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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 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 Jan 13, 2005 | 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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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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i have one of thos, its still dismanteled though
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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I have one too thats still not assembled. Don't buy one. Quality really sucks.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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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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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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There are at least two different types...I have both but haven't assembled them yet.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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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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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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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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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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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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