[Technic Review] 9398 4x4 Crawler

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[Technic Review] 9398 4x4 Crawler

Post by 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

Post by 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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