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    [Technic Review] 9398 4x4 Crawler

    Postby BrickWild » Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:14 pm

    It's been a while folks, because I've got something big that I've been waiting for since the very beginning of this year! And it's...

    Wait for it!...
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    The new Technic 9398 4x4 Crawler! :-D
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    First, let's lift the flap and show what features it has!
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    The tyres & wheels don't come in any plastic bags, so they can be assembled first!
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    A glance at the two large motors, servo motor & new, improved IR receiver!
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    The instructions recommend you to use it indoors as weather conditions can eventually cause damage to the electrical parts!
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    Supplementary instructions on how to address steering problems!
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    First, the centre chassis progresses...
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    Now for the front axle,
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    And the rear axle.
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    Both axles installed, with tyre for support!
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    More beams to chassis for sturdiness.
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    Large motors installed.
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    Now for some testing.
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    Shock absorbers & more parts added.
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    IR receiver, panels, wheels, etc installed.
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    Top body about to be installed...
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    ...mounted on hinges & support stays.
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    Lowering it down.
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    Now for the final step, the roof lights...
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    ...which easily slots into place in front of the receiver!
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    Completed! All it needs is the decals!
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    Now for a side-by-side comparison with 8110 Unimog!
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    Wheels swapped over!
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    Now for the final score of this set:
    Playability: 5/5
    Functions: 4/5
    Fun Factor: 5/5
    Elements: 1327
    Length: 38cm
    Build time: approx. 3+1/2 hours
    Price: $289 AUD (Myer)

    And that's all folks! ;-)
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    Re: [Technic Review] 9398 4x4 Crawler

    Postby tensor » Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:35 am

    Nice pictures. Would it be possible for you to post some videos (or links to) showing it in action? I'd like to know how this thing moves/crawls/climbs.
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