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Re: 8458 Silver Champion is incredible!
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Sun, 13 Aug 2000 20:10:50 GMT
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No, last years 1999 Super Car Catalog
I owned the 8458 for 2 Hours, 3 weeks ago
Michael
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Kevin Loch <kloch@opnsys.com> wrote in message news:Fz8ypL.EBs@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.technic, Huw Millington writes:
> > I have just finished making it. It is stunning. It dwarfs last year's super
> > car, at nearly 70cm long.
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> > It is also more challenging to make -- the pieces are all 'jumbled-up' like
> > the old days, not all pre-sorted for each sub-assembly like 8448 :-) I think
> > it took about 5-6 hours total.
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> > The front and rear suspension is very cleverly implemented, and is quite
> > stiff, unlike 8448 which sinks under its own weight.
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> > There are a number of new elements used in the suspension, and also some new
> > 'D' shaped pieces used to simplify the engine construction.
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> > Overall, a must-have for every Technic fan...
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> > Huw
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> One more question. Did it come with a new Technic catalog with
> other new sets listed (like the power puller)?
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> KL
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| "Michael Edwards" <medwards@ukonline.co.uk> wrote in message news:Fz8ysy.ExI@lugnet.com... (...) Yes, I was surprised about that. (...) I was a bit slow off the mark this year with the new stuff in the Argos catalogue. I was on 'vacation' when it (...) (24 years ago, 13-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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