Tamiya 71106 - Mechanical Turtle - Four Leg Crawling Type  [71106]

4-leg crawling-type Mechanical Turtle Tamiya presents the 4-leg crawling-type Mechanical Turtle as the next Robocraft Series product. Motor rotating power is used in the legs via crank plates to help make the Turtle crawl. Each set of feet (front and rear) are molded as you piece and front leg dish is attached with a ball joint that functions as a fulcrum to realistically imitate turtle crawling. Thighs and human anatomy on which the gearbox is mounted use transparent-colored components, providing the turtle a funky look. Reverse switch can be transparent, giving you a peek at the turtle's interior mechanisms. Assembly really is easy with use of screws and snap-lock parts.

All you have to included Body, legs, motor, gearbox, switch and screws are contained in the kit. Set up really is easy with utilization of screws and snap-lock parts. Cable ends are rubber capped with cut areas pre-marked for effortless wiring.

Turtle crawling movement strikingly rendered the trick of motion resides in front leg dish. This dish is attached with a ball joint that serves as a fulcrum to transform crank plate forward/backward motion to really make the turtle crawl.

Clear type switch Clear switch with green transparent parts add a cool, futuristic appearance. Because of this switch, the turtle can crawl ahead and backward.

Crawling the Turtle Run on flat, smooth areas. Avoid operating over slopes, on bumpy roads or on long-haired carpet.

Basic Requirements

• Total size: 166mm
• Total fat: 95g (w/ out batteries)
• Body product: ABS resin
• Gearbox, engine, reverse switch also included.
• A screwdriver for the installation is provided.
• Needs one R04/AAA/UM4 battery pack (sold individually).
• Constant operating time with Alkaline battery pack, 1 hours.