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Old 01-13-05, 12:16 PM
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rotary working model

hey not sure if this is lounge material but I figure you other 1st gen guys would like it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...946983765&rd=1

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Old 01-13-05, 12:37 PM
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I bought one of those for 20 bucks its was cool until it fell off the table.
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i have one of thos, its still dismanteled though
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I have one too thats still not assembled. Don't buy one. Quality really sucks.
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mine did not like to turn over and it was a pain to assemble very poooooooorrr quality.

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There are at least two different types...I have both but haven't assembled them yet.
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Originally Posted by shetlen
mine did not like to turn over and it was a pain to assemble very poooooooorrr quality.
Mine too. The gear just sits there while the electic motor turns. It wont Wankel.
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ohh wow really? I just got one from my cousin for my birthday, it wankels quite nicely with some model grease! nice and smooth it goes... round and round.... mmm... yes.. no pissed ones.. round and round.. love it.. Its like a night light
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I've got one about half assembled. Be warned these kits take some finagling like most late 70s early 80s model kits. Kinda cool to most of us. Really cool if you like to model.




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