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(...) Unfortunately, I haven't built it yet. So here are so pictures of the inside of the box (I did open some of the bags, this is why the springs are in the open) (URL) instructions (URL) sticker sheet (URL) moderation: (URL) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Drat Soarer (2nd lego glider)
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(...) (URL) (...) It was Samuel Pierpont Langley who used a catapult. His "Aerodromes" as he called them were launched from a catapult from the top of a house boat on the Potomac River. I think he spent some time IN the potomac, too. The Wright (...) (21 years ago, 3-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Daron" <ratasaurs@attbi.com> wrote in message news:HIxCpt.LuC@lugnet.com... (...) This is the best prop I've seen: (URL) one might be good too: (URL) this: (URL) that perhaps some one has built one for a model of an airplane. Once I figure (...) (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) WOW, cool. Yeah it was a good idea for Lego to put an Inventory on the side. Now I know what I get when I buy a set. Do you think you could take some pictures of the model? It would be really great if you could. Steve (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) No, they're not. I have both sets! The 8466's tyres and wheel hubs are MUCH bigger! The rear wheel HUBS of 8455 are the same as from the 8475 RC race buggy and 4404 Land Busters, but the tyres are completely brand new. I agree with the (...) (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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I received my 8454 fire truck last week. For those that want to see exactly what parts are included, here is a photo I took from the side of the box. (URL) think this is a really good idea from Lego to include this inventory on new technic sets. Not (...) (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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That is very interesting. I have three 8466's and none of the tires are like those that came with my 8455. The material is much more plastic like rather than the rubber feel of my 8466 tires. Greg "Orion Pobursky" <orion@dontaddthis.p...ursky.com> (...) (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I don't know. They feel alright and they're the same as the tires for 8466 which was a good set except for the unfortunate color choice. -Orion (21 years ago, 2-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) It is flex system hose, the rigid version. (...) Kevin (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) What is the grey cylindrical piece one up from the bottom in the second from the left column? It looks like it's supposed to be used in building step 2. Thanks. (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah it was the same for the #4095 Inventor Set in the 2nd Edition. The price of that one is $49.99 USD with a number of pieces in the 300s. I saw it at the Toy fair. (...) Oh, I was only kidding. I cannot survive without bying new Legos. And (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Steve Moldovanu" <wolf_hunter_03@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HIyCwM.tIp@lugnet.com... (...) the (...) Technic set #8453 was thrown in on the lower left-hand corner of p.8. I just noticed that Designer set #4098 is only listed on the back (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Now that's even weirder! They actually put in the Wright Flyer! There is basically everything in there except Technic! You mean you don't even have the three mini Technic that came even earlier? Cool, they still put in the Shell Promotion sets (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Steve Moldovanu" <wolf_hunter_03@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:HIxzoI.14rG@lugnet.com... (...) 2nd (...) version? So (...) cover? That was my impression. Here is the table of contents from the Summer 2003 Catalog I have: BIONICLE pp. 4-7 (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Curious if anyone else is unhappy with the quality of the rear tires on the new backhoe? I just got mine a few days ago and was seriously disappointed with them. Definitely not as nice as the usual rubber tires. Greg (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Drat Soarer (2nd lego glider)
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(...) Thanks, and I want a biplane because I think its an easier design with lego then the long wings. Legos have all ways been weaker when they are spread out, even the wing design I currently use bends towards the end, if I extend it out it would (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Wait a minute, you mean to say that they don't have anymore copies of the 2nd version of the catalog but they do have more copies of the Bionicle version? So if you made a catalog request, they will send the one with the Bionicle cover? That's (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Daron, Congrats on the continued development, but I don't know why you want to make a biplane, except for kicks. The most efficient wing, from a drag reducing perspective, is a long thing one (think gliders, and MacReady's man powered planes). (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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"Dennis Bosman" <dennisbosman@hotmail.com> wrote in message (...) to (...) It may yet be possible to travel with it - Thinking about it logically, the model wouldn't be much taller or wider so it should still fit in the overhead luggage compartments (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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Those of you who loved the BatToa Droid should be happy with this variant. I have the Security and Command BatToa Droids designed, but I'm missing a couple pieces before they're completed. (URL) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic.bionicle, lugnet.announce.moc, lugnet.build, lugnet.starwars, lugnet.space, FTX)
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