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Subject: 
Re: 8480 Shuttle not locking rear wheels
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lugnet.technic
Date: 
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).
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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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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). But, after the complete assembly, I (...) (24 years ago, 22-Sep-02, to lugnet.technic)

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