- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 411
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8862
- Set Parts: 671
- Set Price: 179.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Set 8862 was released in 1989 as one of the most complex sets to date, and remains one of my favorite Technic sets of all time. The list of features is simply remarkable, with 4 input cranks and 3 pneumatic switches. It uses the new pneumatic system with 3 actuators to power the backhoe boom, jib, and scoop. The backhoe also slews via a gear system. The vehicle has rack and pinion steering and deployable rear outriggers. Finally, the loader can be lifted and dumped via worm driven gear systems.
This set is fairly difficult to find if you should wish to buy one, and sells for a premium. The alternate model combine is almost as good as the primary model. Depending on which year you obtain, there are two different pneumatic versions. The newer set has black caps on the pneumatics, while the older set (pictured) has yellow caps. This is the only set to have the large Technic wheels in yellow.
There has only ever been one other backhoe which is at least as complicated, if not more so.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 390
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8854
- Set Parts: 518
- Set Price: 134.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Set 8854, released in 1989, is one of the best examples of high function density: lots of functionality packed into a small package. This mid size mobile crane features rack and pinion steering, outriggers, a slewing turntable, pneumatics, a luffing and telescoping boom, and a cable hoist.
This is the first Technic model to feature the metal hook. Despite its relatively small size, it is every bit as capable as the next couple of much larger cranes which would follow, and remains one of my favorite Technic models. Besides it has some resemblance with the German Unimog brand utility vehicles like the set 8848 - Power Truck, though that set had way less technical functions.
- Details
- Category: Sets
- Hits: 358
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8835
- Set Parts: 240
- Set Price: 49.95
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Set 8835 was released in 1989 as the 3rd Technic forklift. This forklift features rear wheel steering as well as forks which raise, lower, and tilt. Raising and lowering is accomplished via a worm driven chain.
This model is similar in appearance and function to 8843 except that the fork mechanism is gear driven rather than pneumatic. It is also the first of only a few models to use the new specialized fork parts. This model has a problem with the forks jamming while being driven up or down. The parts which react the cantilever moment are very small and tend to get stuck, requiring them to be manually straightened before the movement can continue.
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 370
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8054
- Set Parts: 196
- Set Price: 99.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Set 8054 was released in 1989 as the last set to use the 4.5V motor. It includes full instructions for 4 models.
The models in this universal set cover a wide variety of subjects and, interestingly, only one of them has steering. Two of the models are actually driven (locomoted) by the motor. In the helicopter, the motor drives the rotor and in the crane, the motor lifts the sheave.
This set would be available for only one year because the introduction of the new 9V motor made it obsolete. Due to this fact, it is one of the more difficult Technic models to acquire. In my early days of collecting Technic, I inadvertantly acquired this set in a large lot I bought and then sold it because it wasn't on my list. By the time I decided I wanted it, it took me another year to find one.
I find the Crane the most interesting, and it is the model I chose to keep assembled for my display of this set.
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 383
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8044
- Set Parts: 199
- Set Price: 64.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
The set 8044 was released in 1989 as the first Universal Building Set to incorporate the second generation pneumatic system. It is clearly designed to showcase some of the possibilities of pneumatics. It includes full instructions for 4 models as well as photographs of other possibilities. The set includes one pneumatic actuator, one pump, one switch, and a variety of tubing. An example of every pneumatic part available at the time is included here except the T-fitting.
Several of the models are very similar to the pneumatic models of the previous pneumatic universal set, 8040, including the forklift and the log loader, though they are more elegantly realized in the newer set. The forklift features rear rack and pinion steering and forks which pneumatically raise and lower. The car lift features a small chassis with steering and a pneumatic lift. The log loader features a luffing boom and a pneumatically actuated claw as well as steering. Finally, the tow truck features steering and a pneumatic boom. It is very similar in appearance and function to the truck of set 8034.
I find the Forklift the most interesting, and it is the model I chose to keep assembled for my display of this set.
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 377
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8034
- Set Parts: 187
- Set Price: 47.50
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
Set 8034 was released in 1989. It is somewhat larger than 8024, released the same year, and does not have any special additions like motors or pneumatics. It includes full instructions for 4 models. There are a number of parts left over when any of the models are built.
The models in this universal set cover traditional Technic subjects. Helicopters, cars, and trucks can be found in virtually every universal set. The only innovative function is the 4 wheel steering of the 6 wheeled car. These models are deceptively large given the part count of this set.
I find the Truck the most interesting, and it is the model I chose to keep assembled for my display of this set.
- Details
- Category: Universal Building Set
- Hits: 365
- Set Year: 1989
- Set Number: 8024
- Set Parts: 113
- Set Price: 24.95
- Building Instruction: No
- Currency: Guilders
The small set 8024 was released in 1989 as the smallest Universal Set to date. It includes full instructions for 4 models as well as photographs of several other possibilities. There a number of parts left over when any of the models are built.
The models are quite simple, which is to be expected, and most make use of the new steering components, sometimes in innovative ways. The forklift uses the steering rack in a vertical arrangmenet to lift the forks.
I find the Racer the most interesting, and it is the model I chose to keep assembled for my display of this set.
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