Expensive, one dimensional truck.
Posted by
lachlan24
in Australia
on
04 August 2009
After deliberating for a while i decided to finally buy this set. At AU$115 it isn't cheap for 575 pieces, probably because of the motor.
Building took under 2 hours, it was easy and straight forward. The model comes in four main bags, which are assembled and connected.
The models primary function of tipping the tray works very well, and it is quick and easy. However, if you do not turn the motor off in time, it causes the linear actuator's internal clutch to slip, making a horrible grinding noise. The only other decent function is the steering, which works well as long as the model is moving.
There is independent suspension for the rear wheels, and it works fairly well.
The bonnet also can be manually raised to reveal the 'engine', which consists of two ugly bionicle pieces. I assume they are supposed to look like something that would be found on a real engine.....
Visually, the model looks good and has some nice details. Examples would be the mirrors, dashboard and front bumper.
Pros:
Contains a motor!
Another linear actuator (LEGO are really pushing these!)
Good tipping function
Nice wheels
Proper gears for the steering (nothing like the steering system on the telescopic handler!)
New large plate pieces
Cons:
Price
Bionicle engine
Needs a better clutch
A technic set without gears? Almost!
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