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Re: 8458 Formula 1 Racer at Lego.com
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Date: 
Fri, 30 Jun 2000 16:26:31 GMT
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In lugnet.technic, Andy Evans writes:
Found this on the Lego web site today:

The 1st collectible model from the NEW Master Builder Series!
Expert builders . . . make this silver beauty your trophy! More
than 1400 pieces fit together to create the sleek silver Formula 1
racer. Its many impressive details are just like a real race car,
from the suspension system to the steering. It takes work to
build -- but the results are worth it! Comes with instructions to
build a Truck Racer with the same pieces. And check out the
instructions on the Internet to build a third, totally cool model!
Recommended for advanced builders.

Does anyone know anything about the actual functionality of the model, eg no.
of gears etc. It strikes me that technic sets are becoming less technical,
with less moving parts and fuctionality. Take the 8448 compared to the 8880:

8880                      8448
4 wheel steering          front wheels only
4 wheel drive             rear wheels only
4 wheel suspention        ditto
pop-up headlights         none
4 speed gearbox           5 speeds+reverse
adjustable wing mirrors   fixed wing mirrors
openable boot             conertible/wing doors

The 8448 only wins on the gearbox and doors/ convertible roof.

Having said that, Lego has done an excelent job with the recent technic range.
Their looks have greatly improved, and the sectional aproach to many models
(including the 8448) is truly innitiotive.

So, keep up the good work, but just remember that some of us love moving parts
more than shiney plates and flexible tubes!

Mike



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Found this on the Lego web site today: The 1st collectible model from the NEW Master Builder Series! Expert builders . . . make this silver beauty your trophy! More than 1400 pieces fit together to create the sleek silver Formula 1 racer. Its many (...) (24 years ago, 30-Jun-00, to lugnet.technic)  

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