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Experience with Tow Truck 8462?
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lugnet.technic
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Date:
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Tue, 8 Aug 2000 03:19:11 GMT
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Hey,
Does anyone have experience with the Tow Truck 8462? It looks as though it has
pneumatic tanks on the sides, which is a big plus for me. But it seems very
hard to come by. Is it worth the $122 retail that Lego Shop @ Home was charging
(when they actually had some left)...
Sean <- Kicking Self
Let me know your thoughts. I'd love to find out more about this cool looking
kit.
- Sean
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 | | Re: Experience with Tow Truck 8462?
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| (...) hi, Yep, it's a cool set for pneumatics fans with 3 large pneumatic cylinders, 3 valves and 2 of the (hard to get) blue air tanks. They're on offer at US $62.50 at DYA Shopping (France) (URL) get 'em before they run out. Then you can stop (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
| | | Re: Experience with Tow Truck 8462?
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| In terms of mechanics, I don't like the set too much. It has only got four (or so) gear cogs included. And the crane is kinda floppy. On the other side, the mechanism for the rear lift is very well designed. I suppose it's a nice set for those who (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
| | | Re: Experience with Tow Truck 8462?
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| (...) Well, having only recently bought & built the truck the pneumatics are quite well designed. The finished model is let down a little by the crane arm which is quite crude compared to other parts of the truck design. Having said that the set (...) (24 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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