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Re: 8480 Shuttle not locking rear wheels
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lugnet.technic
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Sun, 22 Sep 2002 09:04:20 GMT
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No, this is not normal. I think you need to check the instructions again. My
space shuttle worked without problems.
Obviously I didn't need modifications.
I don't know how I'm gonna feel in a few years time, but at 32 I've no
problems being a Lego addict.
Tip: call it building instead of playing, sounds much better....
Duq
"Frederic SIVA" <frederic.siva@wanadoo.be> wrote in message
news:H2tzB8.7Ez@lugnet.com...
> I recently bought a brand new&sealed 8480 set hidden behind many boxes in • a
> shop !
> 120 EUR = cheap knowing that the set includes many electrical parts • (motor,
> micro-motor, 2 polarity switches, 1 battery box).
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> But, after the complete assembly, I could not get the retractable wheels • to
> work nicely: only the front wheel locks perfectly both up and down. The
> rear wheels only move up and down, but do not lock in the down position,
> which means that once put on the ground, the weight of the shuttle just
> forces the rear wheel to fold.
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> Questions:
> - Is this normal ?
> - Did you make any modification to get a proper rear wheels locking ?
>
> Greeting from Belgium,
> Frédéric SIVA.
>
> PS: do you also feel guilty to play Technics at 35 years old ?
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