K’Nex Firestorm Freefall Coaster
August 18, 2014 - Comment
Firestorm Freefall Coaster 2.83′ for ages 9+ requires 2 AA batteries not included. Product Features Stands over 2.5′ in height upon building completion. 674-piece set includes exclusive motorized chain lift, hanging coaster car and more than 18′ of track. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Completed K’NEX roller coaster track sends carts looping and diving.
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Very Cool “Toy” I put this together with my 5 year old son. I did most of the work, but he was able to help out quite a bit. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, and there were no missing pieces. After setting it up it worked well for a few runs but then stopped being able to make the loop. After putting a little WD-40 on the wheels it worked like a champ again. Below are just few tips/notes about this product.1) 669/674 pieces are made in the USA.2) It takes about 4-6 hours to put together, depending on how much your little one helps out.3) Once you it is put together, an adult can easily lift it and move it from one place to another.4) Spray WD-40 on the wheels of the cart before putting it on the track.5) It you’ve sprayed it and it’s still not making it all the way around, check all of the connections (or as many as you can).6) If you mess up when putting a piece together they come apart easy enough, so it’s not…
fun model coaster This new coaster by K’nex is fun to build. It will take some amount of time but the instructions are pretty simple to follow. Each process is explained visually and some text is inserted to help with build. Take your time and it will be a fun experience to make. Box says for children 9 years and older and I agree. If your child already has some putting things together like simple models (level 2) and the more complex Lego systems they will be able to handle the task. The most difficult time I had while building was the last part of placing the chain lift that pulls up the coaster car. Some text assistance might of help since the visual is a little hard to see on the instructions. Basically the chain should flow freely with no obstructions blocking its path. Run the pulley system with chain first before placing car on track system. The end result is a fun and neat model coaster toy. It looks a little flimsy in that the plastic parts are small and thin, but after several runs it held up…