Re: Technic Backhoe 8455 (and Front-end Loader 8453)

Thanks for the review of recent Technic sets.

"Neb Okla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Well, I owned quite a few Pneumatic sets, and this one really takes the
> cake.  All of the hydraulic cylinders I've noticed on real backhoes are
> represented on this model.  I'm not sure if the control set-up is
accurate,
> and in my experience it is best to operate only one piston at a time, it's
> the most elaborate Technic set I have ever built.
>
> For those of you that do not have the $100 or so to spend on the Backhoe,
I
> also highly recommend the 8453 front-end loader.  It's just a bit larger
> than my 1986 Town favorite 6658 but with excellent use of Technic parts
for
> steering and raising the bucket.  My only complaint is that the bucket
must
> be dumped by hand - but this does not detract from the greatness of the
set.
>
> And to think some people have said that Technic was dead!  Two of my
> favorite Technic sets ever - or even Lego sets ever - came out this year.
> It appears that Technic was only sleeping. ;)
>
>
> "John Eric Voltin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > I would love to get the Backhoe.  Apparently, you recommend that set.  I
> > will keep that in mind next time I place an order.
> >
> >  - John Eric
> >
> > "Neb Okla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > > I already have the Backhoe.  That's all that matters. ;)
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