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General => Report & Review => Topic started by: playmofire on February 16, 2007, 15:21:09

Title: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: playmofire on February 16, 2007, 15:21:09
I another thread, Outback raised a question on this item, so it seemed a good idea to kill two birds with one stone and answer his question and do a review.  The box isn't readily available, and nor is the figure which comes with the drill, I'm afraid, but the Playmofriends anniversary figure kindly offered to stand in as a size guide.

The new pneumatic drill is appreciably smaller than the earlier version, but then that reflects real life.  The first four shots show the new and the old drills together.

Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: playmofire on February 16, 2007, 15:27:59
Now the new version by itself.

There is stowage for the drill and it's tubing on the chassis and the new-style Playmobil construction logo on the side. 

The drill is a new version with two handles rather than one as with the earlier version.  The white tubing is now replaced by fine plastic "wire" with a small sphere at each end to locate it in the trailer mechanicals.

The rear is very simple with the warning triangles printed on and the number plate a sticker added after purchase.
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: playmofire on February 16, 2007, 15:38:23
Now to the bit that interests Outback, the insides and trailer itself.

The trailer cover tilts up clear of the mechanicals inside, although you need to remove the drill from its place to do this.  The mechanicals are a basic engine and compressor shape with little detailing, as might be expected as they'll rarely be seen, plus what ca be seen at the front of the trailer when the cover is down.

The rearmost part of the mechanicals can be unclipped and removed, but the part that juts out through the cover is cast as part of the trailer (In suspect that this will be a source of disappointment or frustration for Outback).

This isn't one of the leading edge Playmobil productions, but it is a good example of what you might call good basic Playmobil in that it gets across the look and feel of a pneumatic drill unit simply and effectively and with good quality and offers plenty of play value.

So that's it folks; hope you found it interesting/useful.
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: Outback on February 16, 2007, 15:55:08
Hey Gordon, Thanks! Great review, and with the pictures answered all my questions.

I think I can work with the piece that's not removable. Next time I'm in the city for Playmo, I'm going to get this one and begin my first custom project of the year.

Now, can you do the same for the older one? lol, or at least show me the insides of it and how it works? It sure is quite a bit larger than the current offering. Unbelievable!

D

Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: playmofire on February 16, 2007, 16:02:18
Hey Gordon, Thanks! Great review, and with the pictures answered all my questions.

I think I can work with the piece that's not removable. Next time I'm in the city for Playmo, I'm going to get this one and begin my first custom project of the year.

Now, can you do the same for the older one? lol, or at least show me the insides of it and how it works? It sure is quite a bit larger than the current offering. Unbelievable!

D
Thanks for your comments, Dunc, and glad to help.

The pneumatic drill is no longer current, but hopefully you won't have any problems finding one.  If you do, let me know and I can try over here.

I'll do some more photos of the old version over the weekend and email you them as it probably isn't of general interest.
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: Outback on February 16, 2007, 16:21:25
OK thanks Gordon. Much appreciated.
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: Tiermann on February 16, 2007, 22:21:11
Gordon - it's Playmobil, of course it is of interest.
Nice review.
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: Sylvia on February 18, 2007, 12:33:38
I'm not a big enthusiast of this particular theme, but I still enjoyed your review very much. Thanks for the time and trouble you have taken on this, Gordon. :)

It's interesting to see how certain items evolve and the small details which change or get improved. :)

And it's also really nice to see one of the PF mascots getting a little workout again. :yup:

Hmmm.... I think perhaps we should give those 2 klickies first names.... how about Maureen (for the female version, of course!) and William? :hmm:

Mo and Bill, for short? ;D

:0*quickly ducks for cover*
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: Outback on February 18, 2007, 16:13:52
Mo and Bill, for short? ;D

:0*quickly ducks for cover*

That's just bad Sylvia.  :hmm: ::)   

You better duck for cover lololol.  ;)
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: Little Jo on February 18, 2007, 17:03:37
I like Maureen and William, hm ... or maybe we should take Pete and Maureen, so you can appreviate them as P&M or just PM  ;D -- or what about Pauline and Frederic respectively the other way round Paul & Florence (for P&F or just PF ;))

BTW, has these figures introduces somewhere on the board on a "sticky place"?

Oh, and just to stay on topic: great review, Gordon. I really like the "new" way you're making those little photo review stories.  :D
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: playmofire on February 18, 2007, 17:58:45
Thanks for the kind comments, folks, and I'm glad you found the review interesting.  I'm afraid the joke about the names Maureen and Bill for the PF figures passed me by entirely but then I lead a sheltered life.

In response to Tim's expressed interest in the old pneumatic drill (is he planning a page on his website on the Playmobil genus pneumaticus drillus as well as the animals?), I'm posting the detail pics of the old drill, too.

First, a view with our scale guide showing the front view.  Note the two sets of "grips" for storing tools etc.

Then, a view showing the rear of the unit and the top open.

A closer view of the interior with the drill and hose stored inside.

Lastly, the drill itself.  I can remember, just, these one handled drills being used in street repair.  I think originally equipment like this was used in mines and so only a single handle was need as it was being used in a horizontal or semi-horizontal position and when they started being used above ground the same drill was used at first.  I suppose once it was discovered that in this use the drill was usually used vertically (or nearly so) the second handle was added for more efficient operation.
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: playmofire on February 18, 2007, 18:04:31
Next, a view of the trailer and mechanicals after removing the top cover, and then another view of it from the other side, followed by the bare chassis of the trailer.

Lastly, maybe there's a custom there.
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: Outback on February 18, 2007, 18:08:06
Thanks for that Gordon. I am going to have to try to find one of those also. I actually like it better than the newer version. But will try to modify the newer one for my purposes (or change the purpose to something more suited to a smaller trailer). The older one seems more versatile for customising.

Good idea for a custom too.
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: Tiermann on February 18, 2007, 20:27:41
Thanks Gordon, I agree the older version has more custom possibilities. I may have to pick one or two up. I don't know if they have them where you live, but around here there are trailers with typically a round tank on them that are used for doing large scale barbecue work. A number of roadside stands have them around here. The lid on this one reminds me of that somehow - so I could see it converted to a BBQ trailer, perhaps for the zoo or a carnival.
Title: Re: 3270 pneumatic drill
Post by: Outback on February 18, 2007, 20:38:08
...large scale barbecue work. A number of roadside stands have them around here. The lid on this one reminds me of that somehow - so I could see it converted to a BBQ trailer, ....

Ha ha lol that's what I was going to make out of it.   ;D

Well, one idea anyway.