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Re: 8448 worth it?
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Sat, 3 Aug 2002 05:18:57 GMT
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Thanks Luke, you really helped the decision-making process on my side. You
sound like you know what's going on so I'll keep an eye out for the
8448....but only if it's less than $75 =D
Before you mentioned it I had already researched the 8480 shuttle. Seems
like a must-have for a technic nut like me. Unfortunately I can't seem to
find a reasonable price for it anywhere! (I've been looking on ebay and
bricklink for months as well as discontinued lego sites). I've got a MISB
Off-roader which I'd be willing to trade for a shuttle but you can get one
cheap now at shop@home so I'll hang on to it.
By the way, do you know anything about that 8458 silver champion? I've heard
it's just some looks. I was only granted a glance at one in the Downtown
Disney lego center -- looked pretty big. $170 seems a bit pricey for a 1400
piece count model, 200 of which are friction pins.
Thanks!!
Jake
In lugnet.technic, Luke Ma writes:
> Jake,
> Well...I do own the 8448 and 8466 and I've put an RCX and motors on the
> 8448 so here's my take on it:
> I came out of the dark ages through the 8448 (much as you have with the
> 8466) So there's a special place for it in my heart :) I bought the 8448
> with something in mind: I was working on a project to test out a Mindstorms
> compass sensor. The concept was to motorize the 8448, remote control it
> with a second brick, and then upon reaching its destination, the 8448 would
> be able to navigate itself between home and destination... Anyway, after
> many minute modifications, I managed to get 4 motors into the 8448. One for
> steering, 3 for driving. The thing traveled at a scaled speed of about 15
> mph I think (in other words, something like 1.5 mile per hour in real life).
> One motor also had barely enough power to steer unless you gear it down like
> lego does...but then steering is really slow. So in the end, I had to build
> a more robotic vehicle to test out the sensor...car-type vehicles would not
> work, and especially not the 8448.
> So my conclusion is that like many of the big technic sets, they work
> and they demonstrate how mechanics are supposed to work...but just add up
> all the friction between the gears, transmission, the v8, the tires...it's
> not too much fun as an RC-type toy. For $100 though, I would definitely get
> it (supposedly S@H has a limited supply available again...for $130 I would
> assume). In my mind, even $130 is probably worth it but I'm sentimental.
> The only real difference between the 8466 and 8448 is the style. 8466
> is a big truck and 8448 is a car. 8466 uses mostly rounded beams while 8448
> uses a few more normal technic bricks. 8466 has more styling panels (I
> think) but 8448 doesn't lag too far behind. I think that if you have the
> 8466, you might want to spend a chunk of money on something else that's a
> bit further from what you already have (maybe an 8480...). There's no
> denying though that the 8448 is cool. Building it might be a bit less
> satisfying if you've had the 8466 experience already but it's still a joy to
> build...plus, if you're into the whole customization thing, there are a good
> number of alternate models. Just don't expect to be impressed by any of the
> mechanics, because the 8466 pretty much has it all and more (more
> differentials, the 4x4 special elements, better shocks, and really friggin'
> big and cool tires).
> Anyway, enough of my rant...hope this helps a little.
> Sonic
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> "Jake Rentar" <B2FUTR2@aol.com> wrote in message
> news:H08yL2.Guw@lugnet.com...
> > Hey guys,
> >
> > I've got 8880 and 8466...both at a bargain. IMHO, 8466 is the better
> > of the two but I still appreciate the engineering that went into the 8880.
> > 8466 seems to have most of the features of the 8448, but I can't seem to
> > motorize that 4x4 and I really wanted to use my RCX for something like • that.
> >
> > My question: Is the 8448 worth it...?
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> > For $200?
> > For $170?
> > For $130?
> > For $100?
> > For $75?
> > Or should I try to get it at a garage sale?
> >
> > If you do own a few big technic cars (including 8448) I'd very much
> > appreciate your opinion!
> >
> > Thanks!!
> > Jake
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| Jake, No prob. Glad I coule help. You're probably not going to find the 8448 for $75 though...but here's to hoping that you do. I don't have the silver champion but I've read quite a bit about it and checked the inventory and all that. Your view of (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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| | Re: 8448 worth it?
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| Jake, Well...I do own the 8448 and 8466 and I've put an RCX and motors on the 8448 so here's my take on it: I came out of the dark ages through the 8448 (much as you have with the 8466) So there's a special place for it in my heart :) I bought the (...) (22 years ago, 3-Aug-02, to lugnet.technic)
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