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I recently acquired the two first Technic Idea books. The pictures included leave me hungry for more. Is there anyone here who has built the larger models AND took some pictures of them ? I would be anxious to see them (and any variation made to (...) (19 years ago, 20-Oct-05, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Idea Books 8888 and 8889
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From memory the crane was a bit of a clunker with 4.5v. Let us know how it goes with 9volts in the back ! Steve (19 years ago, 20-Oct-05, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I really wanted to use the 4.5V motor from [LEGOSet 8700] since the motor is near-identical to 870's, but the battery box from that set is cylindrical and very long, so it's doubtful I could make it fit in there. However, if I decide to use 9V (...) (19 years ago, 20-Oct-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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| | Re: Idea Books 8888 and 8889
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When I was approx. 16 years, I built (URL) this> (book 8889, pages 38-41). Lousy picture, I know (my dad didn't want me to take a picture myself). Trying to rebuild something without building instructions was always more challenging... ;-) If I (...) (19 years ago, 20-Oct-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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(...) Very interesting. Thanks! Keep em coming! (19 years ago, 21-Oct-05, to lugnet.technic, FTX)
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