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Re: 8458 Silver Champion is incredible!
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lugnet.technic
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Sun, 13 Aug 2000 15:34:54 GMT
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Huw Millington <hmillington@cix.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Fz71vF.5po@lugnet.com...
> I have just finished making it. It is stunning. It dwarfs last year's • super
> car, at nearly 70cm long.
It's a good thing I made some space in my room for this set!
> 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.
All the better! I like to take my dear sweet time when I build and savor
the moments!
> The front and rear suspension is very cleverly implemented, and is quite
> stiff, unlike 8448 which sinks under its own weight.
Thank goodness for change!
> 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 last thing, are instruction given on how to motorize it or that optional
semi truck model?
Adrian
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| I have just finished making it. It is stunning. It dwarfs last year's super car, at nearly 70cm long. 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 (...) (24 years ago, 12-Aug-00, to lugnet.technic)
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