem to remember the problem was with a <part:3713 Technic Bush> on the axle that holds the wheel that blocked the movement towards the locked (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The first time I built my 8480, the back wheels didn't lock. I rebuilt it going back a few steps and they locked. There must be something confusing about the instructions... ust try to rebuild it. The front landing gear is pure genuis, BTW. (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) You can also put them between two of the large spoked wheels including the tire. That fits nicely, keeps them round and also makes for a nice large wheel. Jürgen (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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Fred, This is not "normal". go back and make sure everything is "snug" but not tight. P.S. I'm 43 and I don't feel guilty! My wife Milissa says there are a lot "worser" things I could be doing......(dons flame suit)........like playing golf. ;-) (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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No, this is not normal. I think you need to check the instructions again. My space shuttle worked without problems. Obviously I didn't need modifications. I don't know how I'm gonna feel in a few years time, but at 32 I've no problems being a Lego (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I recently bought a brand new&sealed 8480 set hidden behind many boxes in a shop ! 120 EUR = cheap knowing that the set includes many electrical parts (motor, micro-motor, 2 polarity switches, 1 battery box). But, after the complete assembly, I (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I just bought the 8460 crane, thanks to superb inititive to re-issue it (90 EUR is just a crazy low price) Wonderfull piece, I am just doubtful about the pneumatic system: - when pumping to raise it, no problem it goes up nicely. - but when (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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I can't change the poll's data in any way. It's on Lugnet's sever and after it's "on the air" only Lugnet admins can manipulate it [1]. The poll is not going anywhere, though, so you can fill it when you get your member password. If you have (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.general)
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"Trevyn Watson" <4tee2@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3D8D04E2.502090...ers.com... (...) Great Idea! Thanks for posting. -- Bob Fay (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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A solution to this problem is to turn the treads inside out, and put them around one of the large spoked wheels from the RIS[1]. It's a near perfect fit. (...) (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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(...) It's very compact! I've seen a similar system using the bevel gears, but I guess that using the crown gear provides a system with less friction. Fredrik (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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Yes, those are the right ones! Thanks for the answer! Now the only doubt I have left is about that new color... Niels (...) <...> (...) (22 years ago, 21-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)
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