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Re: mini treads
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Date: 
Sat, 8 Jan 2000 14:07:50 GMT
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Can you use a different hub with those treads?

Build On!

John Matthews

Chris Magno <cmagno@home.com> wrote in message
news:387567A4.D037B46F@home.com...
> I just bought a 6573 Arctic Expedition.
> 
> its a new theme with lego.  What got a gear head like me interested in a
> non-technic set was the new "mini-tread"
> 
> A pic of the set is here:
> 
> http://www.lugnet.com/pause/search/?query=6573
> 
> To my great disappointment I discovered that the wheel does not have a
> cross axle hole.  This wheel only accepts a connector pin. and the wheel
> spins freely on this pin.  Which is fine if you want to play with the
> model but lousy if you want to move the treads with a micro motor.
> 
> I would like to know if any one has found a way to attach an axle to
> this type of wheel?  is there a gear, or pulley that snaps into this
> that will allow me to attach an axle?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> 
> Chris
> Lego Walker now @
> www.members.home.net/cmagno/technics/index.htm



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(...) I haven't found one that works well. They're a new size. It seems like a really silly decision! (27 years ago, 8-Jan-00, to lugnet.technic)

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I just bought a 6573 Arctic Expedition. its a new theme with lego. What got a gear head like me interested in a non-technic set was the new "mini-tread" A pic of the set is here: (URL) my great disappointment I discovered that the wheel does not (...) (27 years ago, 7-Jan-00, to lugnet.technic)

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