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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 (...) (25 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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You could take it a step farther and have it fold a paper airplane. then have it throw it (...) (25 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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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 (...) (25 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) May be you want to try building a machine that fold a regular piece of paper in three and then insert it in an envelope. If you ever build something like this I definitely would like to see it. (25 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: Just Started 8479 Code Pilot Truck....
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(...) like. (...) Well, I agree and disagree. I don't think Advanced Builder should necessarily indicate someone who can read instructions well. Even in the 8448, there were times when the added parts were VERY difficult to find, either because they (...) (25 years ago, 9-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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