{"product_id":"tam70271","title":"Tamiya Walking \u0026 Swimming Penguin – Educational Construction Series Amphibious Motorized Kit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tamiya Walking \u0026amp; Swimming Penguin is an amphibious motorized model kit from the Educational Construction Series. It recreates the motion of a penguin both on land and in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA link mechanism turns the rotation of the included submarine motor into leg and flipper movement. On land, the penguin stands on three wheels (one on each leg and one at the center of the lower abdomen) and moves forward by swinging its body. In water, it swims with its flippers while a float at the neck keeps its head above the surface. You can adjust its direction on land and in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmphibious: walks on land and swims in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink mechanism drives the legs and flippers from one submarine motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-wheel stance on land, with the body swinging forward like a waddling penguin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck float keeps the head above water while swimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable direction on land and in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts can be painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne motor powers both land and water movement, so there is no switching between modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe exposed link mechanism shows how rotary motion becomes reciprocating motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable direction lets you steer it around a bath, pool or table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an assembly kit, not a radio-controlled model; it runs by itself once switched on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as a STEM and mechanical learning project; younger builders should work with an adult\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse on flat, smooth surfaces and in calm water such as a bath or small pool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the model and remove the battery after running it in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts can be painted before or after assembly for a custom finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem No.: 70271\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Educational Construction Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Amphibious walking and swimming motorized kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: Submarine motor (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 1 AAA battery (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: Link mechanism driving legs, wheels and flippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Walking \u0026amp; Swimming Penguin plastic parts set (unassembled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Submarine motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeeded to Complete\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) AAA battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic tools such as side cutters, hobby knife and Phillips screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamiya Educational Construction kit of a penguin that walks and swims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubmarine motor and link mechanism drive the legs and flippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree wheels for walking and a neck float for swimming, with adjustable direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns on one AAA battery (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52034317648178,"sku":"TAM70271","price":22.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/9980\/2927\/files\/tam70271.jpg?v=1790022541","url":"https:\/\/rchopupparts.com\/products\/tam70271","provider":"RC Hop Up Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}