A Dragster
1983 US Expert Builder catalog
3 new models were released; a racer, dragster and motorcycle. The 1924 motorcycle was the first Technic promotional set and was available, at least in some places, as a cereal premium. There were no new Technic elements in 1983.
1983 US sets
8847 Dragster:
The Dragster featured rack and pinion steering connected to the steering wheel via cross axles and 2-cylinder engine attached to the rear axle by a spur gear and differential. A chain drive attached to the spur gear spun a cross axle, simulating a cam shaft. The dragster achieved a somewhat realistic appearance by using pulleys for the narrow front wheels and the large Technic tires for the rear. The tapered body, with an interesting blue and white color scheme, was achieved by using hinged bricks. The original steering linkage proved too fragile and later versions had an insert page showing how to rebuild a stronger linkage. Overall an interesting and rather difficult to find model.
The Dragster featured rack and pinion steering connected to the steering wheel via cross axles and 2-cylinder engine attached to the rear axle by a spur gear and differential. A chain drive attached to the spur gear spun a cross axle, simulating a cam shaft. The dragster achieved a somewhat realistic appearance by using pulleys for the narrow front wheels and the large Technic tires for the rear. The tapered body, with an interesting blue and white color scheme, was achieved by using hinged bricks. The original steering linkage proved too fragile and later versions had an insert page showing how to rebuild a stronger linkage. Overall an interesting and rather difficult to find model.
1983 introduced three new models, but two of them were available only in the USA. The motorcycle was the smallest set yet and features only steering. The dune buggy features steering and a one cylinder engine. The drag racer, unique among Technic sets, features a two cylinder engine, rack and pinion steering, and a rear differential.
A couple of new beam colors were introduced as well. The dragster was the first to use white, a color which remains quite rare to this day. Despite the commonality of light gray, it had not been used for beams before but two of them are included in the dragster.
A couple of new beam colors were introduced as well. The dragster was the first to use white, a color which remains quite rare to this day. Despite the commonality of light gray, it had not been used for beams before but two of them are included in the dragster.
Parts:
Pulley Tire
The only new part for this year was a tire tread which fit the small pulley. This was rarely used as a tire, but was used as a steering wheel occasionally.
Beams
This year also introduced the first white and light gray beams in 16L and 2L, respectively.
The only new part for this year was a tire tread which fit the small pulley. This was rarely used as a tire, but was used as a steering wheel occasionally.
Beams
This year also introduced the first white and light gray beams in 16L and 2L, respectively.
By Isodomus and Technicopedia