The 8229 Tread Trekker is a very unusual convertible vehicle, not necessarily based on anything real. The tracked vehicle uses the new rubber tracks and sprockets and includes a Technic figure. They offer good traction but are not connected to any other feature. The upper part of the vehicle detaches from the base and becomes what appears to be a boat. Though the set is unique, this Lego technic set is pretty simple and offers limited functionality but a good selection of the new parts. Plus another Technic minifig!!
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Modular |
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The tracked base unit can be separated from the watercraft using a small ball gear on a 6L stick in the back. The watercraft is placed on the base in a way that the pin can push it to the base and fix them together. |
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Canopy |
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The canopy is constructed from the new angle connectors and can be opened using a knob at the back. A worm gear drives a 24 tooth spur gear in a gearbox 2x4x3 1/3 of size to lift and hold the canopy. With some fantasy you can take the knob of the canopy lifting mechanism as an exhaust pipe. |
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The minifig owner of this vehicle is a common Technic figure, owning 2 other vehicles and appearing in a minifig group (8244, 8225 and 8714). |
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Wheels and Tires |
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This set contains 2 sets of wheels and threads of type:
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Traditional red color with some gray parts. | |
This set uses the new fixed length rubber tracks and sprockets. .
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