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Yep. The 8880 is a truly awesome set. I just wish I could find some replacement parts to fix mine : ( Whatever you do, don't let those ultra-rare suspension parts out of your sight ! The only way to get more is to buy another supercar, since parting (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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(...) lock (...) Well just about. Technically both the "sleeve" and the "ball" make up a CV joint. The CV's on a car are a little more complicated but work pretty much the same way as the LEGO(R) ones. BTW, CV stands for constant velocity. (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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| | 8002 Droid Amendment book, here's how to keep your head on :)
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There was a discussion about a month ago on addendums to the 8002 Droid instruction book. I got a second copy of 8002 Droid today, and inside I found an amendment book. It is Part # 4131258. On the cover is labeled "Amendment sheets for improved (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic, lugnet.starwars)
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"Gaurav Thakur" <cp5670@supermail.com> wrote in message news:G7C2vx.M7v@lugnet.com... (...) hasn't (...) to (...) Although (...) of (...) Here! Here! I certainly would love to see a revival of something like the 8862 Backhoe. I would like to add (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) The 8880 is definitely one of the great sets, apart from the chain. I agree that the chain slips (quite often I find) but my main objection to the chain is simply my feeling that it should not be there at all. How many cars really have a chain (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah, the Mindstorms computers are probably superior to the Code pilot, but I really like the the mechanical systems used here. It has some very nice gear trains and it's pretty neat how they made the claw open/close and the arm move up/down (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Here are some of the vechicles I would like to see in technic: tanker truck (petrol tanker perhaps) cherrypicker another bulldozer (when was the last one?) dump truck grader steam roller wrecking ball ute/pickup truck one of those quad things (...) (25 years ago, 20-Jan-00, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) machinery that hasn't come out as a Lego Technic set is the grader. Although I wouldn't mind seeing another crane/claw type vehicle either. These type of models are some of my favorites... (25 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Yeah I also like this model. The only probably I had with the drivetrain is that it's hard to motorize, but other than that it is quite innovative. And yeah, this set comes with tons of beams (I think the only set that might rival it in beam (...) (25 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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(...) machinery that hasn't come out as a Lego Technic set is the grader. Although I wouldn't mind seeing another crane/claw type vehicle either. These type of models are some of my favorites... (25 years ago, 18-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) Duq: Too much crane Already! Sets: 1) 955 2) 8854 3) 8868 4) 8443 (?) 5) 8460 Don't you think it's enough? I think so. (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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(...) I agree - to a point. I was disappointed with the chain drive to the engine, as it occasionally slips, though this can be reduced. The main thing that disappointed me was the steering geometry. Because the racks are psitioned relatively high, (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.loc.au, lugnet.reviews, lugnet.technic)
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I think it's time for TLC to do a mobile crane with a 3-piece boom. I've been at it for a few weeks now (okay, I'm quite ambitious: I want the boom to get 1meter high) and it's hard to get it all right. Anyway, this would be the functions (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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It would be nice, i wonder what the 8455 will be, has anybody hear the rumrors in loc.au? that there may be a Technic Jet fighter come into the series? I have seen this motor grader before somewhere , did it come from a 850/950 manual or on the box? (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Ah I would be able to watch it, Work gets in the way :-) Was it good? Any Fighting? I will have to wait until Saturdays's CITV - Ant 'n' Dec show :-) Thanks -- Michael - - - Please reply on medwards@ukonline.co.uk Lugnet Member# 151 - - - - - - - - (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Hello Lego Technic fans. Since the 1997 front end loader (8459), lego hasn't offered a large construction technic set. I think it would be a good idea to make a motor grader: 1) Pneumatic blade control 2) 4 or all wheels drive 3) powerfull engine 4) (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic)
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Well for landing gear I really like Karim's design on his orion. I havn't tried making it yet but I probally will sometime. Orion: (URL) You coule also try the patented Mark Sandlin Click Hinge Landing Gear Method (TM). Make sure you put some (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.space, lugnet.technic)
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Cool! That's an impressive machine! I was actually thinking about using 2x2 8t gears, but I don't have the room in my model (And I've run out of racks too). Encouraging anyway, I'll do some testing this weekend (and probably post a picture of the (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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I've written up a better description of my clock on my web page at: (URL) has an avi of the striker in action, but the actual version in the clock is much improved. In the avi it rings like Bingdingdingding!, and in Clock #2 it rings like (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.technic) !
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My model (link below) uses elevators with a double rack and double drive axles (four z8 pinions). I have tested it with a payload of 36lbs (more than enough for a complete scale-size Saturn V). By my calculations, thats 40N per elevator. The rubber (...) (25 years ago, 17-Jan-01, to lugnet.build, lugnet.technic)
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