The smallest of the original sets was the 948 Go Cart. This set has a one cylinder engine with a 2x2 square piston. It had a sticker with a large number 9. The 952 Farm Tractor was a very solidly built model with instructions for a variety of farm implements as accessories. The Sky Copter was surely one of the most exciting sets. It had a very sophisticated steering mechanism for the rotor blades. The largest set was the 956 Auto Chassis. This was a massive vehicle with a four cylinder engine. Primitive by today's standards, there was no differential and no suspension system. However it did have adjustable seats and a folding armrest!
1978 Catalog Cover featuring the Sky Copter
948 Go Cart (854 in Europe)
952 Farm Tractor (851 in Europe)
954 Sky Copter (852 in Europe)
956 Auto Chassis (853 in Europe)
In 1979 three additional sets were released.
The smallest new set was the 950 Fork Lift with a simple geared lift mechanism.
The 951 Bulldozer set was one of the most realistic appearing Technic sets
of all time. It had crawler treads and a double action control for the scoop.
The largest of the new sets was the 955 Mobile Crane. This set was very solidly
built with a very large brick count for a model of this size. The crane
operation was very smooth.
950 Fork Lift (850 in Europe)
951 Bulldozer (856 in Europe)
955 Mobile Crane (855 in Europe)
Joe Lauher - SUNY Stony Brook
