Pictorial Review: 8218 Trike Tourer

[Lost_In_Noise]

This set was introduced in 1998 as part of the microtechnic line. It contains 70 parts, and is the largest set in the series. It features a 1-cylinder engine and working steering.

The rear axle is the first to be constructed.

Engine cylinder at step 4

Back end finished.

Driveshaft added. This model uses only rear-wheel drive with one of the tires, same as the 8048

The seat consists of thin liftarms:

The rear mudguards are made of flex axles.

Front fork is assembled. Note that the front wheel is not attached in any way. It just rests inside the toggle joints.

Finished. It looks like a real trike. Too bad I don't have the 8857

[Plastic Nurak]

I think if I went buy one of the Microtechnic sets, I'd buy this one for two main reasons:

a - the biggest and the more "complex"

b - historic one: the first set over 70 pieces entirely studless.

[legolijntje]

Nice review

I think this one looks the best compared to all the other micro sets you've reviewed; it's the most realistic.

BTW: I've added all links to your reviews at Brickset

[Ferrik]

Excellent review. I have to say that this trike looks very similar to set 8236.

[Lost_In_Noise]

Excellent review. I have to say that this trike looks very similar to set 8236.

Thanks. Yes, it almost looks the same. I don't have this to compare to though. I wan't even aware of this set until now.